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

Jim Fox grades the Kings players

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.

Kings' Erik Ersberg may get off the bench soon

Foxy's tales: Anze Kopitar is in shape for a good season

Kings' Luc Robitaille fought to prove the skeptics wrong

Drafted as a throwaway, ninth-round pick in 1984 by Los Angeles, he went on to become the most prolific left wingers in the NHL, and personify everything good about the game.

Kings scoring struggles continue against Chicago

Los Angeles fails to shut down Jonathan Toews, who nets a goal in the Blackhawks' 4-1 win. The Kings, third in the league in goals, has only one goal in each of the last two games.

Luck has little to do with Luc Robitaille's success

Robitaille, whose 668 goals and 1,394 points are NHL records for left wings, Monday takes his rightful place in the Hockey Hall of Fame. His journey began with modest expectations but great heart.

Kings penalty-killing unit finds success

Opponents' power plays were shut down 24 of 27 times in the last eight games. Next up is the Predators. Meanwhile, Luc Robitaille prepares to be inducted.

Kings win battle of the best, beating Pittsburgh, 5-2

Los Angeles scores four in a thrilling third period to end the Penguins' seven-game road winning streak. They do little things right and turn them into big things.

Rob Scuderi is ready to face his old team -- the Penguins

The veteran defenseman has been a key part of Los Angeles' winning ways, and will be playing to win as Pittsburgh comes to town.

Defenseman Drewiske rates very highly

He holds a team-leading plus-10 rating, which puts him tied for third in the NHL, but he says the rating is 'more of an indication our team is playing well.'

Kings rally to beat Coyotes, 5-3

Kings end their losing streak at two games, taking the lead on a goal by Drew Doughty in the third period.

Kings struggle in shootout for second night, lose, 2-1, to Vancouver

They lose by the same score in shootout as they did night before to Sharks. Samuelsson beats Quick on a backhand in the third round to give the Canucks the victory.

Kings fall short in shootout, lose to San Jose, 2-1

Their four-game winning streak ends as L.A. misses five attempts, and Sharks' Clowe beats Quick.

Kings and Kopitar hit on winning combination

The team is leading the Pacific Division and he is leading the NHL in scoring, and neither of those feats would be possible without the other.

Rob Scuderi fined for low hit on Columbus winger

The Kings defenseman is fined an undisclosed amount for the hit on the Blue Jackets' Jason Chimera. He was not penalized by in-game officials.

Kings win fourth in a row, beating Columbus, 6-2

Anze Kopitar and Alexander Frolov get two goals each and special teams go two for four on power plays and three for four on penalty kills.

Kings beat Phoenix Coyotes, 5-3

Jarret Stoll scores twice, breaking ties both times, to help the Kings win their third straight game.

Team extends contracts for goalie Jonathan Quick, defenseman Davis Drewiske

Each receives a three year extension, Quick at $1.8 million per year, and Drewiske at $600,000 per year.

Alexander Frolov is back in the Kings' lineup

The veteran winger will now flank Michal Handzus and Dustin Brown. 'Good practice. Ready to get going,' says Coach Terry Murray.

Murray sends message to young Kings by sitting star winger Frolov

General Manager Dean Lombardi and Coach Murray have spoken to the Russian winger often about his commitment and consistency, but neither saw any discernible reaction from Frolov.

Kings end three-game losing streak by beating Stars, 4-1

Ryan Smyth had a goal and two assists to help Los Angeles end its season-long, six-game road trip with a win.

Kings defeat Minnesota, 6-3, but struggle with penalty killing

L.A. was among the NHL's best teams at killing penalties last season, but that has been a shortcoming so far this season.

Kings almost let a big one get away

L.A. blows a 4-0 lead, then comes back for a 6-4 victory.

Hall of Fame vote a real corker for Luc Robitaille and Kings

The left wing's first-ballot election is a champagne moment for a franchise that has had few causes to celebrate in its history.