Kempe's hat trick leads Kings to dominant win over Sharks

Adrian Kempe scored three goals and added an assist in his return from illness, helping the Los Angeles Kings secure a 7-2 victory against the San Jose Sharks. Quinton Byfield also contributed two goals for the Kings.

Adrian Kempe (file photo)
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Adrian Kempe recorded his fifth NHL hat trick and an assist as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the San Jose Sharks 7-2 on Wednesday. Kempe had missed the Kings' previous game due to illness. Quinton Byfield scored twice for Los Angeles in the win.