This time, the Kings will keep watchful eye on sticks

General Manager Dean Lombardi says the team doesn't have any illegal sticks. Still, the Kings will have a security team guarding the sticks between the morning skate and game time.

Drew Doughty gets assist in becoming dominating defenseman for Los Angeles Kings

Doughty experienced a lot of success in his early seasons, but it wasn't until assistant coach John Stevens challenged him to become better that he turned into the force who has led the Kings to the Stanley Cup Final.

Q&A: Longtime Kings broadcaster Bob Miller looks forward by looking back

After 39 years as the Los Angeles Kings' play-by-play announcer, Miller reflects on the lean years and what makes this Stanley Cup Final-bound team stand out.

Kings' Anze Kopitar makes the NHL more popular in Slovenia

Center says 'there is actually a pretty big buzz back there' about the Kings' taking on New Jersey in the Stanley Cup Final and about him, one of two Slovenians to play in the league.

Kings have interesting, some might say colorful history

The original Kings, an NHL expansion team in 1967, had a zany cast, including owner Jack Kent Cooke, who bestowed nicknames and 'Forum Blue and Gold' uniforms but skimped on some basics, like pucks.

As for Kings' ups and downs, he's been there

While the NHL team readies for the Stanley Cup Final, a longtime loyalist savors their postseason run and keeps hoping — but with a sense of history.

Mike Richards, Peter DeBoer: Old friends, opposite sides

Kings center Mike Richards played for New Jersey Devils Coach Peter DeBoer with the Kitchener (Canada) Rangers nearly a decade ago. Now they will face off for hockey's ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup.

Kings vs. Devils: a first look

The Stanley Cup Final matches two teams that haven't met for seven months. Here's a comparison.

Los Angeles Kings fans stick it out

After 45 years of frustration, Kings fans cautiously entertain hopes of celebrating a Stanley Cup title.

Los Angeles Kings' collective effort is difference

Jonathan Quick, Anze Kopitar, Dustin Brown and Drew Doughty have each shown they are worthy of most valuable player status on the Los Angeles Kings.

Devils beat Rangers, 3-2, to reach Stanley Cup Final

Adam Henrique scores in overtime to lift New Jersey. The Devils play the Kings in the final.

Los Angeles Kings say Coyotes incited fans to throw debris

General Manager Dean Lombardi says the Phoenix players' actions led to the crowd throwing things at the Los Angeles Kings players and Coach Darryl Sutter.

The keys to their Kingdom

The hiring of Darryl Sutter, the rise of two rookies and the acquisition of Jeff Carter turned the Los Angeles Kings' season into something special.

Finally, the Kings' Willie Mitchell makes it

Defenseman got close with Minnesota in 2003, then suffered a concussion with Vancouver.

Watching Los Angeles Kings' run has been really great for Wayne Gretzky

The NHL legend says the Kings have been spectacular in reaching the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since he led them there in 1993.

Dustin Penner's big goal gets big reaction from Los Angeles Kings fans

After Penner's overtime goal in Phoenix sends the Kings to the Stanley Cup Final, he and his teammates are greeted by 4,000 fans at LAX. 'You couldn't see anything but people screaming and Kings jerseys,' Penner says.

Dodgers owners' hopes go beyond Fall Classic to Winter Classic

With the Kings' playoff run stirring up hockey fever locally, Stan Kasten says Dodger Stadium could accommodate an NHL Winter Classic game.