Kings' Adrian Kempe: Racks up three points in Game 1
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Kempe had an even-strength goal and two power-play assists in Monday's 6-5 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
Kempe ended the regular season on a four-game point streak, a span in which he racked up nine points (two goals, seven helpers), and he didn't slow things down in this playoff opener. As a member of the first line in both even strength and the power play, Kempe should remain one of the Kings' go-to scoring weapons -- especially if he's able to keep this impressive point streak going. He's tallied 16 points (five goals, 11 assists) in nine contests dating back to April 1.
Kempe (rest) will be available for Game 1 against Edmonton on Monday, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.
Kempe sat out the team's regular-season finale, finishing with 35 goals, 73 points, 237 shots on net and 100 hits in 81 appearances. He will occupy a top-line role and feature on the first power-play unit at the beginning of the playoffs.
Kempe is expected to miss Thursday's regular-season finale against Calgary due to rest purposes, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.
Kempe put together a strong finish to the regular season, generating multi-point performances in three of his last four games and in five of his last nine outings. Over 81 appearances, he racked up 35 goals, 38 assists, 100 hits, 36 blocked shots and 36 PIM while averaging 19:09 of ice time. Taylor Ward will make his NHL debut against the Flames, while Kempe should be back on the ice for Game 1 of the Kings' first-round playoff series against Edmonton on Monday.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Crosses 400-point mark in career
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Kempe scored a goal on three shots and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Kraken.
The first-period helper was the 400th point of his career. Kempe didn't stay on the round number for long, adding a goal in the third to reach the 35-goal mark for the third time in four years. He's been sizzling on offense with six goals and nine assists over his last nine contests. Overall, Kempe has 73 points (18 on the power play), 237 shots on net, 100 hits and a plus-22 rating over 81 appearances.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Three points in win Monday
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Kempe recorded an even-strength goal and two power-play assists in Monday's 5-0 win over the Oilers.
Kempe pushed the Kings' lead to 5-0 at the 8:13 mark of the third period, taking advantage of a cross-slot pass from Anze Kopitar on a 2-on-1 rush and sending a shot past Calvin Pickard's glove. Kempe's impact was felt earlier, though, as he also participated in the setups of goals scored by Quinton Byfield and Kevin Fiala, both on the power play. This three-point output allowed Kempe to surpass the 70-point mark for the second campaign in a row, and he heads into the final two games of the season with 71 points (24 goals, 37 helpers), 234 shots, 100 hits and 36 blocked shots across 80 contests.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Dishes three power-play helpers
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Kempe logged three power-play assists and two PIM in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Ducks.
Kempe and the Kings' five-forward top power-play unit clicked in this contest. This was Kempe's first game back after leaving Monday's matchup versus the Kraken to attend the birth of his first child. He's recorded four goals and five assists over his last six outings. For the season, the 28-year-old has 33 goals, 34 helpers, 15 power-play points, 95 hits, 36 PIM and a plus-21 rating over 78 appearances. Kempe still has a chance to reach the 70-point mark if he can earn three more points over the Kings' last four contests.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Good to play
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Kempe (personal) is expected to play Thursday against the Ducks, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Kempe logged 13:21 of ice time before departing the Kings' 2-1 loss to Seattle on Monday so he could be with his wife, who gave birth to their first child. Kempe rejoined the Kings for Thursday's morning skate, per Dooley. The Kings are expected to roll with the same lineup they utilized Monday, so look for the 28-year-old to play alongside Andrei Kuzmenko and Anze Kopitar.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Departs Monday's game
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Kempe (personal) will not return to Monday's game versus the Kraken.
Kempe fired four shots on goal and doled out three hits in 13:21 of ice time prior to exiting. The Kings' next game is Thursday versus the Ducks. Trevor Moore and Alex Laferriere could be candidates to jump up to the top line if Kempe is unavailable in the short term.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Buries goal Thursday
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Kempe scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and levied three hits in Thursday's 4-2 win over Utah.
Kempe has four goals and an assist over his last three contests. The 28-year-old opened the scoring at 6:56 of the second period in this game. Kempe's recent scoring success is one of his best stretches this season. He's at 33 goals, 63 points, 217 shots on net, 91 hits, 34 PIM and a plus-19 rating over 75 appearances in his usual top-line role.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Two more points in win
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Kempe scored an empty-net goal, dished an assist, went plus-3 and added four hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Jets.
