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National Hockey League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Phoenix 3, Los Angeles 1
When: 10:00 PM ET, Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Where: Jobing.com Arena, Glendale, Arizona
Referees: Dean Morton, Brad Watson
Linesmen: Lonnie Cameron, Derek Nansen
Attendance: 10452


Coyotes 3, Kings 1: Mike Smith made 41 saves and Kyle Chipchura recorded a goal and an assist as host Phoenix posted its fourth win in five games.

Defenseman Derek Morris and captain Shane Doan also scored for the Coyotes, who have earned at least one point in nine of their last 10 contests (7-1-2). Andy Miele notched a pair of assists for his first two NHL points as Phoenix improved to 5-0-1 at home.

Jarret Stoll spoiled Smith's shutout bid with a power-play goal at 16:39 of the third period. Ben Scrivens stopped 30 shots for the Kings, who outshot the Coyotes 18-6 in the final session.

After more than 38 scoreless minutes, Morris got Phoenix on the board with 1:41 remaining in the second period with a shot from the right point that deflected off a defender and past Scrivens. Doan doubled the lead during a power play 1:35 later, when he tipped defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson's shot from the top of the slot.

Chipchura capped the scoring at 5:38 of the third. David Moss made a pass from the bottom of the right faceoff circle that deflected off Chipchura's skate and in.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Smith came up with a stellar effort after a disappointing showing at Los Angeles on Thursday, when he was pulled after allowing four goals on 15 shots in a 7-4 loss. ... Chipchura also engaged in a fight with Kings LW Daniel Carcillo, giving him a "Gordie Howe" hat trick. ... Coyotes RW Jordan Szwarz made his NHL debut, registering two shots in 8:16 of ice time. Szwarz was in the lineup in place of C Martin Hanzal, who began serving his two-game suspension for a charging incident against Edmonton on Saturday.


Top Game Performances
 
Los Angeles   Phoenix
Jarret Stoll 1 Points Kyle Chipchura 2
Jarret Stoll 1 Goals Kyle Chipchura 1
Jarret Stoll 0 Assists Andy Miele 2
Jarret Stoll 1 Power Play Goals Shane Doan 1
N/A Short Handed Goals N/A
Ben Scrivens .909 Save Percentage Mike Smith .976
Ben Scrivens 30 Saves Mike Smith 41
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Shots Goals Power Play Penalty Kill Penalty Mins Face Offs Won
Los Angeles 42 1 1-3 4-5 19 42
Phoenix 33 3 1-5 2-3 15 28
Upcoming Games
  • Phoenix will play their next game at home against Nashville. The Coyotes have a W/L % of .625 after a win and .600 after a loss.
  • Los Angeles will play their next game at home against San Jose. The Kings have a W/L % of .500 after a win and .800 after a loss.