Kempe Leads Kings Into 1st Place With 8–2 Win Over Flames

Kempe Leads Kings Into 1st Place With 8–2 Win Over Flames
Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe celebrates after scoring against the Calgary Flames during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles on March 20, 2023. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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LOS ANGELES—Drew Doughty and Viktor Arvidsson scored in Los Angeles’ four-goal first period, Adrian Kempe had two goals and an assist, and the Kings cruised into a first-place tie in the Pacific Division with an 8–2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night, March 20.

Carl Grundstrom had two goals and Gabriel Vilardi and Mikey Anderson also scored for the Kings, who pulled even with Vegas atop the division by extending their points streak to 10 games (8–0–2) with their second eight-goal outburst of the season. The Kings have earned a point in every game in March, putting themselves in contention for just the second division title for a franchise with two Stanley Cup championships.