Stone scores in OT, Eichel had 3 assists in Golden Knights' 3-2 win over Kings

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Stone scored 25 seconds into overtime, Jack Eichel had three assists and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Wednesday night.

Eichel found Stone in front for a shot into an open goal.

The Golden Knights recovered to win their season-best fifth straight after Brandt Clarke tied it at 2 for the Kings with 1:27 remaining in regulation.

Braeden Bowman and Mitch Marner also scored for Vegas, and Akira Schmid made 22 saves. The Golden Knights have picked up a point in six straight games.

Kevin Fiala had a goal and an assist, and Darcy Kuemper made 24 saves for the Kings. They have lost four of five.

Clarke jammed in Adrian Kempe’s centering pass at the left post with Kuemper off for an extra attacker.

Schmid got his third straight win, and his 14-4-5 record has helped the Golden Knights navigate the absence of Adin Hill because of a lower-body injury.

Hill hasn’t played since Oct. 20 but could be available when the Golden Knights return home Thursday for the second game of a back-to-back.

Golden Knights: Host Toronto on Thursday night.

Kings: Host Anaheim on Friday night.

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Vegas Golden Knights left wing Cole Reinhardt (23) looks to take a shot on goal as Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke (92) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Los Angeles Kings left wing Kevin Fiala (22) and Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) fight for possession of the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Vegas Golden Knights center Colton Sissons (10), Los Angeles Kings left wing Kevin Fiala (22) and Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud (2) fight for possession of the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Los Angeles Kings right wing Quinton Byfield (55) and Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) fight for possession of the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Braeden Bowman (42) is greeted by Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (61) after scoring against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jalen Brunson missed the final three quarters of New York's loss to Sacramento on Wednesday night because of a right ankle injury.

The All-Star point guard was hurt in the first quarter when he was dribbling and his ankle appeared to give out and he fell to the court. Brunson went to the locker room and the Knicks said he was questionable to return before later ruling him out for the second half.

Brunson had four points in five minutes. His status for the Knicks' game Thursday at Golden State is uncertain.

Brunson missed two games with a sprained right ankle in November and a month with the same injury late in the 2024-25 season.

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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, center, takes a shot in the paint during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)