Kings top Golden Knights 6-5 in shootout, spoiling Dorofeyev's hat...

The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 6-5 in a shootout, overshadowing Pavel Dorofeyev's hat trick and Mitch Marner's debut in Vegas.

Adrian Kempe and Trevor Moore both scored in the shootout to secure the Los Angeles Kings' victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night.
Pavel Dorofeyev achieved a hat trick, scoring three goals for the Golden Knights, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win.
The match featured a dramatic back-and-forth, with the Kings overcoming two separate two-goal deficits during regulation play.

Why It Matters

This game highlights the competitive nature of the Pacific Division in the NHL, as the Kings solidify their position while the Golden Knights experience setbacks despite impressive individual performances.