Trevor Moore scores in OT to lift Kings back into wild-card spot

Kings move into second wild-card spot in Western Conference with 2-1 win over Blues

Apr. 2, 2026 at 4:34am

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Trevor Moore scored 1:56 into overtime to lift the Los Angeles Kings to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night. The win moves the Kings into the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference, one point ahead of the San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators.

Why it matters

The Kings are battling for a playoff spot in the tight Western Conference race, and this overtime win against a divisional opponent gives them a crucial two points as they head into a critical matchup against the Predators on Thursday.

The details

Adrian Kempe scored the Kings' lone goal in regulation on the power play in the second period to put them up 1-0. But the Blues tied it late in the third period on a deflection goal from Robert Thomas. In overtime, Moore sped up the right side, centered the puck, and snapped a shot past Blues goalie Jordan Binnington for the game-winner.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
  • The game-winning goal by Trevor Moore came 1:56 into overtime.

The players

Trevor Moore

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

Adrian Kempe

Forward for the Los Angeles Kings who scored the team's lone goal in regulation.

Robert Thomas

Forward for the St. Louis Blues who scored the game-tying goal late in the third period.

Jordan Binnington

Goaltender for the St. Louis Blues who made 24 saves in the loss.

Anton Forsberg

Goaltender for the Los Angeles Kings who made 23 saves, including one in overtime, to earn the win.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge win for us. We're battling for a playoff spot and every point counts. Moore made a great play to win it in overtime.”

— Anze Kopitar, Kings captain

What’s next

The Kings will host the Nashville Predators on Thursday night in a crucial game as both teams fight for a wild-card playoff spot in the Western Conference.

The takeaway

This overtime victory keeps the Kings in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race, as they now sit in the second wild-card spot. The team will need to continue this strong play down the stretch to secure a postseason berth.