Kings Outduel Panthers

     The Florida Panthers fell to the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 at Cypto.com Arena on Wednesday night. It was the second contest of a four-game west coast road swing for the Panthers. The Kings are now 7-0-1 in their last eight games against the Cats. 

     Both teams were held scoreless in the first period. The Panthers were unable to chalk up a shot on goal until 15 minutes into the contest. 

     Florida(28-18-3) got in front 1-0 on the power play at the 7:27 mark in the second period. Mackie Samoskevich took a shot from the blue line that bounced off the end wall. Anton Lundell pushed a square pass from the right side of the crease and Evan Rodrigues backhanded the puck into the cage from the left side of the crease.

     Los Angeles(26-14-5) evened it up 1-1 at 6:41 of the third period. Samuel Helenius collected his first career goal on a forehand shot from the edge of the crease. 

     The Kings took a 2-1 lead with 6:48 remaining in the third. Adrian Kempe poked in a shot from the top of the crease for his 24th goal of the season.