Historically, the Coyotes held a competitive edge in overall wins, though the Kings dominated their more recent encounters before the Arizona franchise became inactive. Kings @ Coyotes 05/22/12 | Game 5 Conference Finals 2012

: The victory propelled the Kings to the Stanley Cup Final, where they won their first championship in franchise history. Head-to-Head Statistics

The matchup between the and the Arizona Coyotes is a regional battle that shifted significantly in April 2024 when the Coyotes franchise was relocated to Salt Lake City to become the Utah Hockey Club . Before this move, the two teams shared a history defined by a geographic rivalry and a high-stakes meeting in the 2012 Western Conference Finals. Historic Rivalry: 2012 Western Conference Finals

: The Kings took control early, winning the first two games on the road.

: Goaltender Jonathan Quick recorded a 94.5% save percentage during the series, while Jeff Carter scored a hat trick in Game 2.

The most significant moment in their shared history occurred during the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs , where the Kings defeated the Coyotes (then known as the Phoenix Coyotes) 4-1 in the Conference Finals.