"Timely goals were scored. Great saves were made. Sound defense was being played throughout. Bodies were being sacrificed until the end.

It all came together for the Ducks on Monday night in a performance they could display on their mantle.

Jonas Hiller's first shutout of the season and goals by Cam Fowler and Jason Blake highlighted an impressive collective effort by the Ducks in a 2-0 victory over the Kings at Honda Center in the season's first meeting between the rivals.

If this wasn't the best game of the season for the inconsistent Ducks (12-11-3) it certainly belongs on the short list.

"That's the type of game our hockey club has to play night in and night out," Ducks coach Randy Carlyle said. "It was a good one for us. We feel good about ourselves because we won a big hockey game.

"We had an effort from every member of our group. That's what is important.""