NHL All-Star Game: Metropolitan 4, Pacific 3 in final

How they won: All-Star game MVP Wayne Simmonds scored the winning goal at 5:02 of the second 10-minute period when he beat Mike Smith after getting a pass from Taylor Hall . Cam Atkinson created a 3-3 tie just five seconds earlier when he got free for a breakaway and scored as Smith made an initial save but carried the puck into the net with his momentum.

Jeff Carter’s scoring touch, leadership keep Los Angeles Kings competitive

It has been a trying year so far for the Los Angeles Kings, but Jeff Carter can’t be blamed as a co-conspirator for the team’s struggles.The 32-year-old center has been one of the brightest lights for the Kings, having scored a team-leading 24 goals and 43 points and helping keep the Kings in the hunt for a playoff spot. Carter, one of two selections for the host team in Sunday’s NHL All-Star Game at Staples Center, said he didn’t change his routine nor did he feel added pressure to produce when forward Marian Gaborik had to miss 22 games with a broken right foot and when goaltender Jonathan Quick injured his groin and has missed all but one game this season.”

Kings snap 4-game losing streak with 3-1 win over Devils

Anze Kopitar and Tanner Pearson scored in the opening 1:46, and the Kings snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. Kings defenseman Alec Martinez capped their three-goal first period, and Peter Budaj stopped 24 shots in his 21st win of the season.

LA Kings captain Anze Kopitar misses game due to illness

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, left, of Slovenia, moves the puck as Winnipeg Jets right wing Drew Stafford, center, reaches in and defenseman Derek Forbort skates behind during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, left, of Slovenia, moves the puck as Winnipeg Jets right wing Drew Stafford, center, reaches in and defenseman Derek Forbort skates behind during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Los Angeles.

Detroit Red Wings at Los Angeles Kings, Projected Lineups, How to Watch

There is no rest for the weary as the Red Wings are right back it again tonight as they make the very short trip from Anaheim to Los Angeles for stage two of the annual Tour De California to take on the Kings. The Kings are having a bit of an up and down season, sitting currently fourth in the Pacific division, and are battling slow starts by key players as well as losing Jonathan Quick for a large chunk of the season to injury.