Kempe logged multiple points for the second game in a row after his two-goal performance Sunday against the Sharks. The 28-year-old forward is in a big groove alongside Anze Kopitar and Andrei Kuzmenko lately, with the Kings' whole top line showing plenty of fantasy value. Kempe is up to 32 goals, 30 helpers, 214 shots on net, 88 hits, 32 PIM and a plus-19 rating through 74 appearances.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Crosses 30-goal, 60-point marks
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Kempe scored twice on five shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Sharks.
Kempe's first tally was a power-play goal to get him to the 30-goal mark this season, and it also stood as the game-winner. He added another goal, his 60th point of the campaign, late in the second period. The 28-year-old has reached 30 goals in three of the last four seasons as one of the Kings' most consistent scorers. He's added 213 shots on net, 84 hits, 32 PIM and a plus-16 rating over 73 appearances this season.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Dishes pair of assists in win
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Kempe supplied two assists in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Bruins.
Kempe set up goals by linemates Anze Kopitar and Andrei Kuzmenko in this contest. With three goals and six assists over 12 outings in March, Kempe has been productive but not particularly explosive on offense -- this was his second multi-point effort of the month. Overall, the Swede has 29 goals, 29 helpers, 201 shots on net, 80 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-16 rating over 69 appearances in a top-line role.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Scores early in blowout win
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Kempe scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Hurricanes.
Kempe has two goals and an assist over his last four games. His tally Saturday opened the scoring 3:03 into the contest, setting the tone for the Kings' scoring explosion. The 28-year-old is up to 29 goals, surpassing his total from last year, though his overall production is down due to a lack of assists. He has 56 points, 200 shots on net, 79 hits and a plus-15 rating across 68 appearances, mainly in a top-line role.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Nets PP goal Monday
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Kempe scored a power-play goal in Monday's 3-1 loss to Minnesota.
Kempe has been playing well of late and has cracked the scoresheet in four of his last six appearances, tallying two goals and three helpers over that stretch. The 28-year-old has been one of the most consistent and productive players for the Kings this season, tallying 28 goals and 27 assists over 66 games. He's notched nine points (three goals, six assists) across 13 contests since the 4 Nations break.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Sets up game-winner Saturday
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Kempe logged an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 1-0 overtime win over the Predators.
Kempe had been held off the scoresheet in the previous two contests. He made his impact by setting up Quinton Byfield's goal at 3:20 of the extra session Saturday. For the season, Kempe is up to 54 points, 191 shots on net, 77 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-14 rating across 65 appearances. He remains in a top-line role and should return solid value for points, shots and hits.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Two points in Sunday's win
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Kempe scored a power-play goal on four shots and added an assist in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Golden Knights.
Kempe's tally ended up being the game-winner, and it ended a five-game stretch without a goal for the 28-year-old. He had two assists in that time and added a third on a Brandt Clarke goal Sunday. Kempe is up to 27 goals, 26 helpers, 184 shots on net, 74 hits and a plus-14 rating across 62 appearances this season.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Generates helper in overtime win
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Kempe logged an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blues.
Kempe made a subtle touch to jar the puck loose along the boards, and Quinton Byfield took care of the rest on the game-winning tally 27 seconds into overtime. The 28-year-old Kempe has been limited to two assists over his last five outings, but he remains on the top line. He had a new linemate, Andrei Kuzmenko, for Saturday's contest, giving the trio a bit more offense than Alex Turcotte did. Kempe is up to 51 points, 180 shots on net, 73 hits and a plus-13 rating over 61 appearances. A repeat of his 75-point regular season is unlikely, but Kempe still has enough time to return to the 30-goal mark for the third time in four years.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Lights lamp Wednesday
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Kempe scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged three hits in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Canucks.
Kempe started the comeback push for the Kings with a goal midway through the third period. The 28-year-old has been locked in lately with two goals and three assists over his last five outings, a strong bounce back from a six-game point drought. Overall, Kempe is up to 26 goals, 23 assists, 168 shots on net, 66 hits and a plus-17 rating across 56 appearances in a top-line role. His 26:14 of ice time Wednesday was by far a season high, but heavy workloads are nothing new for Kempe given the Kings' significant usage of 11 forwards and seven defensemen. That arrangement tends to give the team's top forwards more ice time.
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