Penguins Blow 3rd Period Lead; Fall To Kings

February 19, 2024 4:41 am

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adrian Kempe scored twice in the third period as the Los Angeles Kings rallied past the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1. The Kings won their third straight to finish off a four-game road trip by beating the Penguins on a night Pittsburgh honored franchise icon Jaromir Jagr, who had his No. 68 retired during a pregame ceremony. Sidney Crosby scored his 31st goal of the season for Pittsburgh but the Penguins lost ground in the scramble for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.