The Los Angeles Kings get an overtime win over the St. Louis Blues, vaulting them into a wildcard spot in the Western Conference playoff picture. Anton Forsberg’s stellar goaltending and Trevor Moore’s historic game-winning goal spark crucial momentum just before a HUGE showdown against the Nashville Predators—can the Kings maintain their edge in the heated playoff race?Eddie Garcia breaks down LA’s dramatic victory, spotlighting Forsberg’s clutch saves and Moore’s milestone as the first California-born player to notch an overtime winner for a California NHL team. The Kings’ special teams shine under D.J. Smith, with improved power play numbers. The discussion covers lineup changes—including Alex Turcotte and Taylor Ward’s return—and analyzes how LA’s recent home performances, roster decisions, and upcoming battles vs the Predators will impact their wild card quest. Don’t miss this action-packed analysis of the Los Angeles Kings’ playoff push.
00:00 Kings Win, Playoff Spot
Season context, game summary vs. Blues, Kings move into wildcard position
10:14 Forsberg Shines, Moore’s Milestone
Anton Forsberg’s performance, goalie debate, Trevor Moore’s historic OT goal
22:42 Three Crowns, Playoff Race
Game stars, Kings playoff standing, upcoming must-win vs. Nashville
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17 Comments
Basically the playoffs start tonight. Yes I'm probably being way too optimistic but there is still time to get things going and get Kopi in the playoffs one last time.
Moore was absolutely FLYING during that rush! The second he took possession he knew he was taking it all the way
Terrible result. Any wins are working against us. We're either gonna squeak in to the playoffs and get eliminated immediately or just miss. The worst place you could be. We need to be losing.
I thought the Kings hit 31 overtime games last night.
You guys can continue to be teased by this team, that's all this is, like a girlfriend you cant quit, that is the 2025-2026 LA Kings
OUR KINGS ARE IN A PLAYOFF SPOT ON THE HEELS OF A GIANT GIANT GIANT GAME 🏒
Good morning Garcia
The burger absolutely saved us there. Make him the main goalie god damnit DJ
THIS IS 1 OF THEIR BIGGER GAMES OF THE SEASON VS NASHVILLE
Much needed win. 2 of the next 3 with Nashville are must wins. Throw in Toronto and Vancouver and they really need all 4. GO Kings GO!!!
That's why BOTH GOALTENDERS 🥅 got to go
Still concerning they gave up another goal/lead in the last five minutes
About damn time Moore was out there in OT! I was yelling at the screen when I saw Kopi and Doughty out there at the same time!! The two slowest players on our bench . Speed, speed and more speed in OT DJ. It's not rocket science. Follow Jimmy Johnson's model. Speed kills! And Moore proved it!
The spacing was choked at times and the Blues were pretty good keeping players out of the middle. At least DJ doesn't scramble lines and manages playing time better — no way would Hiller have ever put Trevor out there in OT.
Kings need to play with sense of urgency. At times, it didn’t feel like that. They only goal was on a PP. And even then, they are not that good at PPs.
We need points
Why not play forsberg again.
A pro athlete can't play 2 days in a row.
Mistake to go with Kemper.