Random thoughts on the Stars' 4-2 loss

...got the night off. Strange. The last time that happened was April 11, 1999 against the Los Angeles Kings, a 6-2 win

L.A. Kings broadcast duo Bob Miller & Jim Fox

L.A. Kings broadcast team Bob Miller and Jim Fox discuss the Kings' expectations going forward after an unexpectedly hot...

Monday 10: Of Christmas ... and Devils

Before I dive into the holiday edition of the Monday 10, I have to take a short musical detour. I highly recommend that you check out the video for th...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 21, 2009

Kings rise as Ducks struggle

L.A. capitalizes on its strong drafts while salary-cap moves have hurt Anaheim.

Long-suffering Kings now contenders

GM Lombardi's commitment to draft choices pays off when the kids reach their potential.

Shootout secrets

From the December 28, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine: The controversial tiebreaker method some call "the shootout" examined from all angles, via Lindsay Berra and E.J. Hradek.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009

VANCOUVER, CANADA - NOVEMBER 26: Davis Drewiske #44 of the Los Angeles Kings skates away dejected as Henrik Sedin #33 and Daniel Sedin #22 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrate...

VANCOUVER, CANADA - NOVEMBER 26: Davis Drewiske #44 of the Los Angeles Kings skates away dejected as Henrik Sedin #33 and Daniel Sedin #22 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrate...

Kiprusoff makes 34 saves to help Flames hold off Kings

Miikka Kiprusoff made 34 saves, and Dion Phaneuf and Nigel Dawes scored in the Calgary Flames' 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.

Sharks move into tie for Western Conference lead with win

Joe Thornton scored twice in the second period to help the San Jose Sharks snap a five-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.

Flames Top Kings, 2-1

Phaneuf opens scoring as Flames hold off Kings

...44 of the Calgary Flames skate against Teddy Purcell #54 and Oscar Moeller #9 of the Los Angeles Kings on December 17, 2009 at Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Brad Watson/NHLI...

Kings put success into perspective

The Kings are currently one of the league's top teams. Can such a young squad not get ahead of itself and stay focused on the task at hand? L.A. will be tested in Thursday's Game of the Week.

In the Crease: Halak on the move?

Tim Kavanagh looks at a potential change in Jaroslav Halak's value if he gets traded soon.

...NOVEMBER 28: Duncan Keith #2 of the Chicago Blackhawks watches as Anze Kopitar #11 of the Los Angeles Kings controls the puck on the breakaway during the game on November 28, 2009 at Staples Center...