Tanner Pearson scored with 26.1 seconds left in overtime to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 2-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday.
Pearson took a pass from Drew Doughty and wired a shot past Calgary goalie Mike Smith to help the Kings beat the Flames for the first time this season after losing the previous two meetings between the teams.
Jake Muzzin also scored for the Kings (26-18-5), while goalie Darcy Kuemper made 30 saves to improve his record to 6-1-3.
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Kuemper started in net for the Kings in place of injured goalie Jonathan Quick, who was pulled early in the second period one night earlier after allowing five goals to the Canucks in Vancouver during a 6-2 loss.
Sean Monahan scored for the Flames (26-16-7), who have recorded points in 10 straight games going 7-0-3 in that span. Calgary has lost three straight 2-1 decisions in extra time on home ice.
Calgary goalie Mike Smith finished with 25 saves.
Smith has been added to the roster for the NHL all-star game, the league announced Thursday.
Smith replaces Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick on the Pacific Division roster.
It will be Smith’s second appearance at an all-star game.
Calgary’s Johnny Gaudreau was previously named to the Pacific Division roster.
The all-star game goes Sunday at Tampa Bay.
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