Kings lean on stars in 4-1 win over Rangers

LAS VEGAS — Anze Kopitar scored 15 seconds into the game Friday night, and the Kings went on to a 4-1 preseason victory over the New York Rangers at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Jeff Carter, Mike Richards and Trevor Lewis also scored for the Kings (3-2-1), who led, 3-1, after the first period.

Carter and Richards each scored on the power play in the first. Carter also assisted on Richards’ goal.

J.T. Miller scored for the Rangers (1-5), who played their fourth game in five nights, closing their western preseason trip. They open the regular season Thursday at Phoenix.

Jonathan Quick had 22 saves for the Kings, who finish the preseason tonight against Colorado in Las Vegas and start the regular season Thursday at Minnesota.

Henrik Lundqvist finished with 29 stops for New York.