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.

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

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.

The Kings’ first goal snapped a career-best scoreless streak of 151 minutes and 13 seconds for Panthers goalie Spencer Knight.

Adrian Kempe continued his hot streak by netting the game-winner as the host Los Angeles Kings cued up a third-period comeback to claim a 2-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday.