Surging Kings take on fast-rising Minnesota Wild

On Thursday, the Kings were all smiles, joking about the return of Kyle Clifford and making reference to the “Major League” films as they reached a season-high four-game surge.
On Saturday, they’ll be back on their grind at Staples Center against the Minnesota Wild, winner of seven of its last nine games, coming out of left field to enter the playoff picture.
“We’re going to play a real good team, a desperate team on Saturday afternoon. They’re on fire right n