Jets fall to Kings for first road loss of season

Jets Fall to Kings for First Road Loss of Season

Adrian Kempe scored his 200th NHL goal as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Tuesday night. Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves, while Kevin Fiala contributed a late power-play goal, securing the Kings' first home win of the season in six games.

Game Highlights

Kempe scored late in the first period, his sixth goal this season, by finishing Joel Armia’s centering pass near the crease.
This milestone marks Kempe as the ninth player from the 2014 draft class to reach 200 goals after 644 games.
Drew Doughty set a new Los Angeles record for goals by a defenseman with his 162nd goal, an empty-netter scored with 54 seconds left.
Connor Hellebuyck made 23 saves for the Jets, who suffered their first road loss in five games.

Team Changes and Player Achievements

The Kings adjusted their lineup by moving Armia to the top line and reuniting Mikey Anderson with Doughty on the first defensive pair. The strategy paid off immediately, with both players assisting on Kempe’s goal.

Corey Perry played in his 1,400th career game, becoming the 44th player in NHL history to reach this milestone. He joins active players Brent Burns (1,511), Alex Ovechkin (1,503), and Anze Kopitar (1,464) in this elite group.

Kuemper’s strong performance and Fiala’s late goal sealed the Kings' victory at home, marking a significant boost after a challenging start to their home season.

Author's summary: Adrian Kempe and Drew Doughty led the Kings to a 3-0 win over the Jets, delivering key milestones and the team's first home victory this season.

CityNews Winnipeg — 2025-11-05