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By Helene Elliott
The Kings went 16-4 in magical run to 2012 Stanley Cup. They've already lost four times in 10 playoff games this year. And road could get even bumpier from here out.
By Chris Foster
Kevin Ryder of KROQ's 'Kevin & Bean' morning show fills in as a guest on the Kings' Twitter account, with embarrassing results for the team.
By Lisa Dillman
San Jose dominates early in 2-1 victory. Mike Richards scores the only goal for Kings, but he admits to being embarrassed.
By Lance Pugmire
Mike Richards nets the Kings' lone goal after San Jose grabs an early 2-0 lead. Sharks even series 2-2.
Daniel Paille scores with 3:31 left to give Boston a 2-1 victory at New York.
By Helene Elliott
San Jose has had all the elements to be a champion for years but has yet to even reach the Stanley Cup final. The Sharks face a pivotal moment in Game 4 against the Kings on Tuesday.
Associated Press
Detroit has a 2-1 edge on top-seeded Chicago after getting goals 31 seconds apart in second period from Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller.
By David Wharton, Los Angeles Times
Kings enjoyed unusual stability in their defense pairings during last year's Stanley Cup run. This spring they've had to mix and match because of injuries, other factors.
By Lisa Dillman
The Kings lost only one game on the road in the playoffs last season on the way to winning the Stanley Cup. They have already lost three times on the road this postseason. Kyle Clifford could rejoin lineup.
By Helene Elliott
The 24-year-old center has developed into a leader for a San Jose team trying to escape its past playoff failures. He scored the winning goal in overtime in Game 3 against the Kings.
By Lisa Dillman
Coach Darryl Sutter understands why the goalie is upset with the contact he's been absorbing in the playoffs but says it can't become a distraction. Quick is not disciplined by league for verbally abusing referees after Game 3.
Associated Press
Colin Greening scores the winner for Ottawa, which cuts its deficit in Eastern Conference semifinal series to 2-1. Boston beats the New York Rangers, 5-2, to take 2-0 series lead.
By Helene Elliott
L.A. players are irate about crucial penalties that give San Jose a big advantage in the third period in Game 3 of playoff series the Kings lead, 2-1.
By Helene Elliott and Lisa Dillman
Doug Wilson publicly criticized the league's decision to suspend San Jose forward Raffi Torres for an open-ice hit to the head of Kings center Jarret Stoll.
Associated Press
Detroit takes control in the second period to bounce back from a Game 1 drubbing and even the Western Conference semifinal series.
Associated Press
The Pittsburgh captain has three goals in a playoff game for the second time in his career. The Penguins win, 4-3, to take a 2-0 Eastern Conference semifinal series lead.
By Lisa Dillman
Scoring twice in final two minutes Thursday gave Kings a 4-3 win over Sharks, a 2-0 series lead and, they hope, something more: An irreversible emotional swing.
By David Wharton
L.A., which has struggled on the power play, used advantages to score three goals, including two in the final 1:43, to beat the Sharks on Thursday.