Kempe and the Kings Cruise to a Comfortable 5–1 Win Over the Blues

Los Angeles Kings center Adrian Kempe (R) scores on St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington as defenseman Torey Krug watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles on Nov. 18, 2023. Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo

LOS ANGELES—Adrian Kempe had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the St. Louis Blues 5–1 on Saturday night, Nov. 18.

Quinton Byfield, Blake Lizotte, Pierre-Luc Dubois and Kevin Fiala also scored for the Kings, who have won consecutive home games after winning just one of their first seven. Cam Talbot made 29 saves.