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Kings give up lead in 3rd period for 2nd straight game but recover for 5-4 shootout win over Wild

January 4, 2026

Story byLos Angeles Kings right wing Corey Perry (10) is congratulated at the bench after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt blocks a shot by Los Angeles Kings left wing Andrei Kuzmenko during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan.

Kings give up lead in 3rd period for 2nd straight game but recover for 5-4 shootout win over Wild

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3, 2026, in Los Angeles.
(AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)Los Angeles Kings right wing Quinton Byfield collides with Minnesota Wild right wing Danila Yurov (22) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan.
3, 2026, in Los Angeles.
(AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)Minnesota Wild defenseman Jake Middleton, center, is congratulated after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Saturday, Jan.
3, 2026, in Los Angeles.

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Kings give up lead in 3rd period for 2nd straight game but recover for 5-4 shootout win over Wild

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Kings give up lead in 3rd period for 2nd straight game but recover for 5-4 shootout win over Wild

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