Nhl Los Angeles Kings Vs Arizona Coyotes -

The matchup between the and the Arizona Coyotes is a regional battle that shifted significantly in April 2024 when the Coyotes franchise was relocated to Salt Lake City to become the Utah Hockey Club . Before this move, the two teams shared a history defined by a geographic rivalry and a high-stakes meeting in the 2012 Western Conference Finals. Historic Rivalry: 2012 Western Conference Finals

: Goaltender Jonathan Quick recorded a 94.5% save percentage during the series, while Jeff Carter scored a hat trick in Game 2. NHL Los Angeles Kings vs Arizona Coyotes

: The Kings took control early, winning the first two games on the road. The matchup between the and the Arizona Coyotes

The most significant moment in their shared history occurred during the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs , where the Kings defeated the Coyotes (then known as the Phoenix Coyotes) 4-1 in the Conference Finals. : The Kings took control early, winning the

: The victory propelled the Kings to the Stanley Cup Final, where they won their first championship in franchise history. Head-to-Head Statistics

Historically, the Coyotes held a competitive edge in overall wins, though the Kings dominated their more recent encounters before the Arizona franchise became inactive. Kings @ Coyotes 05/22/12 | Game 5 Conference Finals 2012