Kings host the Oilers with 1-0 series lead
The Los Angeles Kings host the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series4 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ADRIAN KEMPE #9 - RIGHT WING - LOS ANGELES KINGS
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2.93 S/G
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38 A
2.93 S/G
Racks up three points in Game 1 Kempe had an even-strength goal and two power-play assists in Monday's 6-5 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
Impact Kempe ended the regular season on a four-game point streak, a span in which he racked up nine points (two goals, seven helpers), and he didn't slow things down in this playoff opener. As a member of the first line in both even strength and the power play, Kempe should remain one of the Kings' go-to scoring weapons -- especially if he's able to keep this impressive point streak going. He's tallied 16 points (five goals, 11 assists) in nine contests dating back to April 1.
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Kings host the Oilers to open the NHL Playoffs
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Ready for playoff opener Kempe (rest) will be available for Game 1 against Edmonton on Monday, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kempe sat out the team's regular-season finale, finishing with 35 goals, 73 points, 237 shots on net and 100 hits in 81 appearances. He will occupy a top-line role and feature on the first power-play unit at the beginning of the playoffs.
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Slated to rest Thursday Kempe is expected to miss Thursday's regular-season finale against Calgary due to rest purposes, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.
Impact Kempe put together a strong finish to the regular season, generating multi-point performances in three of his last four games and in five of his last nine outings. Over 81 appearances, he racked up 35 goals, 38 assists, 100 hits, 36 blocked shots and 36 PIM while averaging 19:09 of ice time. Taylor Ward will make his NHL debut against the Flames, while Kempe should be back on the ice for Game 1 of the Kings' first-round playoff series against Edmonton on Monday.
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Crosses 400-point mark in career Kempe scored a goal on three shots and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Kraken.
Impact The first-period helper was the 400th point of his career. Kempe didn't stay on the round number for long, adding a goal in the third to reach the 35-goal mark for the third time in four years. He's been sizzling on offense with six goals and nine assists over his last nine contests. Overall, Kempe has 73 points (18 on the power play), 237 shots on net, 100 hits and a plus-22 rating over 81 appearances.
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Samuel Helenius scores twice and the Los Angeles Kings hold off the Seattle Kraken 6-5
Samuel Helenius scored twice, David Rittich made 28 saves, and the Los Angeles Kings spoiled the Seattle Kraken’s home finale with a 6-5 victory6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Forward Adrian Kempe | 04.14 LA Kings Beat the Edmonton Oilers | Postgame Media
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Three points in win Monday Kempe recorded an even-strength goal and two power-play assists in Monday's 5-0 win over the Oilers.
Impact Kempe pushed the Kings' lead to 5-0 at the 8:13 mark of the third period, taking advantage of a cross-slot pass from Anze Kopitar on a 2-on-1 rush and sending a shot past Calvin Pickard's glove. Kempe's impact was felt earlier, though, as he also participated in the set-ups of goals scored by Quinton Byfield and Kevin Fiala, both in the power play. This three-point output allowed Kempe to surpass the 70-point mark for the second campaign in a row, and he heads into the final two games of the season with 71 points (24 goals, 37 helpers), 234 shots, 100 hits and 36 blocked shots across 80 contests.
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Seattle in action against Los Angeles after shootout victory
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Kempe has goal, 2 assists as Kings beat depleted Oilers 5-0
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Kings host the Avalanche after Fiala's 2-goal game
The Los Angeles Kings host the Colorado Avalanche after Kevin Fiala's two-goal game against the Anaheim Ducks in the Kings' 6-1 winAPRIL 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dishes three power-play helpers Kempe logged three power-play assists and two PIM in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Ducks.
Impact Kempe and the Kings' five-forward top power-play unit clicked in this contest. This was Kempe's first game back after leaving Monday's matchup versus the Kraken to attend the birth of his first child. He's recorded four goals and five assists over his last six outings. For the season, the 28-year-old has 33 goals, 34 helpers, 15 power-play points, 95 hits, 36 PIM and a plus-21 rating over 78 appearances. Kempe still has a chance to reach the 70-point mark if he can earn three more points over the Kings' last four contests.
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Kings score 3 power-play goals, blow past Ducks Kevin Fiala scored two power-play goals for the Los Angeles Kings in a 6-1 win against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.Anze Kop...
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Kings score 3 PP goals, blow past Ducks Kevin Fiala scored two power-play goals for the Los Angeles Kings in a 6-1 win against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.Anze Kop...
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Kevin Fiala leads playoff-bound LA Kings' 6-1 rout of Anaheim Ducks in the Freeway Faceoff
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Forward Adrian Kempe | 04.10 LA Kings Face the Anaheim Ducks | Pregame Media
APRIL 10 • YOUTUBE
Good to play Kempe (personal) is expected to play Thursday against the Ducks, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Impact Kempe logged 13:21 of ice time before departing the Kings' 2-1 loss to Seattle so that he could be with his wife, who has given birth to their first child. Kempe rejoined the Kings for Thursday's morning skate, per Dooley. The Kings are expected to roll with the same lineup they utilized Monday, so look for the 28-year-old to play alongside Andrei Kuzmenko and Anze Kopitar.
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Beniers, Montour score 54 seconds apart late in 1st period and Kraken beat the Kings 2-1
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Departs Monday's game Kempe (personal) will not return to Monday's game versus the Kraken.
Impact Kempe fired four shots on goal and doled out three hits in 13:21 of ice time prior to exiting. The Kings' next game is Thursday versus the Ducks. Trevor Moore and Alex Laferriere could be candidates to jump up to the top line if Kempe is unavailable in the short term.
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Kings take win streak into matchup with the Kraken
The Los Angeles Kings host the Seattle Kraken with a four win streak intactAPRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
