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BUFFALO, N.Y. - When asked what he wanted from his struggling power play, Buffalo Sabres coach Nolan quipped, A goal.Tyler Ennis granted that wish with a third-period, power play tally, and the Sabres got 34 saves from Jhonas Enroth in a 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.We did some extra time with them here (Monday) and it was good to get one, Nolan said. Its good for your confidence, especially in a game like this.The game winner snapped a four game, 11-chance run without a power play goal, and ended a two-game losing streak. Buffalo won its third straight at home.Enroth was superb in his first shutout since April 13, 2013, and wasnt troubled despite the Kings 34-16 shots advantage.This was actually one of my easier games, Enroth said. Everything was pretty controlled. I put myself in a good position and was pretty sharp all the way through.The Sabres kept up their home mastery of the Kings. Los Angeles is 1-11-1-1 in its last 14 games in Buffalo. The defending champion Kings lost consecutive games for the fourth time this season.Jonathan Quick had a shutout streak of 119 minutes, 54 seconds against Buffalo snapped by Ennis. Quick blanked the Sabres on Oct. 23 in Los Angeles.The game marked the second meeting between Nolan and his son, Kings right wing Jordan Nolan. Each team won once.Enroth made a shoulder save on a deflected shot by Robyn Regehr at 7:55.The games first penalty wasnt called until Zemgus Girgensons held Los Angeles Anze Kopitar with 13:39 gone in the second.The Kings had their best chance of the period during the man advantage as Enroth had to stop his momentum from carrying Dustin Browns low shot into the net.Hes playing great, Ennis said of Enroth. Hes one of the biggest factors why weve been winning this last month. When we break down hes there to make a good save.Former Sabres defenceman Robyn Regehr was called for roughing early in the third, and Buffalo had several chances to beat Quick in tight before Ennis finally scored.Matt Moulson, Quicks brother-in-law, carried the puck into the corner before finding Ennis alone in front of Quick for the goal 4 minutes into the third.Its a good feeling when youve got a one-on-one with a goalie and youve got the time, Ennis said. Great pass by Moulson, good entry and Im glad we put it in.Kings coach Darryl Sutter was upset to see Ennis wide open.Its a bad play by Mike Richards, Sutter said. You cant drop off. Its a set play for us. You cant drop off in the corner unless we have full control.Drew Stafford also earned an assist.Enroth then stopped Tyler Toffoli twice within seconds to preserve the shutout.With Quick pulled, Ennis was tripped by Drew Doughty to give Buffalo a final-minute power play.Los Angeles fell to 3-5-4 on the road.Its still a ways off from how we need to play if we want to get our game going and play the way we can, Kings alternate captain Matt Greene said. Thats it. Theres no positives.Several Sabres admitted their game plan was to take few chances and play boring.You dont want to go into a slugfest with a champion, coach Nolan said. Theyre a big team, theyre a heavy team. We know we cant battle pound for pound.NOTES: The Sabres are open to the possibility of having rookie defenceman Nikita Zadorov represent Russia at the World Junior Championships this month. ... The Kings didnt play former Sabres defenceman Jamie McBain. ... Buffalo scratched right wing Chris Stewart. 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And while taking highly-touted Simon Fraser offensive lineman Matthias Goossen second overall on Tuesday night will definitely help in an area of need for the club, it was a swap of draft picks that may prove to be his most shrewd move. "When Jesse Briggs started to fall a little bit, you could just see Kyle perk up in his chair.Rolando McClains comeback attempt was short-lived. The enigmatic linebacker, who was activated off the reserve-retired list by the Baltimore Ravens last week, has decided to retire for good, according to a report from ESPN. “I gotta follow my heart. It aint football. If football made me complete I would play. But whenever I think of it my heart pulls me away from whatever reason. ... This means Im done,” McClain texted ESPN.com Monday. 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