Category: ‘Kings 101 Features’
St. Louis Blues Take 1-0 Series Lead Over Los Angeles Kings on Shorthanded Goal in Overtime
April 30th, 2013 at 9:07 PM
The Los Angeles Kings never trailed a series throughout the entire postseason a year ago on their way to winning the franchise's first-ever Stanley Cup. If the defending champs want to advance past the first round this spring, they're going to have to do it in comeback fashion.
The Kings went...
Los Angeles Kings-St. Louis Blues Western Conference Quarterfinals Breakdown
April 29th, 2013 at 4:07 PM
The Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues will meet in the postseason for the second straight year, beginning in St. Louis on Tuesday at 5 PM PST. The Kings enter the series having won 10 of their last 11 matchups with the Blues, including a four-game sweep in the...
A Look at the Los Angeles Kings Heading into the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs
April 28th, 2013 at 11:58 PM
The Los Angeles Kings clinched the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference, setting them up for a first-round playoff matchup with the No. 4 seeded St. Louis Blues. The seven-game series will begin in St. Louis on Tuesday, April 30, at 5 PM PST. Here is a look at the Kings' 48-game lockout-shortened season.
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Los Angeles Kings Beat San Jose Sharks, Will Face St. Louis Blues in First Round of Stanley Cup Playoffs
April 27th, 2013 at 11:58 PM
The quest for a second Stanley Cup title is on. If the Los Angeles Kings are to become the first champions to repeat since the 1998 Detroit Red Wings, they will have to do it in a similar fashion to last year. On the road.
Los Angeles was victorious in...
Detroit Red Wings Move into Playoff Picture with 3-1 Win Over Los Angeles Kings
April 24th, 2013 at 11:58 PM
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Los Angeles Kings at Joe Louis Arena on Wednesday, keeping their hopes alive for a 22nd consecutive playoff berth.
The Red Wings have participated in 21 consecutive Stanley Cup Playoffs, dating back to 1991. Their current postseason streak is the longest in North American professional...
Minnesota Wild Score Twice in 16-Second Span to Beat Los Angeles Kings 2-1
April 23rd, 2013 at 11:44 PM
The Los Angeles Kings are in the midst of a race to clinch the No. 4 playoff seed in the West and home-ice advantage along with it, but failed to help their cause in losing 2-1 to the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday.
The Wild (25-18-3, 53 points) scored two goals in...
Los Angeles Kings Defeat Dallas Stars on Jeff Carter’s Overtime Winner
April 21st, 2013 at 11:18 PM
The Los Angeles Kings took sole possession of the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference and home-ice advantage in the opening round of the playoffs with a 4-3 overtime win over the Dallas Stars on Sunday.
Captain Dustin Brown scored twice, and Jeff Carter had a goal and two assists-including...
Los Angeles Kings Beat Surging Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1, Remain Tied for Fourth in Western Conference
April 18th, 2013 at 11:59 PM
The Los Angeles Kings put an end to the Columbus Blue Jackets' five-game winning streak on Thursday, skating to a 2-1 win in front of a sold-out crowd at Staples Center.
Kyle Clifford scored the game-winning goal for Los Angeles, and goaltender Jonathan Quick made 20 saves, as the Kings (25-14-5,...
San Jose Sharks Outlast Los Angeles Kings in Shootout
April 16th, 2013 at 11:31 PM
The San Jose Sharks tightened up the race for home-ice advantage in the Western Conference with a 3-2 shootout win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday.
The game boasted an intense playoff-like atmosphere, as both teams continued to fight for a top-four seed heading into the postseason. The result didn't...
Los Angeles Kings Come Out on Top in Rivalry Game with Anaheim Ducks
April 13th, 2013 at 11:59 PM
With just six games remaining in the season, the Los Angeles Kings (24-14-4, 52 points) aren't giving up on the opportunity to win their first ever Pacific Division title. The defending champs moved to within seven points of the division leading Anaheim Ducks (27-10-5, 59 points), beating their Southern California...
Los Angeles Kings Prevail 3-2 in Shootout with Colorado Avalanche
April 12th, 2013 at 1:08 AM
The Los Angeles Kings got back in the winners circle after consecutive losses to Pacific Division opponents, beating the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in a shootout Thursday at Staples Center.
Jeff Carter scored his team-leading 24th goal of the season, and Mike Richards added a goal and an assist, as the Kings...
Dallas Stars Dominate Third Period in 5-1 Win Over Los Angeles Kings
April 9th, 2013 at 8:59 PM
The Los Angeles Kings lost for the third time in four tries against the Dallas Stars this season, after a 5-1 drubbing at American Airlines Center on Tuesday.
Ray Whitney, and Vernon Fiddler each scored twice in the third period, as the Stars put four goals on the board in the...
Los Angeles Kings Fall in Shootout to Southern California Rival Anaheim Ducks
April 7th, 2013 at 11:38 PM
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The Anaheim Ducks moved closer to clinching the Pacific Division title for just the second time in franchise history, following a 4-3 shootout victory over the Southern California rival Los Angeles Kings on Sunday.
Anaheim extended its division lead to nine points over the defending champs, with just nine games remaining...
Los Angeles Kings Skate to 4-1 Win Over Edmonton Oilers
April 6th, 2013 at 6:07 PM
The Los Angeles Kings won the finale of a short two-game homestand, beating the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 at Staples Center on Saturday.
Jeff Carter had a goal and an assist, and Drew Doughty scored an empty netter from his own blue line, as the Kings took the season series with the...
Los Angeles Kings Blank Minnesota Wild, Move up in Western Conference Standings
April 4th, 2013 at 11:59 PM
Goaltender Jonathan Bernier recorded his first shutout of the season to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 3-0 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.
Justin Williams, who scored twice, and Jeff Carter lit the lamp just 98 seconds apart in the opening minutes of the game, the Kings' first...
Los Angeles Kings Score Twice in Final Period to Beat Dallas Stars 3-2
March 31st, 2013 at 7:59 PM
The Los Angeles Kings struggled against the Dallas Stars this season, losing each of the first past two meetings with their Pacific Division rivals, both of which came at home. The Kings finally broke through with a vengence, earning themselves a 3-2 road win over the Stars at American Airlines...
Los Angeles Kings Lose in Shootout to Minnesota Wild
March 30th, 2013 at 8:17 PM
The Los Angeles Kings were defeated 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday by the Minnesota Wild, but remained undefeated in regulation on their current five-game road trip at 2-0-1.
The Kings took a lead into the third period on goals from Dustin Brown, Jeff Carter, and Justin Williams, but the Wild...
Los Angeles Kings Sweep Season Series with 4-2 Win Over St. Louis Blues
March 28th, 2013 at 9:59 PM
The Los Angeles Kings beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 at Scottrade Center on Thursday, completing a sweep of the three-game season series between the two teams. The Kings have now beaten the Blues eight straight times, including a 4-0 sweep in the second round of last season's Stanley Cup...
Dustin Brown Lifts Los Angeles Kings to 5-4 Win Over Chicago Blackhawks
March 25th, 2013 at 10:01 PM
The Chicago Blackhawks began the 2013 season on a 24-game points streak, but have now lost four of their last seven games following a 5-4 defeat to the Los Angeles Kings at United Center on Monday.
The score jumped back and fourth throughout, with four ties and five lead changes, but...