Kings' Winning Streak Ends with Loss to Devils

The Los Angeles Kings' six-game winning streak ended with a 3-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils, who capitalized on strong performances by Jack Hughes and Jacob Markstrom. Hughes scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and assisted on goals by Ondrej Palat and Brett Pesce, securing the Devils' 14th win in their last 21 games. The Kings' lone goal was scored by defenseman Jordan Spence in the second period, but the Devils quickly equalized and ultimately took control. Despite an opportunity to tie the game with a penalty shot, Kings' Alex Turcotte failed to capitalize. The Devils' win marked their first victory in three games, while the Kings, who hadn't allowed more than two goals during their winning streak, struggled offensively with only 12 shots on goal. The game highlighted the Devils' resilience and Hughes' pivotal role in their victory.