Los Angeles Kings center Jeff Carter (77) is checked by Detroit Red Wings defenseman Kyle Quincey (27) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Los Angeles Kings center Jarret Stoll (28) is checked by Detroit Red Wings right wing Luke Glendening during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) deflects a shot by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Willie Mitchell (33) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Los Angeles Kings' Justin Williams, bottom, passes the puck as he falls while St. Louis Blues' Alex Pietrangelo watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)