Overview

• Andrei Kuzmenko opened the scoring off a Jeff Malott feed, Andre Lee made it 2-0, and Utah answered through Cameron Hebig and Daniil But.
• Taylor Ward scored the third-period winner for Los Angeles, adding to a preseason that has strengthened his roster candidacy.
• The result pushed the Kings to 4-1-0 in exhibition play while the Mammoth remained winless.
• Kings defenseman Kyle Burroughs exited early after getting banged up and will be evaluated further, coach Jim Hiller said.
• Idaho Central Arena produced a lively, full house for the neutral-site game, and the clubs meet again Thursday at the Delta Center with more established players expected.