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With the Stanley Cup securely in the hands of the Los Angeles Kings, now's a good time to look back at the defining moments of last season, an eight-month journey that figures to be remembered for decades to come. In chronological order: 1. Home o...

The Kings showed once again in their Game 2 win that it takes multiple players to step up for a team to have success.

Name: Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings Position: Goalkeeper Height/Weight: 6 feet 1, 212 pounds. Seasons with the Kings: 4 What's his role? Stop the puck, simple as that. Snap the glove, throw the pads, stick out the toe of the skate, e...

Western Conference finals Game 3 (Kings lead series, 2-0) Kings vs. Phoenix Coyotes at Staples Center, 6 p.m. Five storylines to track: 1. In the mix - One of the greatest (and busiest) sports weekends in L.A. history begins a little earl...

The stars finally aligned for the Kings. Not the stars that sparkle in the nighttime sky, but those that occupy a roster spot on the Kings, and swallow up a big chunk of the team's budget. Dustin Brown and Anze Kopitar were outstanding in the f...

Western Conference Semifinals Game 1 Kings 3, St. Louis Blues 1 Eight keys to the game: THE FACTS: Home ice doesn't belong to the St. Louis Blues any longer, just as it was stolen from the Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the playo...

The Kings and Blues are scheduled to kick off their Western Conference semifinal Saturday at 4:30 p.m. PT at Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Here's a breakdown of what to watch for as the series unwinds. KINGS OFFENSE vs. BLUES DEFENSE Kings coa...

Of all the major first-round upsets in professional sports, the Los Angeles Kings' five-game victory over the Vancouver Canucks was probably one of the least surprising. At least to everyone inside the L.A. locker room. Sure, the Kings knocked ...

Western Conference Quarterfinals Game 5 Kings 2, Vancouver Canucks 1 (OT) (Kings win series, 4-1) Eight keys to the game THE FACTS: Down by a goal to start the third period and with the momentum of the series tilting heavily toward Va...

Western Conference Quarterfinals Game 4 Kings vs. Vancouver Canucks at Staples Center, 7 p.m. PT (Kings lead the best-of-seven series 3-0) Five storylines to track: 1. History lesson -- Get out your curling brooms; the Kings are going ...

Western Conference Quarterfinal Game 3 (Kings lead series, 2-0) After the 2nd period: Kings 0, Vancouver Canucks 0 The good: Another big sigh of relief as the second period ended with the game was still scoreless. The Canucks have owned t...

Western Conference Quarterfinals Game 2 Kings 4, Vancouver Canucks 2 Eight keys to the game: THE FACTS: Special teams usually play a key role in any playoff series, and Friday night the Kings were extra special, getting two short-handed g...

Western Conference Quarterfinals Game 1 Kings 4, Vancouver Canucks 2 Eight keys to the game: THE FACTS: Dustin Penner, the beleaguered left wing for the Kings, scored the go-ahead goal with 3:14 remaining Wednesday night at Rogers Arena ...

Western Conference Quarterfinals Game 1 Kings vs. Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena, 7:30 p.m. Five storylines to track: 1. Reset button - The best aspect of the playoffs is it allows teams a fresh start, a clean slate or a good old-fashi...

LOS ANGELES -- Leave it to the defending Stanley Cup champions to rain on the Kings' parade. After winning a season-best six consecutive games, including the first three of a wicked four-game home stand, there weren't any conciliatory back sl...

After the 1st period: Kings 0, Boston Bruins 0 The good: Great pace and tempo by the Kings in the opening period, especially the first 17 minutes. The own a 15-11 edge in shot on goals, but the Bruins got the last five after going on the power ...