Dallas goaltenderKari LehtonenstoppedJack Johnson’spenalty shot with 52 seconds left to preserve a 2-1 victory at the American Airlines Center on Monday.
The Kings were awarded the penalty shot when Dallas defensemanJeff Woywitkacovered the puck in the goal crease with his hand. Johnson tried to sweep the puck around the right leg of Lehtonen, who easily stuffed the shot.
Dallas took the lead on two power-play goals in the second period.
Kings goaltenderJonathan Bernierstopped seven shots on the Stars’ three power plays in the first period. But the Kings kept going to the box and Bernier could not keep covering for them.
DefensemanMatt Greenetook an unnecessary roughing penalty in the corner. Loui Erikssonredirected aBrad Richardspass 14 seconds later to tie the score, 1-1, 11:24 into the second period.
Brad Richardsonwas sent off for delay of game after flipping the puck into the stands from the Kings' zone. Richards made another highlight-reel pass, this time sending the puck across ice to the far post, whereJamie Langenbrunnertapped it in for a 2-1 lead 16:59 into the period.
Bernier, who is making a second consecutive start for the first time this season, has stopped 20 of 22 shots.
The Kings took the lead 7:30 into the game whenJustin Williamscircled in from the left and flicked the puck through the crease and off Dallas defensemanNicklas Grossman, who was tangled withRyan Smyth, for the goal.
--Chris Foster
Photo: Kings goaltender Jonathan Bernier can't stop a shot by Stars left wing Loui Eriksson (not pictured) as teammate Brenden Morrow (10) watches it head toward the goal. Credit: Tim Sharp / Associated Press
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