The LA Kings secured two more points in their bank as they skated to a 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday evening at Crypto.com Arena. It was a thrilling game that saw both teams battling for control on the ice.

The Kings wasted no time in taking the early advantage, with forward Quinton Byfield scoring just 61 seconds into the game. Byfield's one-timer found its way past Calgary netminder Jacob Markstrom, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead.

The Flames quickly responded, as defenseman Rasmus Andersson equalized less than two minutes later. Andersson's shot, possibly deflected, squeezed past Kings goaltender Cam Talbot to tie the game at 1-1.

In the first period, the Kings regained their lead with a power-play goal from defenseman Jordan Spence. Forward Pierre-Luc Dubois deflected Spence's shot to put the Kings up 2-1 heading into the intermission.

Calgary didn't back down and managed to tie the game once again in the second period. Yegor Sharangovich set up Blake Coleman for a shorthanded goal, making it 2-2.

The Kings came out strong in the second period, scoring two goals within three and a half minutes. Alex Laferriere capitalized on a fortunate bounce off his skate, while Trevor Moore extended the lead to 4-2 with his team-leading 16th goal of the season.

Both teams fought hard in the third period, but it was Calgary who struck first with Coleman's second goal of the evening, narrowing the gap to 4-3. However, with just 60 seconds remaining in regulation, Byfield sealed the victory for the Kings with his second goal of the night, securing a final score of 5-3.

After the game, Pierre-Luc Dubois spoke about the importance of heading into the holiday break with a win. He emphasized the need to stay positive and continue creating scoring chances. Head Coach Todd McLellan praised Dubois' performance and expressed his satisfaction with the team's resilience in a hard-fought game.

Several players contributed to the Kings' victory, including Dubois, Laferriere, Moore, and Byfield, who each found the back of the net. Defensemen Drew Doughty and Mikey Anderson also played crucial roles, recording assists and reaching significant milestones in their careers.

The Kings will now enter the holiday break on a high note, with a win against a tough opponent. They have shown resilience and determination throughout the season, and the coaching staff will use this game as a reminder of the challenges they can overcome. As they move forward, the Kings will continue to build on their strengths and work towards further success in the NHL.