Kings wake up in OT, down Flyers, 3-2

PHILADELPHIA – The Los Angles Kings’ Quinton Byfield hit for the game-winner on Saturday in a 3-2 over the Flyers.

Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles players look to the blue line for an upcoming shot.

The goal came midway through extra time.

“As soon as I got it, I knew it I was shooting,” Byfield said. “You know, I saw open ice in front of me, and I was just trying to see where (Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale) put his stick, and [I] just wanted to get it off quick there.”

Darcy Kuemper made 19 saves in the win.

“The whole League is tight in the standings, and it’s whoever makes a run here, so if we can piece together a big road trip like this, it would be really special for us and get us in the right direction,” Byfield said.

The Kings had taken a 2-0 lead in the opening frame on a double from Adrian Kempe.

The Flyers clawed back, first in the middle frame with 39 seconds gone when Trevor Zegras struck to trim the deficit to 2-1.

“In between the first and second, we regrouped and played a strong second,” Philadelphia defenseman Nick Seeler said. “I thought we played strong as a five-man unit and started getting more pucks to the net. And, like I said, I thought our forecheck really kind of gave us a boost in the second.”

Travis Konecny hit for the tying with 25 ascends gone in the third.

“He’s trying to do the right things,“ Flyers coach Rick Tocchet said. “He’s getting open, he’s sprinting to [the right areas], he’s getting those goals. That’s what I’m trying to get these guys to understand, like, get to those areas quick; there might be some sticks or bodies in there, but you’ve got to get inside.”

Dan Vladar made 18 saves in the loss.

“It’s a long year,” Zegras said. “I thought we’ve played really well at times. We’ve played well at times and lost. I think there’s ups and downs in a season, and we’re a very confident group in each other. … Hopefully we can have a nice last two games and then get back after it after the break.”