Kings ground Jets 2-1 in OT [Video]

Adrian Kempe scored 74 seconds into overtime and added an assist as the Los Angeles Kings beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Friday, extending their winning streak to five games.

Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves for Kings (24-10-5), while Alex Turcotte got his fifth goal of the season.

Mark Scheifele scored Winnipeg’s (28-12-3) lone goal on the night on the power play.

Eric Comrie turned aside 21 of the 23 shots he faced on the night that his goaltending teammate Connor Hellebuyck was honoured pre-game for reaching 300 career wins on Tuesday.

Jordan Spence thought he had opened the scoring just 4:01 into the first period, but the Jets’ coaching staff successfully challenged the play for offside, keeping it scoreless through 20 minutes.

Los Angeles led 6-4 on the shot chart entering the middle frame.

Alex Turcotte scored his fifth goal of the season, redirecting a Kempe point shot at …