Kings use 3rd-period surge to beat Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — The Kings are doing their best to remain ahead of the Edmonton Oilers as they battle for potential home-ice advantage in the postseason – and a Pacific Division title isn’t out of the question either.

Kevin Fiala and Trevor Moore scored in a 44-second span early in the third period and the Kings beat the Utah Hockey Club, 4-2, on Thursday night for their third straight victory.

Drew Doughty had an empty-net goal and an assist, Adrian Kempe scored his 33rd of the...