LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Jamie Quick took a shutout deep into the third period and made 27 saves Thursday in boosting Los Angeles to a 2-1 victory over Calgary.
Quick, making his 138th NHL appearance, came within 3:21 of recording his 10th career shutout.
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Kyle Clifford tipped in a shot by Wayne Simmonds midway through the first period and Anze Kopitar scored on a power play 5:10 into the third.
Kopitar's goal became the game-winner when Olli Jokinen spoiled Quick's shutout bid by tipping in a shot on the power play.
The Kings won their third straight. Los Angeles started the season with a 12-3 record, then lost seven of eight before embarking on its current streak.
Miikka Kiprusoff took the loss, stopping 30-of-32 shots.