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Kings Edge Blues 2-1 in Overtime, Secure Playoff Spot

4/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Los Angeles Kings defeated the St. Louis Blues 2-1 in overtime, with Trevor Moore of the Los Angeles Kings scoring the winning goal.
The win moves the Kings into the Western Conference's second wild-card spot, one point ahead of the San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators.
Adrian Kempe of the Los Angeles Kings opened the scoring with a power-play goal.
Robert Thomas of the St. Louis Blues equalized late in the third period.

History

Historical Context

The NHL expanded from six to twelve teams in 1967, marking its first expansion since 1942 and ending the Original Six era. This move, driven by fears of competition from the Western Hockey League, included the Los Angeles Kings and led to a significant rise in attendance, with some teams seeing increases of over 50%. The Kings' recent overtime victory against the Blues underscores the league's ongoing competitiveness.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Kings defeated the St. Louis Blues 2-1 in overtime, with Trevor Moore of the Los Angeles Kings scoring the winning goal.
The win moves the Kings into the Western Conference's second wild-card spot, one point ahead of the San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators.
Adrian Kempe of the Los Angeles Kings opened the scoring with a power-play goal.
Robert Thomas of the St. Louis Blues equalized late in the third period.

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