Kings 3, Sharks 0

Dustin Penner’s goal, 8:42 into the first period, gave the Kings a 3-0 lead and chased Niemi from the game. Penner took a nice pass from Kevin Westgarth and slapped a rolling puck in the high slot, and the shot deflected off the skate of Sharks defenseman Ian White and into the net.

Antero Niittymaki replaced Niemi, who allowed three goals on four shots.

The Kings’ first goal is now credited to Wayne Simmonds, with assists to Rob Scuderi and Brad Richardson.

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