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Los Angeles Kings' Overtime Heartbreak at Crypto.com Arena Against Boston Bruins

The Los Angeles Kings faced off against the Boston Bruins in a tightly contested match at the Crypto.com Arena. The game concluded with the Bruins edging out the Kings 2-1 in overtime. This result leaves the Kings with a record of 10-6-6, while the Bruins improve to 13-10-0.


Nov 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Boston Bruins center Marat Khusnutdinov (92) and Los Angeles Kings right wing Corey Perry (10) fight for the puck during the second period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

First Period


The opening period saw both teams struggling to find their rhythm, resulting in a scoreless draw. The L.A. Kings displayed solid defensive play, limiting the B’s to just a few scoring opportunities. Darcy Kuemper was sharp between the pipes for Los Angeles, making crucial saves that kept his team in contention.


Second Period


As play resumed, neither team managed to break through defensively sound structures set by their opponents. The second period mirrored much of what transpired earlier as both sides remained goalless despite several powerplay chances for each team.


Nov 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe (9) controls the puck against Boston Bruins defenseman Mason Lohrei (6) during the overtime at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Third Period


In an intense third period, Joel Armia finally broke through for Los Angeles with an impressive shorthanded goal assisted by Trevor Moore and Brian Dumoulin. This gave hope to fans as it put them ahead momentarily before Morgan Geekie equalized for Boston late into regulation time.


Overtime


The overtime session proved decisive when Jeremy Swayman stood tall against multiple attempts from L.A., ultimately paving way for David Pastrnak's assist on Charlie McAvoy’s winning goal which sealed victory over home side amidst cheers echoing throughout arena walls once more!


Nov 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere (14) skates with the puck against Boston Bruins defenseman Mason Lohrei (6) during the overtime at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

For those interested in further analysis or insights regarding this matchup can refer back via our comprehensive coverage under "Los Angeles Kings vs Boston Bruins review", "Los Angeles Kings vs Boston Bruins final thoughts", and "Los Angeles Kings vs Boston Bruins turning point".


Looking ahead: Fans should mark calendars now because next up is another exciting clash scheduled against Ottawa Senators happening November 24th right here again inside iconic venue itself – catch all action live either online via ESPN+ or tune directly onto FDSW TV channel starting promptly at exactly nine o'clock PM Eastern Daylight Time sharp!


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