Frozen Royalty Audio and NHL Video: Tired LA Kings Gift-Wrap 7 In Loss To Philadelphia

LOS ANGELES — Following the Los Angeles Kings’ embarrassing 7-4 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers at Staples Center in Los Angeles on December 30, one thing was as clear as glass…

The Kings are a tired team.

Indeed, the blown defensive coverages, blatant miscues, the plethora of turnovers and one poor decision after another in their last two games all appear to be the result of fatigue. Read more of this post

Gann Matsuda On The Hockey Writers: Los Angeles Kings Are Putting It All Together

LOS ANGELES — Don’t look now, but the Los Angeles Kings have put it all together in December, earning a 9-3-0 record this month.

If you listen really carefully, you might even hear some whispers saying that the Kings are starting to look like they just might be a legitimate Stanley Cup contender now, as they are playing even better than they did during their 12-3-0 start this season. Read more of this post

Jonathan Bernier Is Making The Adjustment To Backup Role With LA Kings

LOS ANGELES — The fact that Los Angeles Kings rookie goaltender Jonathan Bernier struggled to start the 2010-11 season came as quite the shock to many observers, especially those who have watched him excel at every level.

Whether it was junior hockey in Canada, leading the Manchester Monarchs (Kings’ primary minor league affiliate) to the American Hockey League’s Eastern Conference Finals last season, or three games with the Kings last season when he was brilliant, Bernier has shined in the starting role.

But this season, the backup to Jonathan Quick has struggled, despite the fact that he oozes elite level skills and technique. Read more of this post

Frozen Royalty Audio And NHL Video: LA Kings Score Four In Second Period To Roast Ducks, 4-1

LOS ANGELES — Wayne Simmonds, Anze Kopitar, Justin Williams and Dustin Brown all scored in the second period to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a decisive 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in front of an announced standing room only crowd of 18,313 fans at Staples Center in Los Angeles on December 26. Read more of this post

New On KingsCast: Episode 82 – Holiday Spectacular

Keith Korneluk and Chris Kaliszewski bring you some Christmas cheer in their latest edition of KingsCast.

In Episode 82 – Holiday Spectacular, they are in a giving mood, with gifts for the Los Angeles Kings, and much more. Read more of this post

Frozen Royalty Audio: Still Road-Weary LA Kings Slip Past Oilers In 3-2 Shootout Win

LOS ANGELES — For whatever reason, the Edmonton Oilers have given the Los Angeles Kings fits lately.

Indeed, the last five times the two teams have faced each other at Staples Center in Los Angeles, the Oilers have earned shootout victories. And on December 23, the two teams once again went into a shootout, as the still-road-weary Kings struggled against the young, fast, but less talented Oilers. Read more of this post

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