Kings goaltender David Rittich reacts during the second period of their game against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
The Kings’ Tanner Jeannot, left, and the New Jersey Devils’ Paul Cotter battle for the puck during the first period on Thursday night in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
The Kings’ Tanner Jeannot, right, controls the puck as the New Jersey Devils’ Luke Hughes defends during the first period on Thursday night in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Kings left wing Kevin Fiala (22) battles for the puck with New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Kings center Alex Turcotte (15) skates for the puck past New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic (8) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) watches as Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler (71) clears the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Kings, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
The Kings’ Phillip Danault controls the puck as the New Jersey Devils’ Jack Hughes, left, and Luke Hughes, right, defend during the first period on Thursday night in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Kings right wing Quinton Byfield (55) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) battles for the puck with Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke and Anze Kopitar (11) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
The Kings’ Alex Laferriere, left, controls the puck as the New Jersey Devils’ Jack Hughes, right, defends during the first period on Thursday night in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
The New Jersey Devils’ Luke Hughes controls the puck as the Kings’ Alex Turcotte, right, defends during the first period on Thursday night in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
The New Jersey Devils’ Luke Hughes, right, controls the puck as the Kings’ Trevor Moore defends during the first period on Thursday night in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
The Kings’ Joel Edmundson, left, controls the puck as the New Jersey Devils’ Nico Hischier defends during the first period on Thursday night in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic (8) passes the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Kings Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov, right, passes the puck past New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes during the first period on Thursday night in Newark, N.J. The Kings’ six-game winning streak came to an end with a 3-1 loss. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Kings right wing Alex Laferriere (14) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) reacts during a break in play in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Kings Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov (84) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
The Kings’ Quinton Byfield, right, controls the puck as the New Jersey Devils’ Erik Haula defends during the first period on Thursday night in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (18) passes the puck past Kings right wing Quinton Byfield (55) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Kings goaltender David Rittich gives up a goal between his legs to New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Kings goaltender David Rittich reacts after giving up a goal to New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 3-1. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
The New Jersey Devils’ Jack Hughes, right, and Dougie Hamilton celebrate a goal scored by Ondrej Palat (not pictured) during the second period of their game against the Kings on Thursday night in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
The New Jersey Devils’ Ondrej Palat, left, Jack Hughes (86), Brenden Dillon (5), and Dougie Hamilton (7) celebrate a goal scored by Palat during the second period of their game against the Kings on Thursday night in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Kings center Anze Kopitar during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
The Kings’ Joel Edmundson, right, controls the puck as the New Jersey Devils’ Erik Haula defends during the second period on Thursday night in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Kings defenseman Jordan Spence (21) is congratulated by Jacob Moverare after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Kings players celebrate with Jordan Spence (21) after Spence scored a goal during the second period of their game against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
The Kings’ Jordan Spence (21) celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal during the second period of their game against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
The New Jersey Devils’ Jack Hughes controls the puck during the second period of their game against the Kings on Thursday night in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
The Kings’ Tanner Jeannot, front, controls the puck as the New Jersey Devils’ Brenden Dillon defends during the second period on Thursday night in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
The New Jersey Devils’ Dawson Mercer, left, passes the puck as the Kings’ Quinton Byfield during the second period on Thursday night in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon (5) and Kings right wing Alex Laferriere (14) watch the puck as they fall to the ice during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 3-1. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) watches the puck go wide during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Kings Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 3-1. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) reacts after scoring in front of Kings right wing Alex Laferriere (14) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Kings goaltender David Rittich reacts during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. The Devisl won 3-1. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) celebrates with Ondrej Palat, right, after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Kings, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) celebrates with Stefan Noesen (11) after the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Kings Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 3-1. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Kings right wing Alex Laferriere (14) skates with the puck past New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 3-1. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom stops a shot by Kings right wing Alex Laferriere (14) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 3-1. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (18) and Kings right wing Quinton Byfield (55) battle for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 3-1. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce (22) after scoring a goal past Kings goaltender David Rittich during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 3-1. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Kings goaltender David Rittich (31) reacts after giving up a goal to New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce (22) who celebrates with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) looks to pass the puck during the second period of a game against the Kings Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Kings goaltender David Rittich reacts during a break in play during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) skates with the puck during the second period of a game against the Kings on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Kings center Phillip Danault (24) and New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) keep their eyes on the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 3-1. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) makes a save against Kings center Alex Turcotte (15) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Kings goaltender David Rittich in action during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) skates with the puck past Kings center Alex Turcotte (15) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Kings goaltender David Rittich makes a save during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) sprays water during the third period of a game against the Kings Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 3-1. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
The Kings’ Quinton Byfield, top, controls the puck as the New Jersey Devils’ Ondrej Palat defends during the third period on Thursday night in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
The New Jersey Devils’ Jack Hughes, far left, celebrates with Brenden Dillon (5) and Ondrej Palat (18) after scoring a goal during the third period of their game against the Kings on Thursday night in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) reacts after scoring a goal during the third period of a game against the Kings Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 3-1. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) reacts after scoring a goal during the third period of a game against the Kings on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 3-1. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) reacts after scoring a goal during the third period of a game against the Kings Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 3-1. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
