Know Thy Enemy: Kings Forward Preview
The Kings struggled offensively in the regular season, but the Sharks couldn't stop them in Round 1.Line Combinations(per DailyFaceoff.com from 4/30/14)Marian Gaborik - Anze Kopitar - Dustin...
View Article2014 Stanley Cup playoffs: Rangers, Penguins look for Metropolitan Division...
The Rangers will face another stiff challenge in round 2 against the Penguins, especially with the amount of hockey New York will have to play in such a short span.Forget about catching your breath. If...
View ArticleKnow Thy Enemy: Kings Goaltending Preview
In order to successfully siege the Kings castle, the Ducks are going to need to get past their steadfast gatekeeper.The Los Angeles Kings are a very, very strong defensive team, and most of that credit...
View Article2014 NHL Playoffs: Defending Big D Predicts Round 2
Defending Big D puts together their predictions for round 2 of the 2014 playoffs.So the Stars aren't here... we'll still be watching the second round of the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what we...
View ArticleCanucks Player Autopsy: Dan Hamhuis
Gazing from my window to the streets below, On a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow. I am a rock, I am an island. I am the Hammer.Who's this guy?Dan HamhuisPosition: D Shoots: Left Height:...
View ArticleKings-Ducks Playoff Preview: Examining the Season Series
Anaheim went 4-0-1 against LA this season. So why are Kings fans so excited? In the first year of the new playoff alignment, we couldn't have asked for a juicier set of matchups. The Los Angeles Kings...
View ArticleSecond Round: Season Series Recap
Leading the all-time regular season series and capturing the season series for the first time since 2010-'11, the Ducks hold the higher ground heading into their first playoff clash with the...
View ArticleKnow Thy Enemy: Los Angeles Kings Power Play Preview
The Kings are a fantastic possession team, but their struggles with turning possession into quality shots has led to some significant struggles on the power play all season.The Los Angeles Kings...
View ArticleBonus Ducks/Kings Series Preview Podcast
Per twitter request the AC Podcast boys are back for a second helping this week to preview the Battle for So Cal beginning tonight between the Ducks and Kings.Click here to download…[Note: Due to...
View ArticleKnow Thy Enemy: Los Angeles Kings Penalty Kill Preview
The Los Angeles Kings may not be the best team in the NHL in terms of power play, but that's okay because their penalty kill has been a large strength over the last several seasons, and is a huge...
View ArticleQ&A with John Carroll of Jewels from the Crown
This series is going to have a lot of back and forth between the fans, so why not start it off in an orderly question and answer fashion before the blood curdling screams? Ahead of the Ducks and Kings'...
View ArticleKings-Ducks Playoff Preview: Q&A with Anaheim Calling
Good news! We reached out to our SB Nation counterparts from Anaheim Calling with some questions going into the Pacific Division Finals, and they were kind enough to respond. Kristen (AKA...
View ArticleAnaheim's High Point Total is a Fluke
They have the most points in the Western Conference, but it took a lot of luck to get them there.A team's ability to control the puck at even strength is the single most important determinant of team...
View ArticleExpert Predictions Volume 2: The Battle for SoCal
Welcome to another edition of Whose Series is it Anyway, where everything's made up and the predictions don't matter (hopefully)!USA TodayAbout the Ducks: "Don't allow the Kings' hitting game to...
View Article12: Kings-Ducks WCSF Game 1 Preview
Los Angeles Kings v Anaheim Ducks (Honda Center)Time: 5:00 PMTV: RDS, TSN, NBCSNEnemy reading: Anaheim CallingDucks (projected)...
View ArticleJonathan Quick robs Devante Smith-Pelley in Game 1
Quick more than made up for an allowed goal in the first period. Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick would probably like a do-over in Game 1.The Anaheim Ducks tied the game at 1-1 when captain...
View ArticleRobyn Regehr injury: Los Angeles Kings lose veteran defenseman in Game 1
Regehr was hit hard by Teemu Selanne in the first period. The Los Angeles Kings' blueline got a little thinner on Saturday when veteran defenseman Robyn Regehr was injured in Game 1 in Anaheim.Regehr...
View ArticleAlec Martinez blocks Corey Perry shot in overtime, saves game for Kings
Kick save and a beauty!Los Angeles Kings defensemen Alec Martinez and Drew Doughty were ridden hard in Game 1 by coach Darryl Sutter, so it's impressive that both were still skating hard when the game...
View ArticlePostgame Poll: How cool is Marian Gaborik?
Really cool.The Kings snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, but they were Duck jaws and Ducks don't even have teeth but have to basically vibrate their duck bill until whatever they're eating is in...
View ArticleDucks Can't Hold Off LA, Lose Game One at Home in OT 3-2
The first ever playoff meeting between the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks was absolutely everything it was billed up to be, including a late dramatic winner from LA to steal home ice.Final Score:...
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