Kings Playoff Hopes Continue To Slide In Blown Lead To Flames

The Los Angeles Kings (28-25-18) lost another tough game Tuesday night, this time coming up short in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Calgary Flames (30-34-7). Despite coming out with a point, the Kings still lose, fail to hold on to their lead, and are now three games back in the race for the final playoff spot. A game that Los Angeles needed desperately because the teams they're competing with keep winning, the Kings struggle to hold a third-period lead.

The Kings' loss on the road against the Flames today continues their losing streak, now seven consecutive road games. Los Angeles is now 0-7 in the last seven matchups on the road against Calgary, Los Angeles was aggressive on defense from the get-go, holding the Flames to six shots in the first and second periods. Both teams were very sluggish offensively, struggling to get shots up.

However, Los Angeles scored the first goal in the opening period, two minutes into the opening frame. Quinton Byfield capitalized on the nice breakaway, showcasing his speed to bury the goal and give Los Angeles the early lead. LAK Goal - Q!

Byfield picks up right where he left off in Utah, opens the scoring with a nice breakaway goal. 1-0 Kings. — Zach Dooley (@DooleyLAK) March 25, 2026 The rest of the period would end slowly, with neither team being able to get a shot up.