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 →
Chicago Blackhawks May Not Have An Answer For LA Kings “That 70’s Line”
LOS ANGELES AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — Prior to the start of the 2014 Western Conference Final, much of the talk was about the upcoming battle between two of the top centers in the National Hockey League, Anze Kopitar of the Los Angeles Kings, and Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks. Conventional wisdom dictated that... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Point To Mental Toughness, Confidence As Key Factors In Their Playoff Success
LOS ANGELES — After their 3-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final on May 18, the Los Angeles Kings were focused on what they needed to be better at in Game 2 on May 21. “I think we can do a better job of getting in front of... 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 →
LA Kings Anze Kopitar Deserves To Win 2013-14 Selke Trophy, But Don’t Hold Your Breath
EL SEGUNDO, CA — With less than two weeks left in the 2013-14 National Hockey League season, Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar is finally getting some well-deserved consideration for the Frank J. Selke Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL’s best defensive forward. Indeed, such consideration is overdue by two or three years. In fact,... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Captain Dustin Brown: “We’re Taking Steps In The Right Direction”
LOS ANGELES — On February 3, the Los Angeles Kings suffered yet another defeat, this time, a 5-3 loss to the defending Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks. It was their fourth consecutive loss, their ninth regulation loss in the last eleven games (2-8-1 record), and their 14th regulation loss in their last twenty games (4-14-2... Continue Reading →
There’s A Silver Lining In LA Kings’ Failed Defense Of 2012 Stanley Cup Championship
EL SEGUNDO, CA — More than one week has passed since the Los Angeles Kings were bounced out of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Chicago Blackhawks, who took the Kings out in a rather decisive five games in the Western Conference Final. Since that time, the Stanley Cup Final has begun, with the... Continue Reading →
Poor Playoff Performance Shows That LA Kings Anze Kopitar Is Not An Elite Player…Yet
EL SEGUNDO, CA — At this time last year, the Los Angeles Kings were basking in the glory of their first Stanley Cup Championship in what was then the 45-year history of the franchise. The team raced through the playoffs, earning an astounding 16-4 record, including ten straight road victories, and they accomplished all that... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Are Holding On By A Quickly Unraveling Thread As They Face Elimination
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings are in Chicago, hours away from a win-or-go home Game 5 matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks, who lead their best-of-seven Western Conference Final playoff series, 3-1. The Blackhawks, even without their top defenseman, Duncan Keith (suspended), used their superior speed and surprisingly strong physical play to force the... Continue Reading →
Frozen Royalty Audio: LA Kings Turnover A Game 4 Win To Chicago Blackhawks
LOS ANGELES — Despite twice leading the game by one goal, turnovers proved too costly for the Los Angeles Kings, who dropped a critical 3-2 decision to the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 4 of their Western Conference Final series. With the loss, the Kings’ backs are against the wall heading into Game 5 in Chicago... Continue Reading →
2013 Western Conference Final: LA Kings Use Off Day To Go Back To Square One
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Down 2-0 in the 2013 Western Conference Finals against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Los Angeles Kings are not in a do-or-die situation. Indeed, they are not facing elimination. That said, they know that they cannot afford to go down in the series, 3-0, not against a healthy Blackhawks team that is... 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 →
