Kempe, Danault Each Score Twice as Kings Roll by Avs 5–2

Los Angeles Kings right wing Viktor Arvidsson, front, collects the puck as Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev, back left, and defenseman Devon Toews protect the net in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on March 9, 2023. David Zalubowski/AP Photo

DENVER—Adrian Kempe and Phillip Danault each scored twice as the Los Angeles Kings beat the Colorado Avalanche 5–2 on Thursday night for their fifth straight win.

Gabriel Vilardi also added a goal and Anze Kopitar had three assists goals for the Kings, who remain tied with Vegas for the top spot in the Western Conference. No team in the West has been hotter than the Kings since the All-Star break, going 10–2–1.