Kings Shutout Coyotes, 1-0

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Jonathan Bernier made 25 saves for his second shutout of the season and the Kings edged the Coyotes, 1-0, at Staples Center. Jarret Stoll's power-play tally in the third period was the lone offense as the Kings won for the fourth time in five games. Bernier started for the first time since February 24.

Ilya Bryzgalov stopped 17-of-18 shots in Phoenix's fifth consecutive loss. The game was deadlocked for more than 52 minutes, but the Kings broke the tie with Phoenix defenseman Rostislav Klesla in the penalty box for a high stick. Los Angeles worked the puck around the zone before Anze Kopitar, behind the goal line, found Stoll at the point with a strong pass. Stoll unleashed a slap shot that got through traffic and Bryzgalov at 12:13.

The Coyotes put together several rushes and pressured in the Kings' zone in the final minute, but Bernier held strong.

Game Notes

The Kings have won the last two matchups after dropping the first three this season...Phoenix was 0-for-3 on the power play...LA improved to 3-1-0 on its six-game homestand, which continues Saturday against Vancouver.

For more information on today's game, be sure to read Jewels From The Crown.

Dustin Penner To Make Kings Debut Tonight Against Coyotes At Staples Center

The Los Angels Kings made a big splash on Monday, the day of the NHL trade deadline, acquiring Dustin Penner from the Edmonton Oilers for a pair of draft picks and defenseman Colten Teubert. Tonight, Penner makes his Kings debut as they host the Phoenix Coyotes in a Pacific Division battle of playoff seeding. Tonight is the fourth game of a six-game homestand for the Kings, and here are the pertinent details of tonight's game:

• Teams: Kings (35-24-4) vs. Coyotes (33-22-10)
• Time: 7:30 p.m. PST
• Location: Staples Center, downtown Los Angeles
• Standings: Kings, 74 points (tied for 7th in West, two points behind Phoenix and Chicago for fourth seed); Coyotes, 76 points (tied for 4th in West)
  
• Streaking: The Kings lost Monday, but are 11-2-3 in their last 16 games; Phoenix has lost four straight, after winning eight straight
  
• Last 10 Games: Kings 6-2-2; Avalanche 6-3-1
• Previous Matchups: Coyotes won in Phoenix 4-2 on October 21 and 6-3 on December 29; Coyotes won in L.A. on January 20; Kings won in Phoenix on January 22; Phoenix leads season series 3-1-0
• Home & Road: The Kings are 19-10-1 at Staples Center; the Coyotes are 18-11-5 on the road.
  

For more information on today's game, be sure to read Jewels From The Crown.