Kings Fall Short in Newark as Devils Secure 3-1 Victory

A Hard-Fought Effort Ends in Defeat

The Los Angeles Kings traveled to Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, hoping to break through against the New Jersey Devils. Despite a determined effort from the visitors, the game ended with a final score of 3-1 in favor of the home side.

The loss drops Los Angeles to a 2-5-2 record with six points, while New Jersey improves to 7-4-0 with fourteen points.

Second Period Offers Early Momentum

The opening frame saw both teams unable to find the back of the net, keeping the score tied at zero. The deadlock was finally broken in the second period when Scott Laughton scored for the Kings. His wrist shot, assisted by Adrian Kempe and Andre Lee, gave Los Angeles a 1-0 lead.

However, the Devils responded quickly within the same period. Anthony Mantha tied the game with his third goal of the season, a wrist shot powered by assists from Jesper Boqvist and Evan Rodrigues. The score stood at 1-1 heading into the final twenty minutes.

Third Period Decides the Outcome

New Jersey took control in the third period. Brett Pesce scored his first career goal, assisted by Luke Evangelista and Arseny Gritsyuk, to give the Devils a 2-1 advantage. The lead was extended shortly after when Arseny Gritsyuk added his sixth goal of the year.

Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt provided the assists for this insurance marker, making the score 3-1. This proved to be the final score as the Kings could not respond.

Top Performers and Final Standing

Arseny Gritsyuk was a standout for New Jersey, contributing one goal and one assist for two points in the victory. For Los Angeles, Scott Laughton recorded one goal and one point. The game was played at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, with an attendance of 16,019 spectators.

The Devils continue their run with a strong home record, while the Kings look to regroup after this setback. Both teams now move forward in the standings with these updated totals.

Sources

ESPN