21.   Although they did not have much trouble scoring against the Coyotes, the Kings are in the bottom echelon in scoring.

22.   Although the Kings are pleased, they are cautious about the quick start.

23.   And he said the job goaltender Felix Potvin has done since coming over from Vancouver is the reason the Kings are within reach of a playoff spot.

24.   And I said, hey, man, the only king I know is Jesus.

25.   And now, the Kings are one more win from being crowned Western Conference champions.

26.   And the Kings were happy to have him.

27.   And the Kings are happy to have added their most dynamic offensive threat since the Wayne Gretzky era.

28.   And the king was not amused.

29.   And the Kings were a far more tenacious group, both protecting the puck and protecting their embattled goalie.

30.   And, by then, the Kings were firmly in charge.