LOS ANGELES — After the Los Angeles Kings soundly defeated the Chicago Blackhawks, 5-2, in Game 4 of the 2014 Western Conference Final at Staples Center in Los Angeles on May 26, many media, pundits and fans alike declared the Blackhawks dead, and the series over. The Blackhawks are trailing in the series, 3-1, facing... Continue Reading →
2014 NHL Western Conference Final Preview: LA Kings vs. Chicago Blackhawks
ANAHEIM AND LOS ANGELES, CA — At this time one year ago, the Los Angeles Kings went into the Western Conference Final (WCF) against the Chicago Blackhawks a bruised, battered and banged up team, as several players continued to play despite having suffered injuries earlier in the playoffs. To make matters worse, center Anze Kopitar... Continue Reading →
2013 Western Conference Finals: Goaltending, Physical Style Should Help LA Kings Advance Past Chicago Blackhawks
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Heading into Game 1 of the 2013 Western Conference Finals, the Los Angeles Kings face their greatest challenge yet this season in the President’s Trophy-winning Chicago Blackhawks. Having lost two of the three games against Chicago in the regular season might be a red flag for many. But the Kings won... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Spoil Blackhawks “Circus Trip”
LOS ANGELES — Since the Los Angeles Kings moved to Staples Center in 1999, there have been several times when they were forced to go on very long road trips while their arena was being used for other events. But if you think the Kings are the only National Hockey League team that often has... Continue Reading →
Another Miracle…Almost
LOS ANGELES — The concept of playing defense was definitely not the first thing on the minds of the Los Angeles Kings or the Chicago Blackhawks who squared off in front of an announced sell-out crowd of 18,118 fans at Staples Center during a matinee shootout on Saturday. Jonathan Toews scored a goal and added... Continue Reading →