Kings coach gives Teddy Purcell his big chance

Kings coach gives Teddy Purcell his big chance

Murray says of placing winger on the top line with Kopitar and Williams: 'I need him to get going. I want to give him every opportunity to...

 

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Chicago jumps with three straight wins, New Jersey falls with three straight losses and San Jose holds onto the top spot.

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Kings show what they are missing in 3-2 loss to Philadelphia

Kings show what they are missing in 3-2 loss to Philadelphia

The absence of injured Ryan Smyth is noticeable in a game that is a dud offensively, and not much defensively either. The challenge will be for L.A. to prove it's not a one-man team.

Kings, still in the spotlight, will see if they can take the heat

Kings, still in the spotlight, will see if they can take the heat

Anze Kopitar's scoring has led the way, but as the team seeks to rise to the next level -- and stay there -- the players will have to deal with scrutiny they may not have experienced previously.

Ducks

Giguere steps up to help Ducks snatch back win

Giguere steps up to help Ducks snatch back win

The goaltender makes big saves for first win since March. Flames tie it with 18 seconds left in regulation but Selanne scores in shootout.

Scott Niedermayer's friendly gesture prompts fight

Scott Niedermayer's friendly gesture prompts fight

Fans throw punches after the Ducks defenseman tries to give his hockey stick to a young girl.

Scott Niedermayer's goal gives Ducks overtime victory

Scott Niedermayer's goal gives Ducks overtime victory

The defenseman scores 52 seconds into extra period to rescue the Ducks, who blow a 3-0 lead.

Ducks hope meetings result in more than just talk

Ducks hope meetings result in more than just talk

After winless weeklong trip, the team practices in preparation for Thursday's home game against the Lightning.

Ducks rally late but fall short against Red Wings

Ducks rally late but fall short against Red Wings

The two teams trade blows in a wild third period that features eight goals. Henrik Zetterberg finishes with a hat trick and two assists for Detroit.

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Scott Niedermayer's friendly gesture prompts fight

Scott Niedermayer's friendly gesture prompts fight

Fans throw punches after the Ducks defenseman tries to give his hockey stick to a young girl.

Dany Heatley nets hat trick as Sharks crush Flyers, 6-3

Joe Thornton gets his 600th career assist and Evgeni Nabokov makes 27 saves for San Jose, which rebounds after losing its last two games.

Ducks make a little point in overtime win against Tampa Bay

Ducks make a little point in overtime win against Tampa Bay

They halt a skid but it is far from pretty and includes many of the foibles that have gotten them into this mess.

Scott Niedermayer's goal gives Ducks overtime victory

Scott Niedermayer's goal gives Ducks overtime victory

The defenseman scores 52 seconds into extra period to rescue the Ducks, who blow a 3-0 lead.

Senators chase Marc-Andre Fleury from game, clobber Penguins, 6-2

The Pittsburgh goalie makes only 19 saves before being pulled in the third. Ottawa wins its second in a row.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere sees answer to Ducks' woes: better goaltending

Jean-Sebastien Giguere sees answer to Ducks' woes: better goaltending

'We have to try to give the team a better chance to win every night,' the struggling netminder says.

Dallas defeats Detroit, 3-1

Alex Auld makes 31 saves in the Stars' victory.

Ducks hope meetings result in more than just talk

Ducks hope meetings result in more than just talk

After winless weeklong trip, the team practices in preparation for Thursday's home game against the Lightning.

Flyers nail it with hall induction of Dave 'the Hammer' Schultz

Flyers nail it with hall induction of Dave 'the Hammer' Schultz

The former infamous enforcer, part of the "Broad Street Bullies," tears up as he accepts honor. No penalties are involved.

Washington Capitals defeat N.Y. Rangers, 4-2

Bradley overcomes blows as Ovechkin comes back

So far, he's kept his teeth and his cool (Jim Murray classic column)

So far, he's kept his teeth and his cool (Jim Murray classic column)

Luc Robitaille doesn't look like a hockey player, but he plays like one.

Helene Elliott's NHL rankings

Helene Elliott's NHL rankings

Devils and Sabres jump up a few spots, but Sharks still at the top.

Carolina Hurricanes finally win one. Cause for celebration?

Carolina Hurricanes finally win one. Cause for celebration?

They hadn't had a victory in more than five weeks. 'There were five or six we should have won but didn't get a break,' GM Jim Rutherford says. 'But that's behind us now.'

Ducks falter again to cap trip at 0-4

Ducks falter again to cap trip at 0-4

They have given up 12 goals in their last two games and have lost 10 of last 13 games.

Jack Johnson clinches shootout win over Panthers, 4-3

Jack Johnson clinches shootout win over Panthers, 4-3

After missing out on the best scoring chance of overtime, the Kings defenseman secures the victory and a winning trip for the team with the only goal in the shootout.

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