Tkachuk's third-period goal lifts Panthers past Kings 2-1

Defining Moment

Matthew Tkachuk broke a 1-1 tie with a third-period wrist shot, and the Florida Panthers held on to beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.

First Period Action

Los Angeles scored first. Alex Laferriere put a wrist shot in during the first period for his first goal of the season, with Erik Haula assisting, and the Kings carried a 1-0 lead into the second.

Second Period Shift

Florida answered in the middle frame. Seth Jones evened the score with a wrist shot, his first goal of the season, set up by Lars Eller.

Third Period Conclusion

Sam Bennett assisted on the go-ahead goal in the third period. It was Tkachuk's second goal of the season, and neither team scored again.

Records and Standings

The Panthers improved to 2-0-2 with six points. The Kings fell to 0-2-1 with one point. Attendance was 18,145.

Key Performers

Jones and Tkachuk scored for Florida, with Eller and Bennett each adding an assist. Laferriere scored the lone Kings goal, assisted by Haula.

Sources

ESPN