The Kings' Trevor Moore scored in the third period and again in the shootout, securing a 5-4 win over the Blues at Enterprise Center. Moore, returning after an upper-body injury, expressed relief and gratitude for his first goal in 11 games. The Kings, led by Moore and Alex Laferriere, snapped a four-game losing streak with their second consecutive win. Los Angeles coach Jim Hiller praised the team's resilience after a disappointing second period. Adrian Kempe also contributed in the shootout, while Dalibor Dvorsky's goal for the Blues in the third round kept the shootout alive. Jordan Kyrou's two goals for St. Louis couldn't prevent a four-game losing streak, including a 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars on Friday. The Blues' Joel Hofer made 24 saves, while Darcy Kuemper's 25 saves were crucial for the Kings' victory. The game saw a thrilling comeback by the Blues, who rallied for three goals in 5:56 to take a 3-2 lead. However, the Kings' Taylor Ward and Brian Dumoulin provided an early lead, with Ward's goal at 4:31 and Dumoulin's first of the season at 1:11. The Kings' Moore scored his 100th NHL goal at 11:34 of the third period, but the Blues' Kyrou tied the game at 17:50. The shootout saw Moore and Kempe score for the Kings, while Dvorsky's goal kept the Blues in the game. The Kings' overtime record improved to 8-13 this season, while the Blues fell to 1-9 in overtime or shootout games. The game's outcome highlighted the Kings' resilience and the Blues' struggles in crucial moments.
