Category: ‘Game Previews’
Los Angeles Kings Take on Anaheim Ducks for Second Time This Season
February 25th, 2013 at 1:05 PM
Thursday's game between the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks will mark the second meeting of the two Southern California rivals this season.
The Ducks beat the Kings 7-4 in a wild game on Feb. 2 (highlights below), behind forward Nick Bonino's first career hat trick. Bonino has scored just one goal in nine...
Game Preview: Los Angeles Kings at Anaheim Ducks, Round 1
February 2nd, 2013 at 5:02 PM
Since dropping their first two games of the season, the Los Angeles Kings have straightened things out a bit, earning points in four consecutive games coming into Saturday's matchup in Anaheim against the Ducks. The four-game streak has improved the Kings record to 2-2-2 on the season, though their last...
Los Angeles Kings Defeat New Jersey Devils in Overtime 2-1; Open up 2-0 Series Lead in Repeat of Game 1
June 2nd, 2012 at 9:15 PM
There’s still no place like the road for the Los Angeles Kings.
Game two of the Stanley Cup Final was almost a carbon copy of game one, as the Kings took the lead in the first period, the New Jersey Devils had to work to get an eventual equalizer, the game goes...
Kings ready themselves for Devils in Stanley Cup Finals
May 29th, 2012 at 5:16 PM
The theme of the Los Angeles Kings’ run to the Stanley Cup finals this year certainly revolves around one word: team.
Whether its stellar play of goaltender Jonathan Quick, or the play and leadership of captain’s Dustin Brown and Anze Kopitar, everybody on the Kings have had a hand in the...
Kings Should Expect Tough, Extended Series against Coyotes
May 12th, 2012 at 9:30 PM
So far in the 2012 Western Conference playoffs, it’s been a surprisingly easy road to the conference finals for the Los Angeles Kings.
Seeded eighth in the Western Conference; no problem for the Kings. First came a five-game upset of the two-time President’s Trophy winners, the Vancouver Canucks in the first round,...
Kings Prepare for Bruising Second Round Series with St. Louis Blues
April 27th, 2012 at 4:28 PM
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Fresh off its first playoff series win in 11 years, the Los Angeles Kings now ready themselves for what promises to be a hard fought second round Stanley Cup playoff series against the St. Louis Blues, starting Saturday with game one at Scottrade Center.
While the two teams will oppose each other on the ice, the Kings and...
Kings Ready Themselves for a Tough Series with Vancouver Canucks
April 10th, 2012 at 6:18 PM
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The Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks began the 2011-2012 season on the same pedestal, but ended up taking different roots on their way to the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Both the Kings and Canucks were regarded as Stanley Cup contenders heading into the season, but while the road was relatively...
Kings Fall to Minnesota in Shootout, Still Atop Pacific Division
April 1st, 2012 at 5:26 PM
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There was good news and bad news surrounding the Los Angeles Kings’ game with the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night.
We’ll start with the bad. Despite two goals from Brad Richardson, the Kings fell to the Wild 4-3 in a shootout at the Xcel Energy Center. The good news, which probably...
Kings Embark on Four-Game Road Trip
March 26th, 2012 at 6:32 PM
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Fresh off a four-game home stand that saw them collect two points in all but the last game, the Los Angeles Kings now embark on a four-game road trip that could determine whether or not LA continues to fight for a playoff spot and perhaps the Pacific Division title as...
Kings Look to Hold onto First Place in Pacific Division
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:23 PM
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The Los Angeles Kings find themselves in a position they’ve rarely been in a while; in first place.
Granted it’s only the Pacific Division, but it’s certainly not a bad place to be at this time of year, and they will try to hold onto that position on Saturday evening. That...
Los Angeles Kings Look to Continue Winning Streak Against St. Louis Blues
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:53 PM
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Coming off a big win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Kings now brace for another still test on Thursday night.
The Kings put their five-game winning streak on the line tonight against the first-place St. Louis Blues at Staples Center. The Kings’ matchup with the Blues...
Los Angeles Kings Brace for Important Showdown with San Jose Sharks
March 20th, 2012 at 5:23 PM
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The Los Angeles Kings have had a ton of important games this season, but none will compare to what faces the Kings on Tuesday at Staples Center.
The Kings welcome the San Jose Sharks to Staples Center, and just to show how crucial this game is to both teams’ playoff chances,...
Los Angeles Kings Start Important Four Game Home Stand
March 17th, 2012 at 7:07 PM
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With a playoff spot on the line, now looks to be the perfect time to start a four game home stand.
That’s what the Los Angeles Kings will do, starting with Saturday’s clash with the Nashville Predators. The Kings will enjoy the whole week in the friendly confines of Staples Center...
Los Angeles Kings Look to Build Momentum in Playoff Hunt
March 16th, 2012 at 2:46 PM
Just the sight of its cross town rivals is sure to stir up any sort of passion whenever the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks meet.
However, more than just local pride is on the line in Friday night’s installment of the Freeway faceoff at the Honda Center, as the both...
Los Angeles Kings Look to Continue a Few Trends in Columbus
March 8th, 2012 at 1:33 PM
The Kings look to make it four straight wins over the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets and are also looking to continue its recent scoring outburst while trying to keep pace in the crowded Western Conference playoff chase and Thursday’s game at Columbus represents the perfect opportunity to accomplish all those...