Kings Top Blues in OT, Hold West's 2nd Wild-Card Spot

Trevor Moore's overtime goal lifts Los Angeles over visiting St. Louis

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:12am

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Trevor Moore scored the game-winning goal in overtime as the Los Angeles Kings edged the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Wednesday night. The victory moves the Kings into the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference standings, leapfrogging the Nashville Predators. Adrian Kempe also scored for Los Angeles, while Robert Thomas found the net for St. Louis.

Why it matters

The Kings' win was crucial in their push for a playoff spot, as they now hold a four-point lead over the Blues in the wild-card race. The result also snapped St. Louis' four-game winning streak and extended Los Angeles' recent struggles, having won just two of their last seven games.

The details

Moore started the winning rush from his own end, skated around Jonatan Berggren, and beat Jordan Binnington for his 11th goal of the season and first career overtime winner. Kempe had given the Kings the lead in the second period with a power-play goal, but Thomas tied it late in the third to force overtime. Anton Forsberg made 23 saves for Los Angeles, while Binnington stopped 24 shots for St. Louis.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
  • Moore scored the overtime winner at 1:56 of the extra period.
  • Kempe's goal came at 16:59 of the second period.
  • Thomas scored the tying goal for St. Louis at 16:07 of the third period.

The players

Trevor Moore

A forward for the Los Angeles Kings who scored the game-winning goal in overtime.

Adrian Kempe

A forward for the Los Angeles Kings who scored the team's first goal in regulation.

Robert Thomas

A forward for the St. Louis Blues who scored the tying goal late in the third period.

Jordan Binnington

The goaltender for the St. Louis Blues who made 24 saves in the game.

Anton Forsberg

The goaltender for the Los Angeles Kings who made 23 saves to earn the win.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was a big game for us in the playoff race, and the guys really stepped up and battled hard to get the two points.”

— Todd McLellan, Head Coach, Los Angeles Kings

“It's a tough loss, but we've got to regroup and get ready for the next one. We're still right in the thick of things in the wild-card race.”

— Jordan Binnington, Goaltender, St. Louis Blues

What’s next

The Kings will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Blues will aim to bounce back in their next game as they try to keep pace in the wild-card race.

The takeaway

This hard-fought overtime victory was a crucial two points for the Kings, as they now hold the second wild-card position in the Western Conference. The game highlighted the tight playoff race in the West, with the Blues still within striking distance despite the loss.