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Kings not concerned about Ducks' goaltending dilemma
While mystery surrounded the Ducks’ choice of starting goaltender for their playoff game against the Kings on Saturday night -- indications were that it will be Jonas Hiller, because injured Frederik Andersen didn’t skate Saturday morning and choosing rookie John Gibson seems too big a gamble -- the Kings went about their morning-skate business as usual with no apparent lineup changes. Defensemen Willie Mitchell and Robyn Regehr remain sidelined by undisclosed injuries, with no timetable mentioned for their possible return. Mitchell was injured in Game 6 of the Kings’ first-round series against San Jose, and Regehr was hurt in the first game against the Ducks. ...
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Kings not concerned about Ducks' goaltending dilemma
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Ducks suffer steep fall from first but remain calm
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Ducks' motivation is winning the division
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Kings-San Jose series has controversy built in
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Some good clubs will be out of NHL playoffs early
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Kings drop playoff opener to Sharks, 6-3
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Kings pushed to edge of elimination with 4-3 loss to Sharks
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Kings are in must-win situation heading into Game 4
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Sharks change goalie; Vlasic out for Game 6 against Kings
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Niemi in, Vlasic out for Sharks vs. Kings in playoff Game 7
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The only thing Kings' Martin Jones loses is his shutout
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