The Boston Bruins secured a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night, handing the Kings their sixth consecutive game without a win and extending Boston’s winning streak to five games. The game took place at the Kings’ home arena, marking another challenging outing for the struggling Los Angeles squad.
Marat Khusnutdinov scored a pivotal goal late in the third period to give the Bruins a 2-1 lead, capitalizing on a rebound opportunity after Kings goalie Anton Forsberg failed to control a shot by Morgan Geekie. David Pastrnak and Elias Lindholm also contributed to the scoreboard, with JJ Peterka adding an empty-net goal to seal the outcome. Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman made 25 saves during the contest.
The Kings opened the scoring quickly, just 31 seconds into the game, when Alex Laferriere scored his second goal of the season, converting a pass from Adrian Kempe. Laferriere’s goal came after being promoted to the first-line center position, offering a bright spot for the home team. However, this marked the fourth consecutive game in which the Kings were limited to a single goal.
Los Angeles now holds a record of 0-4-2, remaining the only team in the NHL without a win this season. This marks the Kings’ roughest start since the 1984-85 campaign when they began 0-6-3. Anton Forsberg faced 24 shots but was unable to keep the Bruins off the board beyond the opener.
The Bruins continue their strong run, having swept all three California teams on their four-game road trip, which concludes with a game in Dallas on Tuesday. Boston’s consistent performance on the road has contributed to the team’s solid early-season momentum.