PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — Adrian Kempe scored twice and set up Quinton Byfield’s overtime winner as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Saturday afternoon at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Kempe staked the Kings to a 2-0 lead with first-period goals 3:50 apart. The Flyers rallied with tallies from Trevor Zegras in the second and Travis Konecny late in the third to force overtime. Byfield ended it at 8:48 of the extra period, converting a feed from Kempe. Darcy Kuemper made 19 saves for the Kings, who improved to 23-30. Daniel Vladar stopped 18 shots for the Flyers, who fell to 24-30. Los Angeles was projected as a slight favorite by analytics, but covered as a road underdog against the spread. The combined five goals exceeded the over/under line.

PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — Adrian Kempe scored twice in the first period and set up Quinton Byfield’s overtime winner as the Los Angeles Kings rallied to snap a two-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Kempe, named the game’s top star, finished with three points to power a Kings offense that built an early lead, squandered it, and then found the extra-time answer to improve to 23-30 overall. The Flyers fell to 24-30. A crowd of 19,771 saw the Kings strike quickly on the road. Kempe opened the scoring at 3:10 of the first period, finishing a sharp passing sequence with Alex Laferriere and Corey Perry by snapping a wrist shot past goaltender Daniel Vladar. Kempe doubled the lead just over four minutes later. He took a feed from Perry in the high slot and wired another precise wrister, beating Vladar cleanly for his 20th goal of the season at the 7:08 mark. The Flyers challenged the play for offside, but the goal was upheld after video review. Los Angeles carried the 2-0 advantage and a 9-8 shot edge into the first intermission, but Philadelphia found its footing in the second period. The Flyers cut the deficit in half just 39 seconds into the middle frame. Trevor Zegras collected his 20th of the season, converting a setup from Bobby Brink and Travis Konecny to make it 2-1. Philadelphia carried play for much of the period, outshooting the Kings 8-5, but Los Angeles goaltender Darcy Kuemper was steady, making several key saves to preserve the one-goal lead heading to the third. The Flyers’ pressure finally produced the equalizer early in the final period. Just 25 seconds in, Konecny deflected a Rasmus Ristolainen point shot, with Nikita Grebenkin earning the secondary assist, to knot the score at 2-2. From there, the game evolved into a tense, defensive struggle. Both teams had chances to win in regulation. Philadelphia’s Travis Konecny hit the post in overtime, a pivotal moment that preceded the winner. Los Angeles secured the second point at 8:48 of the extra session. On a controlled entry, Kempe held the puck along the right-wing boards before sliding a pass to the trailing Drew Doughty at the point. Doughty’s shot was tipped in front by Byfield, who deflected it past Vladar for his 10th goal of the season. Kuemper earned the win with 19 saves on 21 shots. Vladar took the loss, stopping 18 of 21. The game featured limited power-play opportunities. Philadelphia’s Matvei Michkov served a bench minor for too many men in the first period, and Sean Couturier was called for holding later in the frame. Los Angeles’ Drew Doughty was penalized for cross-checking in the first, and Cody Ceci was whistled for delay of game for shooting the puck over the glass in the second. Neither team capitalized on the man-advantage. The victory provided a measure of resilience for the Kings, who had lost their previous two games by a combined score of 7-2, including a 4-1 defeat in Buffalo on Thursday. Kempe, who scored in that loss, continued his strong recent play, posting his third multi-point effort in his last five contests. For the Flyers, the overtime loss extended a frustrating stretch, marking their fourth defeat in five games. They have managed just one win since a 7-3 road victory in Colorado on Jan. 23. The Kings, who surpassed the National Statistical game simulator’s projection of a 2-1 win, continue a four-game road trip Sunday in Carolina. The Flyers, who were installed as 1.5-goal pregame favorites, host Washington on Tuesday. The total of five goals went under the betting over/under line of 5.5.

Struggling Kings, Flyers Meet in Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — Two teams on the outside of the playoff picture look to halt recent slides when the Los Angeles Kings visit the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The Kings (22-30-0) arrive after a 4-1 loss at Buffalo on Thursday, their seventh defeat in the past 10 games. Goaltender Darcy Kuemper, a key player to watch, made 28 saves in the loss. His recent performances have been uneven, posting a 3-5-2 record in his last 10 appearances with a .894 save percentage over that span. Los Angeles has shown sporadic offense, averaging 2.6 goals per game in that stretch. Philadelphia (24-29-0) has lost three straight and five of its last six, including a 6-3 defeat in Boston on Thursday. Forward Travis Konecny has been a bright spot amid the struggles, recording five goals and three assists in his last six games. He had a goal and an assist against the Bruins, and a hat trick in a 5-3 loss to Columbus on Jan. 28. Both clubs sit well back in their respective conference standings. The Kings are 14 points out of a Western Conference wild-card spot, while the Flyers trail the final Eastern Conference playoff position by 12 points. The matchup pits Los Angeles’s 28th-ranked offense (2.65 goals per game) against a Philadelphia defense allowing 3.40 goals per game, ranked 25th. Special teams could be a factor, though both units have struggled; the Kings’ power play operates at 17.2% (24th) and the Flyers’ penalty kill is at 76.5% (26th). According to National Statistical’s game simulator, the projected final score is Los Angeles 2, Philadelphia 1. This game opens a three-game road trip for the Kings, who travel to Carolina on Sunday. The Flyers continue a five-game homestand, with Washington visiting Tuesday.