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Heavy workload doesn't affect Kings defenseman Drew Doughty
He averaged 26 minutes of playing time during the regular season, fourth-most in the NHL, and is not slowing down in the playoffs. 'I can keep up with it,' he says about the Western Conference semifinal series with the San Jose Sharks.
Two-goal lead almost too much for Los Angeles Kings to handle
The Kings, who never led by more than one goal in first round vs. St. Louis, go a little soft with 2-0 lead in Game 1 vs. San Jose. But Jonathan Quick saves them.
Kings jump Sharks in opener, 2-0
Jonathan Quick turns back San Jose repeatedly in third period for the shutout. Slava Voynov scores one goal and assists on the other.
Kings see some ways to improve despite 2-0 win over Sharks
Mike Richards says the Kings started out slow, with San Jose forcing most of the plays, and Coach Darryl Sutter cites his team being outshot, 16-4, in the third period.
This time Los Angeles Kings have a key leg to stand on vs. Sharks
Last time Kings met San Jose in playoffs, in 2011, they lost with Anze Kopitar (broken ankle) out and Justin Williams (shoulder) slowed. Things look better now.
A look at the Kings-Sharks playoff matchup
The Kings and Sharks split four regular-season games, the home team winning each time. This is the fourth all-California playoff series in NHL history.
Kings' Dwight King will be looking for opportunities to shine
King cites slow start to a season he calls 'not the greatest.' He hopes to rectify that in the Kings' next series, by finding the rhythm that made him so effective during last season's title run.
Unsatisfied Los Angeles Kings hope to improve going forward
The Kings defeated the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, but right wing Justin Williams says there is room for improvement.
Kings advance on a long shot
Dustin Penner's blast at the very end of the second period is the difference as Kings beat Blues, 2-1, in Game 6. They will face Ducks or the Sharks in second round.
Kings focus on Blues rather than bruises
In Game 6 at Staples Center, Kings will have a chance to wrap up an NHL series that has been low on penalty minutes but high on drama and punishing play.
Kings beat Blues, 3-2, to move within a win of advancing in playoffs
After Blues tie it in the final minute of regulation, Slava Voynov's overtime goal gives the Kings the victory and a 3-2 lead in the series.
The word 'panic' has been stricken from L.A. Kings' vocabulary
Facing a dire situation Monday, behind 2-0 in Game 4 of a series they trailed 2-1, Kings retained their poise and purpose to beat the Blues, 4-3, and tie series.
Kings' offense hit high gear in 4-3 win over Blues in Game 4
Anze Kopitar and Justin Williams get third-period goals for L.A., which faced 2-0 and 3-2 deficits.
Kings-Ducks outdoor game at Dodger Stadium is confirmed for Jan. 25
The contest will be the first regular-season NHL game scheduled for an outdoor venue in a warm-weather city. An AEG executive says, 'You couldn't ask for a more magical setting.'
Defenseman Alec Martinez does all he can to set the mood for Kings
A day after getting assist to help lift Kings to 1-0 win, Martinez eases postseason tension at practice with sombrero from Coach Darryl Sutter. Kings can tie series against St. Louis on Monday.
Los Angeles Kings know they don't have to be world beaters
Kings trail 2-0 in series against Blues, but as Coach Darryl Sutter says, it isn't an 'end-of-the-world' situation. They just have to play better, and score more.
Why Southern California should care about hockey
It's an honest sport with strategy, quirks and its own moral code. And the Ducks and the Kings have a shot at a title again.
Kings' offense is missing again in 2-1 loss to Blues in Game 2
The Kings have scored two goals in two games and are in a 2-0 hole in the series after Barret Jackman scores for St. Louis with 50.4 seconds remaining.
Kings have to step up play going into Game 2 at St. Louis
Coach Darryl Sutter will keep Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown on different lines. Sutter, players offer support of Jonathan Quick after Tuesday's loss.
Outhustled Kings fall to St. Louis, 2-1, in overtime of Game 1
Jonathan Quick turns away shots all game, but in overtime he loses the puck to Alex Steen, and the Kings lose the opener.
NHL Stanley Cup Playoff preview
After a short season, Kings look for a repeat, but Blackhawks are favorites
It's Kings and Blues again, but from a different angle
Kings have handled opponents' desire to beat the champs well, and now know what it takes to win it all. The Blues have a deeper defense this time and hope to learn from Kings' success.
Los Angeles Kings vs. St. Louis Blues: Keys to the series
What the Kings and the Blues must do to win their best-of-seven first-round NHL playoff series, which starts Tuesday.
