Kings Clobber Knights Behind Kevin Fiala’s Hat Trick

Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe (9) skates against Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) during the first period at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Jan. 7, 2023. Stephen R. Sylvanie/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

Kevin Fiala scored his second career hat trick for the visiting Los Angeles Kings in a 5–1 win against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night, Jan. 7.

Matt Roy and Viktor Arvidsson also scored, Gabriel Vilardi had three assists and Pheonix Copley made 19 saves for the Kings, who beat Vegas for the second time in 11 days. Blake Lizotte added two helpers.