The Los Angeles Kings ended their four-game East Coast road swing with a thrilling finish full of drama. They conquered the Pens, 2-1 on Sunday.
Adrian Kempe was a hero of the third-period game for the Los Angeles Kings. He had scored a short-handed winner that brought the team a win. This was an ultimate victory, which is coming after a troubleful beginning, thus, demonstrating the team’s power and hardworking.
Tey ruined Jagr’s number retirement celebration in Pittsburgh. The Los Angeles Kings have proved they’re able to confront seemingly insurmountable odds and turn them into success, which makes them very promising as the season progresses.
Los Angeles Kings Comeback: Kempe’s Heroics Propel Three Consecutive Wins
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Despite a demoralizing loss against Buffalo previously, the Los Angeles Kings had a chance to throw things into reverse. However, they completely bounced back by securing wins against New Jersey, Boston, and then Pittsburghers. Coach Jim Hiller complimented the outfit for their resilience. Especially in the 3rd period, bringing the team spirit here as in the game against NJDE.
Adrian Kempe was the hero and was the summary of the night. He managed to score the crucial equalizer with less than six minutes remaining and then followed it up with a game winning short-handed goal from a 2 on 1 situation. The Los Angeles Kings delivered on their will to win and earn the two points suggesting that the previous weeks’ defeat may have been part of their transition.
The Penguins, with an entertainment focused match and team’s legendary Jaromir Jagr’s jersey retired, failed to back the game result up in the third period. Crosby’s power-play goal put them in the lead initially. However they couldn’t maintain the pressure after this goal, and missed the opportunity to advance in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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The game was the “Jaromir Jagr Day” in Pittsburgh, with 52-year-old also being present there and the number was retired. 68 jersey, like other legends, be admired in the rafters. That emotional night with the retired jerseys, Jagr’s heartfelt speech, and then No. on the Pens jerseys. Getting 68 jerseys and mullets during warm-ups. Jagr, despite the loss, was a happy occasion as he returned to the city, where he played out 11 of his 24 individual NHL seasons.
The Los Angeles Kings’ successful come-back game against the Pens not only saved their East Coast road trip. However also ended the Pens’ jersey retirement party of Jagr. All rounded solid performance by Kempe and a strong team spirit are indicators of the good turn for the Kings during the rest of the season.
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The Kings, who are riding a three-game winning streak, will play against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. Also, the Penguins aim to get back in the win column when they welcome the Islanders on Tuesday. The help received from Pittsburgh paved the way for the Kings to turn the tide and gain confidence in their future journey.
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