Kings Links: "Everybody Enjoy It, and Stay Out of Trouble"
The Los Angeles Kings have won eight in a row, and everyone is happy around here.Darryl Sutter's excellent post-Stanley Cup quote introduces today's links.And yes, I tried really hard to find a picture...
View ArticleStat Glossary
GA/20 (Goals Against per 20) - Numbers of goals scored against when player was on ice at 5v5 per 20 minutes of ice time.Goal % - 5v5 goal plus/minus represented as a percentage.Adj. CA/20 (Adj. Corsi...
View ArticleNHL Awards: Race for the Selke Trophy is a toss-up between Kopitar and Bergeron
One of the primary benefits of using statistical analysis in sports is that it is impossible for the vast majority of people to watch every single game played. Further, even if one was able to do so,...
View ArticleA "Finally" Game Recap ( 3 - 2 W s/o )
It was like pulling teeth, or stubbing your toe really bad as you get out of bed, but the Canucks got two goals from Alex Burrows, a superlative performance from Eddie Lack, and hard work from everyone...
View ArticleKings Gameday: The Biebs
Catch the feverThere is nothing worse than someone who is famous, rich, and (apparently) good at what they do but is also an arrogant, egotistical, immature rat dick. The most renowned rodent penis is...
View ArticleKings to go with '67 Gold Jerseys Next Season for Legends Night
As reported by LA Kings Insider the Kings will be going with gold jerseys next season for their 'Legends Night' promotions.Here's a collection of images from around the internet of what the jerseys...
View ArticleGame Day #67 - Kings-Leafs Preview
Los Angeles Kings v Toronto Maple Leafs (Staples Center)Time: 7:30 PMTV: TSN, Fox Sports WestEnemy reading: Leafs Nation, PPPLeafs (projected) lineup:van...
View ArticleLeafs @ Kings Recap: Toronto Snaps the Streak, Because Of Course
The red-hot Kings blew an early lead to the Toronto Maple Leafs and lost for the first time since February 3. Here are some observations from the Staples CenterThis is going to be a rather...
View ArticleAmerks Update: Deslauriers, Klesla, and Petrecki add to the fun
The Amerks continue to be lucky that the Calder Cup Playoffs don't start tomorrow, but they're quickly approaching!If the AHL playoffs started tomorrow, the Amerks would both be in the playoffs and...
View ArticleDucks Gameday: Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
There were a lot of shows in the 90s not worth watching. Ducks @ Kings.As is tradition here at Battle of California whenever two teams from the best state in the union face off against each other,...
View ArticleKings Gameday: Xena, Warrior Princess
This was easily the worst/best topic to researchMy knowledge of Xena is limited to that Halloween episode of The Simpsons where Lucy Lawless goes to some comic book convention as her Xena character and...
View ArticleDucks/Kings Preview: Crash. The. Net.
Hopefully not foreshadowing a playoff match up (at least not the first round).Last time the Teams Met: Ummmm.... I don't remember...Oh, that's right! The Ducks shut out the Kings 3-0 at Dodger Stadium...
View ArticleGame Day #68: Kings-Ducks Preview
Los Angeles Kings v Anaheim Ducks (Staples Center)Time: 7:30 PMTV: Fox Sports WestEnemy reading: Anaheim CallingDucks (projected)...
View ArticleDucks @ Kings: No Goal Outrage Thread
The Kings lost to the Ducks 2-1 after having a goal waived off late in the 3rd.Darryl Sutter disagreed with the call.via The Royal Half (click for more in-game gifs)Twitter's reaction:Puck that crossed...
View Article60 Minute Effort and a Little Luck Beats Kings 2-1
From absolute garbage in Calgary to a wild but successful game in Colorado and now a solid defensive effort in Los Angeles, the Ducks seem to be turning their game around after that scary four game...
View ArticleDucks @ Kings Recap: Controversial No-Goal Sends LA to Defeat
The Kings lose to Anaheim for the third time in a row, prompting cries of, "Whatever, we'll still beat you in a seven-game series!"12 hours later, are we still angry about that game-tying goal being...
View ArticleDuck Tales: Can Bruce Boudreau Get The Ducks Past The First Round of the...
The jury's still out...DUCKS NEWSThe official recap of last night's victory against the Kings. [Anaheim Ducks]According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, Bruce Boudreau needs to show that he can...
View ArticleKings Gameday: Rob Martell
People don't like Rob MartellReferee Rob Martell is not a very liked person in Los Angeles at the moment. He's been involved in two, well, let's call them "Oopsies!" The first Oopsie! was that puck...
View ArticlePhoenix Coyotes at Los Angeles Kings preview: Escape to LA
The Phoenix Coyotes look to leap over the Dallas Stars by getting two points and defeating their Pacific Division rivals the Los Angeles Kings.Phoenix CoyotesDespite giving up a two-point lead in the...
View ArticleGame Day #69: Kings-Coyotes Preview
Los Angeles Kings v Phoenix Coyotes (Staples Center)Time: 7:30 PMTV: NHL Network, Fox Sports WestEnemy reading: Five for HowlingCoyotes (projected)...
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