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.

Thin Blue Line: Markov due back soon

Victoria Matiash notes that Andrei Markov's impending return should help the Montreal Canadiens, and also ranks the top 75 fantasy defensemen.

Your rants, my answers

...the Los Angeles Kings are first in the Western Conference. This, despite injuries that have kept Ryan Smyth, Rob Scuderi, Wayne Simmonds and Jarret Stoll out of the lineup at various times; despite horrendous...

Front Line: Deconstructing Mike Fisher

Sean Allen explains the disparity between his ranking of Mike Fisher and what Player Rater says about the Senators forward's stats.

Kesler goal, Luongo in net lift Canucks over Kings

Ryan Kesler helped the Canucks beat the West-leading Kings on Monday.

Open Ice: Return of the King

Sean Allen looks forward to the return of Ryan Smyth and the effect it will have on the Los Angeles Kings' offense in general and Anze Kopitar in particular.

GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 02: Ryan Smyth #94 and Anze Kopitar #11 of the Los Angeles Kings celebrate after defeating the Phoenix Coyotes...

GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 02: Ryan Smyth #94 and Anze Kopitar #11 of the Los Angeles Kings celebrate after defeating the Phoenix Coyotes...

Chat with Kings blogger

...Johnson) and in net (Quick). This summer they added two key high character, proven winners -- veterans Ryan Smyth and Rob Scuderi. This complemented deals made prior to last season to get Matt Greene and...

Williams helps Kings stop Coyotes' five-game win streak

Oscar Moller and Jack Johnson netted first-period goals, Justin Williams scored in the eighth round of a shootout, and the Los Angeles Kings got a 3-2 victory over the Coyotes on Thursday night.

Front Line: Has Gaborik reached peak?

Marian Gaborik has risen up to No. 5 in the forwards rankings after a great start, but Sean Allen thinks he can't get much higher.

Parse, Stoll score as Kings beat Flames

The Kings beat the road-weary Flames on Monday for their fifth win in seven games.

FA talks, Vinny's future and those 'cheat' deals

The NHL's list of contract investigations has apparently grown to four. You may remember I reported a couple of times this season on the league's inv...

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Sens rally but Kings fight back as Doughty, Williams provide the scoring

Drew Doughty netted the tiebreaking goal, Wayne Simmonds scored on a penalty shot, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Ottawa Senators 6-3 Thursday night for their fourth win in five games.