LA Kings fans honor Giguere, Pronger in bathroom urinals
(Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:20:51 PST)
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Video: Bobby Ryan's sick hat-trick goal against the Kings
(Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:45:36 PST)
Peter Harrold is a defenseman for the Los Angeles Kings . If anyone can locate either his skates or his jock,...
Kings Team Report
(Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:13:10 PST)
The Kings' defense was, without question, dreadful last season, and first-year coach Terry Murray made it his immediate priority to limit opponents' shots and scoring chances. He succeeded, quickly, but now faces an even bigger challenge: doing something about the Kings' stagnant offense.
The Kings lead the league in giving up the fewest shots on goal per game—they allowed the Ducks 26 shots in a 4-3 victory on Thursday—but despite frequent line shuffling, Murray has yet to find a combination of forwards that consistently works. Perhaps the Kings took a solid first step Thursday.
A newly configured first line of Anze Kopitar, Wayne Simmonds and Alexander Frolov contributed two goals as the Kings reached the three-goal plateau for only the second time in...
Puck Headlines: Caps coach doesn't like equal ASG representation
(Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:44:27 PST)
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Lidstrom an All-Star for 10th straight time
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:36:17 PST)
Nicklas Lidstrom is headed to the NHL All-Star game for the 10th straight season, but for the first time as captain of the Stanley Cup champion. The six-time Norris Trophy winner, as the league's best defenseman, and Detroit Red Wings teammate Pavel Datsyuk were among 15 players chosen Wednesday to fill out the Western Conference roster for the midseason classic to be played Jan.
C Moller returns to Kings
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:54:01 PST)
Rookie center Oscar Moller returned to the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday after helping his native Sweden to the silver medal at the recently completed World Junior Championship.
Puck Headlines: Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals ready to go 'Patrick Division' on each other
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:44:46 PST)
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Puck Headlines: Even the Canucks can't tell Sedins apart
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:36:31 PST)
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After championship defeat, video embarrassments for Sweden
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:35:34 PST)
The last Swede to win Olympic gold in men's platform diving was Erik Adlerz back in 1912.
Puck Headlines: Ilya Kovalchuk, king of Russian athletes
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:23:55 PST)
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NHL Power Poll: Teams set sights on playoffs
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:07:01 PST)
Toronto coach Ron Wilson noticed it while playing Ottawa this week. The intensity is rising for teams getting...
Puck Headlines: After tragedy, fight debate reaches critical mass
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:15:25 PST)
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Bruins' Bergeron progressing in return from injury
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:16:02 PST)
We might see Bruins center Patrice Bergeron again this season if he continues to make progress from his second concussion in 14 months.
Saturday's three stars: Ellis steps up big for Buffalo
(Sat, 03 Jan 2009 22:41:18 PST)
No. 1 star, Matt Ellis, Buffalo Sabres : Matt Ellis has played less than 100 career games, but none will...
Video: Counting down the top 10 goals of 2008
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:17:11 PST)
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Puck Headlines: Penguins hold players-only meeting after loss
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:11:28 PST)
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Tuesday's three stars: Savard, Conklin come up big in showdowns
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:26:49 PST)
No. 1 star: Marc Savard, Boston Bruins Savard was a difference-maker in the Bruins' 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh...
Canucks get G LaBarbera from Kings for draft pick
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:52:00 PST)
The Canucks, still missing top goalie Roberto Luongo, added some netminder insurance by acquiring Jason LaBarbera from the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night for a seventh-round pick in the 2009 draft. LaBarbera will join Curtis Sanford and rookie Cory Schneider, who have been sharing Vancouver's goaltending duties since Luongo was placed on the injured list Nov.
Canucks acquire G LaBarbera from Kings
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:48:01 PST)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Ticker) -- The Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday acquired goaltender Jason LaBarbera from the Los Angeles Kings for a seventh-round pick in the 2009 draft.
Kings assign C Lewis to minors
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:17:01 PST)
The Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday assigned center Trevor Lewis to Manchester of the American Hockey League.
Blue Jackets blank Kings 2-0
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:39:01 PST)
In a matchup of rookie goalies who appear to have bright futures, the Blue Jackets' Steve Mason stopped everything. The Kings' Jonathan Quick let one get by him. Mason made 24 saves, Kris Russell scored during a power play in the second period and Columbus defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-0 on Monday night.
Monday's three stars: Nystrom's shorthanded speed tops Wild
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:38:35 PST)
No. 1 star: Eric Nystrom, Calgary Flames With the game tied 1-1 in the third period, a Calgary shorthanded...
Puck Headlines: Could Detroit get shut out of all-star starters?
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:10:55 PST)
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NHL Power Poll: Bruins take over top spot
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:26:36 PST)
The best story of the week might be the Boston Bruins, who have won eight straight games to catch San Jose at the top of the NHL standings.
