For the net

Last night, the Los Angeles Kings delivered a powerful performance at the storied Bell Centre. Despite trailing early on, they managed to put the Montreal Canadiens to the sword by a scoreline of 5-1. Aside from being a dominant road victory, this game had many an exclamation point. How many exclamation points do you ask? Well why not scroll on down below and find out for yourself!

Main Highlights of the Night

After a late goal from Montreal’s Josh Anderson in the first period , the Kings quickly adjusted their game plan.

Joel Edmundson ripped a one-timer from the point just 1:17 into the second, tying the game. Not only did this ignite LA’s surge, but Edmunson’s shot was recorded at 96.75 mph
—the hardest shot this season. Scary stuff.

Quinton Byfield snapped a 12-game goal drought minutes later, finishing a rebound during a delayed penalty. This goal ended up giving LA the lead they needed, but things didn’t cool down there.

Kevin Fiala added another marker mere moments after Byfields, capitalizing on a Canadiens turnover to push LA’s advantage to 3-1.

Sidenote: I’d also like to point out that all three of these goals struck within a span of just 4:05. More scary stuff.

Next, Joel Armia (back in Montreal after leaving the habs last summer) netted a goal in the third. This goal in particular drew cheers from the home crowd, while also serving as an ex-Habs knockout punch.

Lastly, Warren Foegele iced the game with an empty-net goal.

Oh yeah, and Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper made 21 saves to lock it all down.

Not Just any Win

Beyond the scoreline, this victory reinforced a few narratives for the Kings:

• The game broke open quickly. Scoring three goals in just over four minutes shows that LA can strike with pace and pressure.

• It extended their nine-game winning streak against Montreal dating back to the 2020-2021 season. This marks the Kings longest active stretch of dominance over ANY opponent.

• For many players, this win was deeper than the numbers. In regards to Joel Armia, his return to Montreal was met with a mix of cheers and boos. Nonetheless, he responded by showing up—on the scoresheet.

What this Means for the King’s Season

Heading into the rest of the 2025-26 campaign, this type of a road victory builds belief. It demonstrates that— even away from home— the Kings can compete with any team if they bring the right ingredients. In this case, those ingredients would include: Physicality, structure, and opportunistic offense.

Their depth-scoring (from veterans and young players alike), merged with dependable goaltending, gives them a blueprint. And that blueprint entails that they play disciplined, strike quickly, and never let up—especially in tight road games.

If the Kings keep this form up, they’ll be formidable in any matchup, whether at home or on the road.

Final Thoughts

LA’s triumph last night wasn’t just about the goal column. It was about resolve, opportunism, and reminding the hockey world that the Kings are still a serious force. From blistering second-period bursts to clutch defensive stops, this was a performance emblematic of teams with championship aspirations. If you’re a King’s fan—savor this one. If you don’t follow them yet—Start.