Samuel Helenius and Adrian Kempe scored in the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 on Wednesday night. Darcy Kuemper stopped 26 shots for Los Angeles, which was held to two goals or fewer for the seventh time in eight games and snapped a two-game skid.

Adrian Kempe scored for the fourth straight game, Samuel Helenius got his first career NHL goal, and the Kings (26-14-5) won for the second time in their past six games (2-4-0). Darcy Kuemper made 26 saves, allowing one goal or fewer for the sixth time in his past seven starts.

Samuel Helenius scores his first NHL goal, Adrian Kempe tips in a go-ahead goal and the Kings hold on for a 2-1 win. Darcy Kuemper stops 26 shots for the hosts, who remain desperate for more