Category: Los Angeles Kings

Kingsa Jake Muzzin fined $2,000 for embellishment

Jake Muzzin’s rocky 2016-17 season continued Friday, when the NHL fined him $2,000 for an embellishment incident during the Kings’ loss March 4 to the Vancouver Canucks at Staples Center, his second offense this season. Muzzin was fined under NHL Rule 64, which is designed to catch players who “repeatedly dive and embellish in an attempt to draw penalties.” Fines are set, starting with the second infraction, and can rise to $5,000 for the fifth offense by the player.

New York Rangers Report Cards Round Two: Management

Jun 3, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Rangers coach Alain Vigneault during practice the day before game one of the 2014 Stanley Cup Final against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports This is the final release in a four-part series of report cards for the New York Rangers provided here at the Blue Line Station.

Arizona Coyotes hold on for gutsy win over Los Angeles Kings

The Coyotes held off a late push by the Kings to pocket a 5-3 win Thursday at Staples Center that secured the franchise’s 1,200th victory. Arizona Coyotes hold on for gutsy win over Los Angeles Kings The Coyotes held off a late push by the Kings to pocket a 5-3 win Thursday at Staples Center that secured the franchise’s 1,200th victory.

Perlini, Martinook help Coyotes hold off Kings for 5-3 win

Arizona Coyotes left wing Brendan Perlini, o Britain, center, scores on Los Angeles Kings goalie Peter Budaj, right, of Slovakia, as defenseman Drew Doughty tries to defend during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Los Angeles. less Arizona Coyotes left wing Brendan Perlini, o Britain, center, scores on Los Angeles Kings goalie Peter Budaj, right, of Slovakia, as defenseman Drew Doughty tries to defend during the first period of an NHL … more Arizona Coyotes goalie Mike Smith stops a shot during the second period of the team’s NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Los Angeles.

Kid Kesler steals the show at the NHL All-Star Skills Competition

Ryker Kesler, son of Anaheim Ducks’ Ryan Kesler high five players after scoring past Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price in the shootout during the Skills Competition at the Staples Center on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES >> Ryker Kesler skated directly at Carey Price in the NHL Shootout, the final event of the six-event Skills Competition on Saturday at Staples Center.

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.

Logan Couture out against Kings with illness

Logan Couture will miss tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Kings with an illness according to Friend of the Blog Kevin Kurz. Kurz notes Couture missed the last nine minutes of Monday’s win over the Winnipeg Jets after blocking a shot with his right hand, but San Jose head coach Pete DeBoer said the two were unrelated and that Couture was battling the illness during Monday’s game.

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.

Carter gets OT winner as LA Kings surge past Jets, 3-2

The Kings hit iron with an extraordinary number of shots Saturday night, culminating in a late backhand by Kyle Clifford that somehow struck both sides of Winnipeg’s goal without going in. “He can’t hit the net, but he can hit both posts,” Los Angeles defenseman Jake Muzzin said jokingly of his low-scoring buddy.

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.

Sharks looking for response in Tuesday’s rematch with Kings

Defenseman Mirco Mueller will make his NHL season debut Tuesday night at SAP Center as the Sharks face the Los Angeles Kings in what should be another lively affair between the two California rivals. Mueller, who was recalled on Monday, will likely be paired with Dylan DeMelo as the Sharks look get a measure of redemption after Saturday’s 3-2 loss to the Kings at Staples Center.

Sharks stung in overtime by Pearson, Kings

SAN JOSE >> Goalie Martin Jones gave the Sharks every opportunity to win Tuesday’s game with the Los Angeles Kings in regulation time. Tanner Pearson scored 58 seconds into overtime, taking a pass from Jeff Carter on a 2 on 1 and beating Jones with a one-timer to give the Kings a 2-1 win over the Sharks at SAP Center.