Wild dethrone Kings, win sixth straight

Darroll Powe finished with a goal and an 2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center.

Mikko Koivu, Marco Scandella and Cody Almond each lit the lamp, while Nick Johnson contributed a pair of assists for the Wild, who have won six straight and improved to 19-7-3, good for an NHL-best 41 points.

Dustin Penner and Trent Hunter scored, while Jack Johnson added two helpers for the Kings, who have lost three consecutive games.