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The Times' Adam Tschorn throws down a 'stache challenge.
Richard Metzger ponders the annual day of retail mania.
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The Times Sports staff on the Lakers' 50 amazing years
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The veteran defenseman has been a key part of Los Angeles' winning ways, and will be playing to win as Pittsburgh comes to town.
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 end their losing streak at two games, taking the lead on a goal by Drew Doughty in the third period.
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.
Their four-game winning streak ends as L.A. misses five attempts, and Sharks' Clowe beats Quick.
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.
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.
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.
Jarret Stoll scores twice, breaking ties both times, to help the Kings win their third straight game.
Each receives a three year extension, Quick at $1.8 million per year, and Drewiske at $600,000 per year.
The veteran winger will now flank Michal Handzus and Dustin Brown. 'Good practice. Ready to get going,' says Coach Terry Murray.
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.
Ryan Smyth had a goal and two assists to help Los Angeles end its season-long, six-game road trip with a win.
L.A. was among the NHL's best teams at killing penalties last season, but that has been a shortcoming so far this season.
The left wing's first-ballot election is a champagne moment for a franchise that has had few causes to celebrate in its history.
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Times reporters get the scoop on the Southland high schools
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