Here’s more analysis from center Jarret Stoll on the Kings’ improved play
Jarret Stoll played a fine game Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche. He did a nice job analyzing what went right for the Kings during their 4-1 victory, and during a hot streak in which they have...
View ArticleKings defenseman Alec Martinez skates, but isn’t sure when he’ll play
Kings defenseman Alec Martinez practiced with his teammates for the first time since suffering an upper-body injury Feb. 11 against the St. Louis Blues. Martinez wasn’t sure when he might play, but...
View ArticleKings right wing Justin Williams says team is ‘trending in the right direction’
The defending Stanley Cup champion Kings (10-6-2) have won five consecutive games and are starting to meet some their lofty standards of play. They’re not perfect, but as right wing Justin Williams...
View ArticleFinal: Kings 6, Flames 2
Six different Kings scored goals during a 6-2 rout of the defenseless Calgary Flames on Saturday night at Staples Center. Two had three points apiece in the team’s eighth victory in its last 10 games....
View ArticleKings captain Dustin Brown talks about improvement of young defensemen
Came across this gem of a quote on the audio recorder from Kings captain Dustin Brown, who credited the play of young defensemen, including Slava Voynov, for the team’s recent surge in scoring. They...
View ArticleTyler Toffoli talks about his eventful NHL debut in the Kings’ victory
Tyler Toffoli didn’t score in the Kings’ 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night, but he made quite an impression in his NHL debut. He played 13 minutes, 20 seconds and recorded one shot...
View ArticleAnze Kopitar talks about defenseman Drew Doughty’s contributions
Veteran center Anze Kopitar shared his thoughts about the play of Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, who ended a 28-game scoring drought to start the season during a 3-2 victory Tuesday night over the...
View ArticleRobyn Regehr talks about his Kings debut after Monday’s trade from Buffalo
Robyn Regehr had an assist and was a plus-two with six hits and two blocked shots in his first 18 minutes, 25 seconds with the Kings on Thursday night. The veteran made an impact in his debut after...
View ArticleDustin Brown and Anze Kopitar and a scary moment near the net
Perhaps the only sign of uncertainty in the Kings’ 4-1 victory Saturday over the Edmonton Oilers happened when team captain Dustin Brown accidentally high-sticked center Anze Kopitar in the teeth...
View ArticleForward Jeff Carter talks about new Kings defenseman Robyn Regehr
Here’s what Kings winger Jeff Carter said Saturday about new teammate, Robyn Regehr, a veteran defenseman acquired in a trade last Monday from the Buffalo Sabres: “I think I only played against him a...
View ArticleKings’ Drew Doughty fills in for coach Darryl Sutter on the quote of the night
Wouldn’t agree with Kings defenseman Drew Doughty’s assessment of the Kings’ 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks on Sunday night, but I can appreciate his pride in how well he and his teammates played in...
View ArticleKings versus Ducks in the playoffs?
The Kings and Ducks have made the Stanley Cup playoffs in the same season only once, but it’s soon to happen a second time. The defending champion Kings are almost a lock to advance, starting Monday in...
View ArticleKings’ Jonathan Quick following all-Connecticut Frozen Four very closely
Jonathan Quick grew up in Connecticut and has a rooting interest in the Frozen Four, with two New Haven schools battling for the championship. Quinnipiac defeated St. Cloud State in one semifinal and...
View ArticleKings Jonathan Quick sympathizes with plight of rookie goaltender
Kings goalie Jonathan Quick could only watch and share in the anguish of Sami Aittokallio, who had to leave his NHL debut in the third period Thursday because of cramping in both legs. The 20-year-old...
View ArticleKings goaltender Jonathan Quick talks about his newborn son, Carter
Jonathan Quick’s daughter, Madison, got loads of attention during a post-Stanley Cup victory press conference in which her dad showed off the Conn Smythe trophy and she began to choke on a piece of...
View ArticleKings defenseman Drew Doughty talks about playing with Robyn Regehr
Drew Doughty figures he’s been paired with every Kings defenseman at one point or another this season except Slava Voynov. He’s played with Robyn Regehr steadily since Regehr was acquired in a trade...
View ArticleKings defenseman Drew Doughty continues his growth as a player
The evolution of Kings defenseman Drew Doughty continued Saturday night at Staples Center. The numbers might not reflect it, but years from now Doughty might very well look back on the...
View ArticleMuzzin family fence died so young Jake’s shot could grow stronger
Sidney Crosby had his family’s dryer. Jake Muzzin had his family’s fence. Every young Canadian hockey player has to practice his shot somewhere, and while the Muzzin family fence will never be as...
View ArticleKings defenseman Jake Muzzin (part 2)
After a few false starts, Jake Muzzin’s hard work translated into NHL success. He went into Sunday night’s game against the Dallas Stars with seven goals, tops among Kings’ defensemen, and nine assists...
View ArticleKings defenseman Jake Muzzin (part 3)
Jake Muzzin conducted a wide-ranging interview with reporters after Saturday’s practice in El Segundo. He fielded a variety of questions, perhaps the most intriguing of which centered on his ability to...
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