Kings defenseman Robyn Regehr checks Coyotes center Jeff Halpern as they battle in the corner during the third period. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Kings forward Jeff Carter brings the puck up ice against the Coyotes in the third period. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
The puck bounces away from King goalie Jonathan Quick as Coyotes winger Shane Doan and Kings defenseman Willie Mitchell look for the rebound. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Kings right wing Marian Gaborik is swarmed by teammates after scoring against Coyotes goalie Mike Smith for a 3-2 lead in the second period. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Teammates come to the aide of Coyotes goalie Mike Smith, who had the goal fall on top of him in the second period. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (8) fires a shot at Coyotes goalie Mike Smith in the second period. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Kings center Mike Richards goes on the attack against the Coyotes in the first period Monday night at Staples Center. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Kings left wing Tanner Pearson fires a shot that would beat goalie Mike Smith (not pictured) for a goal in the first period. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Kings left wing Tanner Pearson (center) is congratulated by teammates Alec Martinez (27) and Trevor Lewis after scoring a goal in the first period. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Kings center Mike Richards tries to fight off Coyotes left wing Lauri Korpikoski for possession of the puck in the first period. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Kings left wing Tanner Pearson looks for the rebound in front of Coyotes goalie Mike Smith in the first period. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
