LOS ANGELES — The Kings earned two points and avoided an ignominious distinction by beating one of the NHL’s top teams.

The Kings blanked the Winnipeg Jets, 3-0, on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena – their first home win of the season and their third regulation victory. They were the last Western Conference team to win on home ice, but the New York Rangers remained winless out East after being blanked by the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden.

Winnipeg had won three straight games and brought the NHL’s best points percentage into the clash, a distinction that now belongs to the Montreal Canadiens. The Jets had the best record in the league last season.

Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala each had a goal before Drew Doughty slathered on an empty-netter. Darcy Kuemper was sharp when h

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