What Happened
The Los Angeles Kings secured a 6-5 win against the Ottawa Senators thanks to an overtime goal by Quinton Byfield at 3:37 of the extra frame. Los Angeles appeared to be in control after building a 5-1 lead through two periods with goals from Erik Haula, Trevor Moore, Mikey Anderson, Joel Armia, and Artemi Panarin. However, Ottawa staged a major comeback in the third period. Dylan Cozens scored twice, Drake Batherson added a goal, and Shane Pinto tied the game with 1:40 left in regulation while goaltender Samuel Ersson was pulled. Byfield eventually settled the contest in overtime with a snap shot from the high slot assisted by Drew Doughty.
Key Details
- Byfield scored the winner at 3:37 of overtime.
- Drew Doughty earned three assists in the game.
- Brandt Clarke missed the remainder of the match with an upper-body injury.
- Hayden Hodgson received a game misconduct for boarding Clarke.
- Darcy Kuemper stopped 17 shots for the win.