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Western Conference finals Game 5 Kings 4, Phoenix Coyotes 3 (OT) (Kings win the series, 4-1) Eight keys to the game: THE FACTS: In the blink of an eye, the Los Angeles Kings ended 19 years of frustration Tuesday night. Dustin Penner's...

Dean Lombardi has his fingerprints all over Kings' run to Stanley Cup finals.

Western Conference finals Game 5 (Kings lead series, 3-1) Kings vs. Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena, 6 p.m. PT Five storylines to track: 1. Repeat performance: The Kings have been down this road before. One month ago today, to be exac...

EL SEGUNDO -- On a morning when Los Angeles Kings coach Darryl Sutter gave his players the option of practicing on the ice or letting their bodies heal after Game 4's loss to the Phoenix Coyotes the day before, team captain Dustin Brown was the first...

Western Conference final Game 4 (Kings lead the series, 3-0) After the 2nd period: Phoenix Coyotes 2, Kings 0 The good: Well, at the least the Kings have a comfortable lead in the series. They took their foot off the gas pedal somewhat in...

Western Conference final Game 4 (Kings lead the series, 3-0) After the 1st period: Phoenix Coyotes 1, Kings 0 The good: The Kings generally outplayed the Coyotes in every category but the scoreboard. They kept Phoenix without a shot on go...

EL SEGUNDO -- Apparently, flopping isn't limited to the NBA. According to Phoenix Coyotes coach Dave Tippett, the NHL is falling into the same trap that has been a hot topic in the NBA playoffs. Players are exaggerating contact in an effort ...

LOS ANGELES -- Scoring one goal against the Los Angeles Kings has been tough enough in the postseason; getting two straight has been next to impossible. The Kings have answered nearly every goal by the opposition with one of their own, and usually...

Western Conference finals Game 3 (Kings lead the series, 2-0) After the 2nd period: Kings 1, Phoenix Coyotes 1 The good: The Kings have been outstanding when it comes to answering a goal by the opposition in these playoffs. That's what h...

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...

Western Conference finals Game 2 Kings 4, Phoenix Coyotes 0 (Kings lead the series 2-0) Eight keys to the game: THE FACTS: If the Los Angeles Kings didn't have such a fervent fan base waiting for them back home, they might want to play...

Western Conference finals Game 1 Los Angeles Kings 4, Phoenix Coyotes 2 Eight keys to the game: THE FACTS: The Kings jumped on the Coyotes from the first drop of the puck Sunday night, gave away a pair of one-goal leads at Jobing.com Are...

Western Conference finals Game 1 Kings vs. Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena, 5 p.m. Five storylines to track: 1. The Unpredictables: If there's anyone out there who predicted this conference final back in September, or even February, t...

The Kings and Coyotes are scheduled to kick off their Western Conference final Sunday at 5 p.m. PT at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Here's a breakdown of what to watch for as the series unwinds. KINGS OFFENSE vs. COYOTES DEFENSE Throw out...

QUICK FIRST LOOK Opponent: Phoenix Coyotes Regular-season records: Kings, 40-27-15, 95 points (8th in the Western Conference); Coyotes, 42-27-13, 97 points (3rd in the Western Conference) Playoff schedule: TBA Previous meetings this seaso...

Phoenix Coyotes 5, Kings 4 (SO) Eight keys to the game: THE FACTS: After finally experiencing a scoring spree following back-to-back shutout losses, the Kings caved in where they've been the most stable this season, allowing three power-play go...