Olympic teams face injury dilemma

Olympic contenders will start to finalize their hockey rosters in the coming days, but will injuries to NHLers get in the way of their fielding the best team possible?

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...

ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 1: Wayne Simmonds #17 of the Los Angeles Kings gets a push into the boards by Scott Niedermayer #27 of the Anaheim Ducks during the...

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.

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...

LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 12: Anze Kopitar #11 of the Los Angeles Kings carries the puck against the Dallas Stars at the Staples Center on December 12, 2009 in...