Luck has little to do with Luc Robitaille's success

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 drop third straight on road, lose to Columbus

Los Angeles' power play failed to score five times against the Blue Jackets, who are off to their best start ever.

Lidstrom reaches 1,000 points in Red Wings 5-2 win against Kings

The defenseman becomes the eighth NHL player and first European defenseman to reach the milestone.

Kings can't finish the job in loss to Rangers

They outshoot the Rangers, 10-1, in the third period but have trouble handling the puck and fail to take advantage of three power plays.

Revamped top line lifts Kings past Islanders, 2-1

The line of Ryan Smyth, Justin Williams and Anze Kopitar have combined for nine goals and 14 assists in the five games, and Los Angeles has won four in a row.

It's Quick and easy as Kings win third straight

L.A.'s Jonathan Quick turns away 30 shots as the Kings defeat St. Louis for their third straight victory after a season-opening home loss to Phoenix.

Season finally starts for Kings' Sean O'Donnell

The L.A. defenseman rates his play as 'OK' in his return after serving a five-game suspension because of a cross-checking penalty in an exhibition game.

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.

Jonathan Quick hopes to solve Kings' problems in goal

The 23-year-old is the No. 1 goalie heading into camp, but he understands that nothing is guaranteed and that he must continue to perform.

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.

Luc Robitaille hoping for Hockey Hall of Fame phone call Tuesday

The Hall of Fame has a strong pool of candidates to choose from for the players' category, including Robitaille, Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull, Brian Leetch, Dave Andreychuk and Alexander Mogilny.