Arizona Coyotes hold on for gutsy win over Los Angeles Kings

The Coyotes held off a late push by the Kings to pocket a 5-3 win Thursday at Staples Center that secured the franchise’s 1,200th victory. Arizona Coyotes hold on for gutsy win over Los Angeles Kings The Coyotes held off a late push by the Kings to pocket a 5-3 win Thursday at Staples Center that secured the franchise’s 1,200th victory.

Perlini, Martinook help Coyotes hold off Kings for 5-3 win

Arizona Coyotes left wing Brendan Perlini, o Britain, center, scores on Los Angeles Kings goalie Peter Budaj, right, of Slovakia, as defenseman Drew Doughty tries to defend during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Los Angeles. less Arizona Coyotes left wing Brendan Perlini, o Britain, center, scores on Los Angeles Kings goalie Peter Budaj, right, of Slovakia, as defenseman Drew Doughty tries to defend during the first period of an NHL … more Arizona Coyotes goalie Mike Smith stops a shot during the second period of the team’s NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Los Angeles.