The Los Angeles Kings clinched a playoff spot and secured a third-place finish in the Pacific Division with a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Kings' comeback, coupled with the Vegas Golden Knights' loss to Anaheim, propelled Los Angeles into a playoff rematch with the Edmonton Oilers.
Los Angeles took a two-goal lead into the third period against Chicago, but the Blackhawks mounted a quick comeback, scoring three goals in five minutes to take the lead. However, the Kings managed to tie the game late in regulation, with Viktor Arvidsson scoring the crucial goal with just 1:21 left on the clock.
