In goal against Kings

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Los Angeles Kings’ Alex Turcotte (15) scores against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko, bottom ...

The Vancouver Canucks entered Thursday night's game against the Los ... 5-1. Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper had a relatively easy night, making 20 saves on 21 shots. Meanwhile, Thatcher Demko ...

Los Angeles Kings' Alex Turcotte (15) scores against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko, bottom left, as Canucks' Filip Hronek (17) and Kings' Phillip Danault, top left, watch during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Alex Turcotte scored twice and notched an assist as the Los Angeles Kings thumped the struggling Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Thursday.

Turcotte put the Kings ahead 1-0 on the first shot of the game 51 seconds into the first period, beating defenseman Filip Hronek to the net on a 2-on-1 to redirect Kempe’s centering pass over the right pad of a sliding Demko.

Thatcher Demko made 16 saves for the Canucks ... Turcotte enjoyed the first multi-goal game of his career. Los Angeles Kings' Alex Turcotte (15) celebrates after his goal against the Vancouver ...

Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper stopped 20 shots. Thatcher Demko made 16 saves for the Canucks ... Kings: It was the eighth time this season Los Angeles scored five or more goals.