Tue 5/15/12 8:18 AM

A perk for the players in the Kings-Coyotes Western Conference final is the close proximity of the two cities. The flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles or vice versa last just one hour, a welcome reality for many involved. "It's a nice change to stay close to home," Kings' forward Dustin Penner said. "You don't have to take Ambien to get down. You can enjoy a natural sleep." With the Ducks in 2007, Penner had to deal with a three-hour time change when they played the Red Wings. "I don't think the East teams know how lucky they are sometimes, staying in their own time zone," Penner said. "One-hour flights are usually the max. They can even go by train."