Kings snap Jets winning streak

Adrian Kempe has become a frequent Winnipeg Jets tormenter.

The Los Angeles Kings winger scored the decisive goal in Tuesday’s 3-0 victory over the Jets at Crypto.com Arena, with Kevin Fiala (on the power play) and Drew Doughty (into an empty net) supplying the others.

Kempe has now recorded at least one point in six consecutive games against the Jets and he’s produced five goals and 10 points during that span.

The Jets, who slipped to 9-4-0 as their three-game winning streak was snapped, are back in action on Friday against the San Jose Sharks as they continue a six-game road trip.

Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey appeared to open the scoring at 8:39 of the first period when his point shot beat Darcy Kuemper, but the goal was waved off immediately for goalie interference on Gabe Vilardi — who made contact with the Kings goalie after entering the blue paint.

After plenty of deliberation, the Jets used a coach’s challenge, suggesting it wasn’t actually goalie interference but the call was upheld and Winnipeg was given a penalty for delay of game.

Kuemper made 23 saves to record the 37th shutout of his career, while Connor Hellebuyck finished with 23 saves in his 10th start of the season.

Captain Adam Lowry made his season debut for the Jets, finishing the game with one shot on goal and four hits in just over 14 minutes of ice time.