Darcy Kuemper reflects on Kings' first win of the season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 6:23 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The Los Angeles Kings secured their first victory of the season against the Washington Capitals on October 20. After losing Quinton Byfield to injury, the Kings were able to tie the game at 2-2 and scored three goals in the third period to clinch the win. Goaltender Darcy Kuemper, who made 30 saves, commented on the importance of this win, highlighting the pressure early losses can generate. The Kings will aim to build on this success in their next game against the New York Islanders on October 22.
- •Kings beat Capitals 5-2 on October 20.
- •Adrian Kempe scored twice for Los Angeles.
- •Kuemper made 30 saves, improving his performance.
- •Kings previously lost Quinton Byfield to injury.
- •Next game is against the New York Islanders on October 22.
- 6:23 AMYahoo Sports — Darcy Kuemper gets real on Kings’ 1st win of the season
"The Los Angeles Kings lost Quinton Byfield to injury on Tuesday night against the Washington Capitals. At the time, the game was tied 2-2, and Los Angeles had a ton of pressure on them to see this one out. Darcy Kuemper and his teammates were able to do just that. The Kings rode a three-goal third period to victory on Tuesday night. Star winger […] The post Darcy Kuemper gets real on Kings’ 1st win of the season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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