Los Angeles Kings - V Winnipeg Jets

Winnipeg Jets have won for the first time in 2026! : r/hockey

: Provided the lone bright spot for the Kings, scoring his seventh of the year midway through the second period. Los Angeles Kings v Winnipeg Jets

: Scored his first goal in 27 games to extend the lead to 3-0 in the second. Winnipeg Jets have won for the first time in 2026

The ( 16-22-5 ) will look to build on this momentum as they remain at home to host the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Kings (18-15-10) head to Edmonton for a Saturday night clash with the Oilers . The ( 16-22-5 ) will look to build

While the Kings showed a brief spark after Byfield's goal cut the lead to 3-1, a wild bounce off Byfield's own skate on a Scheifele centering pass resulted in a 4-1 lead for Winnipeg just minutes later. That "timely goal" deflated the Kings' comeback hopes and allowed the Jets to cruise through the final frame. What's Next?