End of first period
Coyotes 2, Kings 1
A fairly even period. Both teams scored on their only real power-play chances of the period and Phoenix's first goal came as a result of Jack Johnson's defensive-zone hiccup. Plenty of chances for both teams and some good end-to-end action. Both teams had 13 shots on goal. No Kings player had more than two shots on goal. Zeiler was credited with three hits.

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Yo Rich,
Has Crawford signed off on Preissing for the rest of the season.
In favor of Klemm & Dallman.
This coach has got to go.
sully's got jump!