Los Angeles paused Adrian Kempe’s extension talks, opting to regroup after a start to the season that suggests a pragmatic approach to a key veteran. Market dynamics, not urgency, seem to drive the hold as the Kings weigh cap flexibility against Kempe’s value on the wing.

Across the league, Kaprizov’s extension has rippled through winger valuations, nudging teams to recalibrate offers for players like Kyle Connor, Alex Tuch, and Artemi Panarin. Kempe’s camp remains hopeful, but the timing of negotiations could hinge on how the cap picture evolves and how other deals influence the market as the season unfolds.

Watch lists expand beyond Kempe: Minnesota Wild, Necas, Connor, Tuch, Panarin, and Lane Hudson feature as barometers for price and term. With revenue growth lifting the cap, longer deals could become more common, complicating early-season decisions for fantasy managers and bettors alike.

Mark Scheifele seized the moment with a pair of late-3rd-period goals, lifting the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 comeback win over the Los Angeles Kings at Canada Life Centre. The victory came after Scheifele and a resurgent Jets attack, bolstered by Connor Hellebuyck’s 30-save night, turned a deficit into a win as Kyle Connor’s prior-hot hand looms as a constant fantasy consideration.

Jordan Barron’s created chaos in the late seconds of the second, setting up Scheifele’s equalizer, while Morrissey fed the decisive feed off the point for the winner. With Lowry out, Scheifele’s leadership and sustained offense become even more pivotal for Winnipeg’s fantasy upside and team resilience.

Mark Scheifele delivered a two-goal night, including a third-period deflection that put Winnipeg ahead 3-2, as Connor Hellebuyck stopped 29 and the Jets survived a late push from Los Angeles. The Kings answered with Adrian Kempe and Mikey Anderson scoring, Darc y Kuemper turning away 25 shots. Winnipeg steadied after a rocky second, powered by Scheifele’s timely finishes and a crucial Morrissey saucer pass that ruptured L.A.’s plan.

Mark Scheifele powered Winnipeg to a 3-2 comeback win over the Los Angeles Kings, scoring twice and stepping up as a leader with Adam Lowry sidelined. Josh Morrissey fed a precision pass that Scheifele redirected for the pivotal go-ahead goal, and Morgan Barron's pressure helped set up the sequence. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 30 shots in a strong team defensive effort. LA got goals from Mikey Anderson and Adrian Kempe, but the Jets closed strong.