Kings struggle early in 5-2 loss to Penguins in Los Angeles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 6:11 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
The Los Angeles Kings fell 5-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins on November 7, 2026, at Crypto.Com Arena. A poor start saw the Kings allow three goals in the first period, with Tommy Novak scoring twice. Despite a brief recovery and a goal from Alex Laferriere, the Kings could not complete the comeback. The Penguins' defense limited high-danger scoring chances, maintaining their lead throughout the game.
- •Kings allowed three first-period goals, trailing 3-1 after two periods.
- •Corey Perry scored for the Kings, bringing the team within one goal at one point.
- •Alex Laferriere's second-period goal was disallowed due to offside.
- •Evgeni Malkin scored a significant goal late in the second period for the Penguins.
- •Kings outshot Penguins 28-19 but struggled to capitalize on opportunities.
- 6:11 AMYahoo Sports — Ugly start buries Kings in loss against Penguins
"Sloppy play leads to a three-goal first period allowed by the Kings in their 5-2 loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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