Jets fall to Kings for first road loss of season

Jets Fall to Kings for First Road Loss of Season

Adrian Kempe scored his 200th NHL career goal, and Drew Doughty set a new Los Angeles record for goals by a defenseman as the Kings defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Tuesday night.

Game Highlights

Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves to secure the Kings' first home win of the season in six games.
Kevin Fiala contributed a late power-play goal to seal the victory.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 23 shots for the Jets, who suffered their first road defeat in five attempts.

Key Player Achievements

Kempe scored late in the first period by attacking the crease and finishing Joel Armia’s centring pass from the trapezoid. This was his sixth goal of the season and his 200th career NHL goal, achieved in 644 games. He is the ninth player from the 2014 draft class to reach this milestone.

Doughty became the franchise leader in goals by a defenseman, surpassing Rob Blake with his 162nd goal. He scored an empty-netter with 54 seconds left, marking this feat in his 1,221st game.

Team Changes and Milestones

The Kings made strategic lineup changes, moving Armia to the top line and pairing Mikey Anderson with longtime defensive partner Doughty. These adjustments paid off immediately, with Armia and Anderson assisting on Kempe’s goal.

Additionally, Kings forward Corey Perry played in his 1,400th career game, becoming the 44th player in NHL history to reach that number. He joins active players Brent Burns (1,511), Alex Ovechkin (1,503), and Anze Kopitar (1,464) in this elite company.

“Drew Doughty passed franchise stalwart Rob Blake with his 162nd goal in 1,221 games.”

“Corey Perry became the 44th player in NHL history to play 1,400 career games.”

Author's summary: The Kings dominated the Jets at home, highlighted by milestone goals from Kempe and Doughty and a key 1,400th game appearance by Perry, marking a memorable game for the franchise.

CityNews Winnipeg — 2025-11-06