Kings Defeat Rangers 4-1 in Road Trip Finale

LA Kings conclude 5-game East Coast road trip with 3-1-1 record

Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:03am

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The LA Kings concluded their 5-game East Coast road trip with a 4-1 victory over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The Kings picked up goals from Drew Doughty, Mikey Anderson, Alex Laferriere, and Trevor Moore to secure the win and finish the road trip with a 3-1-1 record.

Why it matters

The Kings' strong performance on the road trip, including this win over the Rangers, positions them well in the Western Conference playoff race as the season winds down. The team was able to pick up valuable points away from home against tough opponents like the Rangers.

The details

The Kings opened the scoring in the first period with a goal from defenseman Drew Doughty. In the second period, the Kings scored twice in 28 seconds to take a 3-0 lead, with goals from Mikey Anderson and Alex Laferriere. The Rangers pulled a goal back in the third period, but the Kings sealed the win with an empty-net goal from Trevor Moore.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 16, 2026.
  • The Kings scored the opening goal in the first period.
  • The Kings scored twice in 28 seconds in the second period to take a 3-0 lead.
  • The Rangers scored a power-play goal early in the third period to make it 3-1.
  • Trevor Moore scored an empty-net goal late in the third period to make the final score 4-1.

The players

Drew Doughty

Defenseman for the LA Kings who scored the opening goal.

Mikey Anderson

Defenseman for the LA Kings who scored the second goal.

Alex Laferriere

Forward for the LA Kings who scored the third goal and had two assists.

Trevor Moore

Forward for the LA Kings who scored the empty-net goal.

Adam Fox

Defenseman for the New York Rangers who assisted on their lone goal.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was going to be a tough road trip, but the guys really stepped up and played some great hockey. Finishing with a 3-1-1 record is a solid result and gives us good momentum heading back home.”

— Todd McLellan, Head Coach, LA Kings

What’s next

The Kings will return home to host the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, March 19th.

The takeaway

The Kings' strong performance on their East Coast road trip, capped off by this win over the Rangers, demonstrates their ability to win tough games away from home and positions them well for a playoff push in the second half of the season.