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.

Despite another strong effort from Spencer Knight, the Los Angeles Kings got two hard-working goals in the third and beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 on Thursday night. Florida held a 1-0 lead going into the third,

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

Wednesday night’s comeback victory over defending champ Florida is a boost. Drew Doughty’s return could be another, as could a home-heavy schedule on the horizon.

He’s one of those players where it’s just a matter of time until he breaks out — and he’s breaking out right now.’