Kings struggle to their fourth consecutive loss

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The Blackhawks’ Ethan Del Mastro, right, celebrates with Craig Smith after scoring during the second period of Monday’s game against the Kings. Paul Beaty / ap

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The Associated Press

CHICAGO — Spencer Knight made 41 saves in his first game with Chicago, helping the Blackhawks beat the Kings 5-1 on Monday night.

Defensemen Alec Martinez and Ethan Del Mastro scored for the Blackhawks, who opened a three-game homestand with their second consecutive win. Ilya Mikheyev, Andreas Athanasiou and Ryan Donato also scored.

Knight was acquired by Chicago when it traded defenseman Seth Jones to Florida on Saturday night.

Anze Kopitar scored his 14th goal for the Kings, who dropped their fourth straight game. Darcy Kuemper stopped 14 shots.

Mikheyev snapped a 1-1 tie with his 12th goal 46 seconds into the second period. The Blackhawks then caught a break when Del Mastro sent the puck toward the net and it went in off the left skate of Kings defenseman Jacob Moverare.

Del Mastro was credited with his second goal in 13 career games.