# Los Angeles Kings NHL season performance

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/los-angeles-kings-nhl-season-performance
> Updated: 2026-11-05T06:09:23.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Los Angeles Kings began their season with a 5-2 comeback victory against the Washington Capitals, overcoming an early 2-0 deficit. Despite the win, the team suffered an upper-body injury to center Quinton Byfield.

Following that initial success, the Kings achieved a dominant 7-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. During this game, Adrian Kempe recorded a hat trick and an assist, while Quinton Byfield contributed two power-play goals.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-05: Los Angeles Kings defeat San Jose Sharks 7-2

Adrian Kempe scored a hat trick to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 7-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-angeles-kings-defeat-san-jose-sharks-7-2

### 2026-10-20: Los Angeles Kings secure first season win against Washington Capitals

The Los Angeles Kings overcame an early 2-0 deficit to defeat the Washington Capitals 5-2, securing their first win of the season behind two goals from Adrian Kempe.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-angeles-kings-secure-first-season-win-against-washington-capitals

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