"Kyle Clifford sent the Kings to the All-Star break in style, turning in his first career Gordie Howe hat trick en route to a 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Monday night at Staples Center.

"Me and (teammate Kevin Westgarth) had a bet on whoever got the first one gets a nice Porterhouse at the restaurant of our choice," said Clifford, who finished with a goal, an assist and a fight to earn the "hat trick."

"I once did a 52-ounce one, so we'll see if I can top that.""