Khusnutdinov scores winner and adds assist as Bruins beat Kings

The Boston Bruins defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 in the NHL, with Marat Khusnutdinov scoring the winning goal and adding an assist.

Alex Laferriere opened the scoring in the first period before David Pastrnak tied it in the second. Khusnutdinov put the visitors ahead in the third.

The Russian forward then assisted on Elias Lindholm’s empty-net goal. JJ Peterka added another empty-netter to complete the scoring.

Khusnutdinov, 24, now has five points in nine games this season, comprising two goals and three assists.

Boston extended its winning streak to five games and stands second in the Eastern Conference with 14 points. Los Angeles suffered its sixth consecutive defeat and is 15th in the West with two points.

Both teams play away on October 21: Boston visits Dallas, while Los Angeles faces Washington.