Alex Turcotte scores 1st-period goal as the Kings beat the struggling Rangers 5-1

From left, Los Angeles Kings' Jordan Spence, Alex Turcotte, Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe celebrate after Kempe scored during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in New York.

From left, Los Angeles Kings' Jordan Spence, Alex Turcotte, Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe celebrate after Kempe scored during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)


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NEW YORK — Alex Turcotte and Warren Foegele scored in the first period, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Rangers 5-1 for their seventh win in eight games. Quinton Byfield, Adrian Kempe and Phillip Danault also scored as the Kings handed the Rangers their ninth loss in 12 games. Darcy Kuemper made 31 saves. Los Angeles captain Anze Kopitar had two assists as the Kings chased Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin in the second period. Shesterkin allowed five even-strength goals on 21 shots.

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