Kings snap 5-game skid with shutout win over flames

The Los Angeles Kings ended a season-long five-game losing streak in style, blanking the Calgary Flames 2-0 at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday night. Anton Forsberg backstopped the victory with 29 saves, his second shutout of the campaign and 10th of his NHL career.

Forsberg's shutout caps turnaround from ugly relief appearance

Forsberg's impressive performance came just two nights after he relieved starter Darcy Kuemper in the second period of an 8-1 home loss to Edmonton. The Kings' goalie stopper was a wall against the Flames, denying Calgary any chance of sparking a comeback.

Laferriere's late goal seals kings' much-needed win

Alex Laferriere broke the scoreless tie with 4:24 remaining in the second period, poking in his own rebound past Flames goalie Dustin Wolf for his 14th goal of the season.

Adrian Kempe added an empty-net insurance marker in the final minute, securing the Kings' first win since March 11. Wolf made 35 saves in defeat for the Western Conference-leading Flames, who had their five-game winning streak snapped.

The Kings' triumph completes a successful homestand, with three games remaining in their six-game Crypto.com Arena residency. Los Angeles hosts the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night, while the Flames travel to Anaheim for a Sunday night showdown.