Michal Handzus scored with 2:39 remaining in regulation to give the Kings the victory. Wayne Simmonds worked the puck out of the corner to Handzus, who was all alone behind the net and scored on a quick wraparound.

Jonathan Quick made 29 saves for his third shutout of the season (and his career), and had to help kill a late 6-on-4 penalty after a dubious interference penalty was called on Jack Johnson.

Consensus on game MVP seemed to be split between Handzus and Quick, with honorable mentions going to Drew Doughty and Wayne Simmonds.

The Kings were outshot 29-26 but came back fairly strong in the third period after a second-period slumber. Kyle Calder had a team-high four shots on goal and Jarret Stoll was credited with four hits.