Kings skate past Coyotes

Phoenix, AZ

The Los Angeles Kings got back to .500 with a 4-0 shut-out win over the Coyotes. As has been the case for most of the year, the Kings have responded well after on off day. The Kings now 15-15-6 (36 pts) were able to overcome a hard fought third period to preserve the shut-out. It was the 2nd such shut-out in only 6 career games for Jonathan Quick. His second in the three games, the first coming against Columbus who the Kings host this Monday night at Staples. Coach Terry Murray seems to be getting through to is young team. The offense played well with early goals from both Ivanans and Frolov. The Kings easily out hustled the Coyotes most of the night. Even more, the Kings penalty killing, 7th in the NHL, skated sharp tonight killing off 9 consecutive penalties including twice being two men down. Phoenix could not take advantage of it's home ice and failed to put one in the net in nine tries on the powerplay. The Kings however, were able to convert on 2 of 6 extra man sessions.  

Rookie goaltender, Jonathan Quick played an exceptional game between the pipes. He faced 26 shots and didn't let one past him. In the third period alone Quick had to defend against 5 Phoenix power plays and saved 9 shots on goal in the third. For a net-minder joining his NHL team and adjusting so quickly is a great sign for Kings brass. Quick was just called up from the Kings AHL affiliate Manchester Monarchs just in time for his NHL debut, Dec. 6th, 2007. He stopped 15 0f 17 shots for his first NHL win over the Buffalo Sabres. Quick was first drafted by the Kings in the third round, 72nd overall in the 2005 NHL entry draft.

Kings Goals, all coming in the first two periods were scored by Ivanans, Frolov (2), and Jarrett Stoll. Quincey, Purcell, and Handzus rounded out the scoring with an assist each.