THE WEEK AHEAD

Thursday vs. Phoenix, 7:30 p.m., Fox Sports Net -- A disputed goal gave the Coyotes a 2-1 victory over the Kings on Dec. 15 at Phoenix.

Sunday at Colorado, 3 p.m., Fox Sports Net/ESPN2 -- The Kings visit Denver for the first time since their season-ending Game 7 defeat in April.

Monday vs. Chicago, 7:30 p.m., Fox Sports Net -- The Kings never recovered after giving up two goals in the first 3 1/2 minutes of a 3-1 loss to the Blackhawks at Chicago on Sunday.

-- Jerry Crowe