Kings vs. Minnesota Wild

Kings defenseman Drew Doughty during a break in the action against the Minnesota Wild at Staples Center on Thursday.

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, left, turns away a point blank shot from Minnesota Wild center Charlie Coyle during second period action at Staples Center on Thursday.

Minnesota Wild center Jarret Stoll, right, tries to shoot on Kings goalie Jonathan Quick during second period action at Staples Center on Thursday.

Minnesota Wild players celebrate after teammate Zach Parise scored a second period goal past Kings goalie Jonathan Quick at Staples Center on Thursday.

Kings center Anze Kopitar, left, threatens Minnesota Wild goalie Darcy Kuemper during first period action at Staples Center on Thursday.

Kings winger Dustin Brown, right, fires an off balance shot as Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba checks him during first period action at Staples Center on Thursday.

Minnesota Wild center Jarret Stoll, a former King, waves to the crowd during a brief tribute to him during the first period at Staples Center on Thursday.

Kings center Trevor Lewis and Minnesota Wild center Miko Koivu fall to the ice as they try to control the puck during first period action at Staples Center on Thursday.

Kings winger Dwight King tries to control the puck as Minnesota Wild goalie Darcy Kuemper slides to block it during first period action at Staples Center on Monday.