Sharks @ Kings: Numbers and Analysis
Nothing happening.It wasn't pretty and it wasn't exciting. Thankfully, the standings don't ask you how you win, just that you do. Given the way that things have gone lately, a game where both teams...
View Article2014 NHL Draft Rankings January Consensus Top 60: Ekblad Moves Up, Perlini Rises
Aaron Ekblad noses into the lead, Perlini moves upIn my last update, I noted the stagnation at the top of the list being the hallmark of the cream of the crop through December. But the late January...
View ArticleGame Day #54: Kings @ Coyotes Preview
Beggars can't be choosers and blah blah, but how about more than one goal tonight? Please?Los Angeles Kings vs. Phoenix Coyotes (Jobing.com Arena) (lol)Time: 6:00 pmTV: Fox Sports WestEnemy reading:...
View ArticleLos Angeles Kings vs. Phoenix Coyotes recap: Beat(down) LA!
The Coyotes played their most "Coyote" game of the season and throttled a tired L.A. Kings team in a potential statement 3-0 victory.After a disappointing defensive effort against the Canucks on Sunday...
View ArticleKings @ Coyotes Recap: The Kings Can't Score
A backup goalie shut out the Kings, and we knew it was coming. That's a problem, right?It was a frustrating evening for the Los Angeles Kings. Not that it's anything new, of course. The Phoenix Coyotes...
View ArticlePens Points Wednesday: LA-Bound
James Neal for Sochi? Kris Letang's name can't stay out of the rumors, Tanner Glass is hitting people and a lot more in today's Pens Points!"I’m not actively shopping any players at this point," Shero...
View ArticleWhy can't the Kings score?
The Los Angeles Kings have scored 28 goals in 18 games and are 26th in the league in goals per game for the season. Why does a team with so much talent struggle to score this much?When you watch the...
View ArticleAudio: Eric Talks Stadium Series and More with Hockey Craze Radio Network
Have a listen as Eric returns to Hockey Craze Radio to talk about the Stadium Series and beyond on Two 4 Roughing.The dust is settling on the Ducks 3-0 victory over the Kings at Dodger Stadium,...
View Article[POLL] Why IS The Kings' Offense Struggling?
It's probably a combination of things, but before providing our analysis, we wanted to see what you thought the main reason was for the Kings' recent scoring woes.It's officially gotten ugly for the...
View ArticleKings @ Coyotes: The good, the bad and the ugly
This game was mostly ugly, but we'll also look at what worked and what was slightly less depressing for LA last night. The GoodJeff Carter was far and away the Kings best forward last night. He was one...
View ArticleThe Kings are still a very good team and will win lots of games soon.
We swear.In a recent article, our SBN colleague, Eric T. reviewed the process of trying to quantify the importance of shot differential in the NHL.As we’ve touched on many times, the Kings are an elite...
View ArticleKings Gameday: No More GOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLS
Wha' happened?Hi everyone, I'm still sick, so I'm going to keep this brief.The Kings can't score.Well, see ya later.Next GamePittsburgh Penguins@ Los Angeles KingsThursday, Jan 30, 2014, 7:30 PM PST...
View ArticleThursday Pens Points: Kings Gameday
Pens face the Kings after more than 2 years. Kings shooting % is low, and let's hope it doesn't pick up tonight. The Pens and their moms are in LA getting ready to face the LA Kings. I want Geno's mom....
View ArticleKings Clips: Defending the Outdoor Game and Searching for Offense
Plus, Ben Scrivens.We'll start off today's links with a monologue, because I might as well use this space to defend California hockey, right?SB Nation sent a writer to Saturday's Kings-Ducks outdoor...
View ArticleNHL Thursday: Ducks top Flyers, Penguins beat Kings
Thursday's 10-game NHL schedule featured the Ducks beating the Flyers in Anaheim and the Penguins baffling the Kings in Los Angeles.1. Will the Blue Jackets end their three-game losing streak?After...
View ArticleGame Day #55: Kings-Penguins Preview
Los Angeles Kings v Pittsburgh Penguins (Staples Center)Time: 7.30 PMTV: Fox Sports WestEnemy reading: PensburghPenguins (projected)...
View ArticleRecap: Pens beat Kings 4-1
The Pittsburgh Penguins roar out for 3 first period goals and then work on to a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings.Much like the upcoming Super Bowl in a few days, the hockey game in LA featured a top...
View ArticleFriday Pens Points: Pens Bring A+ Game For Moms
Pens click on all cylinders and skate all over the stumbling Kings. Jokinen is a perfect complement to the second line. Zatkoff earns 10th W with stellar work. Bishop, Moulson injured. Varlamov gets...
View ArticlePenguins @ Kings Recap: Early Trouble Leads to 4-1 Defeat
The offensive drought continues, as for the third time in five games, Anze Kopitar is the only King able to find the net.It could have been worse for the Los Angeles Kings. I think the most...
View ArticleWinter Olympics 2014: Team USA names Zach Parise men's hockey captain
Zach Parise of the Minnesota Wild has been named the captain of Team USA's men's hockey team for the upcoming Winter Olympic games in Sochi, Russia.After speculation that it would be Minnesota Wild...
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