Los Angeles at Arizona

Los Angeles is outstanding on defense, fifth in the NHL in goals allowed. That defense keyed a two-game win streak heading into the break, allowing just one goal. Goalie Peter Budaj is 22-14 and a 2.06 goals-against average while filling in for injured Jonathon Quick. The Kings are one spot out of the final Wild Card and face an Arizona team that doesn't play any defense at #29 in goals allowed, #26 in penalty killing, while the offense is #29 in goals scored, and #25 on the power play. The Coyotes are one of two teams whose playoff hopes are all but dead. Phoenix is on a 16-36 run, including 5-16 against the Pacific Division. Take the L.A. Kings.