Fiset Is Hot Goaltender

Goaltender Stephane Fiset has given up only two goals in winning his last three starts and is 3-1-1 in his last five.

“Steph’s confidence is up and that’s a key,” said King Coach Larry Robinson after Fiset made 32 saves in a 3-1 victory over Colorado on Tuesday. “What’s helped is that, defensively, the team is playing better. Also, Steph is absorbing the puck much better, and when it bounces out our defense is there for a lot of rebounds.”

Fiset’s shutout streak ended at 113 minutes 26 seconds on a second-period goal by the Avalanche’s Stephane Yelle.

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Forward Ian Laperriere was tested for post-concussion syndrome after he spent the night at Centinela Hospital Medical Center. Laperriere suffered a concussion Saturday after being punched in the face by Vancouver’s Donald Brashear, who received a four-game suspension for the hit. Laperriere is questionable for tonight’s game. . . . Defenseman Doug Zmolek, who has missed the last five games because of an irregular heartbeat and flu, is expected to return for tonight’s game. . . . Forward Kevin Stevens tried to practice Wednesday but will not play because of an injured ankle. . . . Defenseman Jaroslav Modry was sent to Phoenix of the International League.