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LA Kings reach new 6-year deal with D Slava Voynov

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:03:09 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Defenseman Slava Voynov agreed to a new six-year, $25 million contract Tuesday with the Los Angeles Kings, who signed yet another young cornerstone to a long-term deal.

Blackhawks fail to convert early, lose 2-1 in OT

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:20:11 -0400

CHICAGO - All those missed shots added up to one big blown opportunity for the Chicago Blackhawks. They couldn't bury the Boston Bruins in the early going and paid for it in the end.

Brown, Sutter want continuity for LA Kings

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:05:28 -0400

EL SEGUNDO, California - After two straight playoff runs extending well into June, Dustin Brown believes the Los Angeles Kings only get the full benefit of all that experience if they stay together.

LA Kings look ahead after repeat dreams are dashed

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 21:33:18 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Dean Lombardi was awake until dawn after the Los Angeles Kings' Stanley Cup defense came to a crashing end in the Western Conference finals.

Defending champion Kings ousted in Western finals

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 08:45:53 -0400

CHICAGO - The Los Angeles Kings kept playing through a slew of injuries. They kept coming when the Chicago Blackhawks jumped out to an early lead, and they tried everything to force another home game in the Western Conference finals.

Kane hat trick sends Blackhawks to Cup finals

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 00:38:40 -0400

CHICAGO - Patrick Kane scored his third goal of the game 11:40 into the second overtime period and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the defending champion Los Angeles Kings 4-3 to advance to the Stanley Cup finals on Saturday night.

Blackhawks snap LA Kings' home winning streak

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:42:32 -0400

LOS ANGELES - The Chicago Blackhawks were suitably impressed by the Los Angeles Kings' 15-game home winning streak. They also respected the defending Stanley Cup champions' ability to win eight straight playoff games at Staples Center.

Blackhawks surge past Kings, take 3-1 series lead

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 01:21:32 -0400

LOS ANGELES - When Bryan Bickell's shot slipped out of Jonathan Quick's usually inescapable glove and trickled into the Los Angeles net early, the Chicago Blackhawks figured Game 4 might be their chance to snap the Kings' daunting streak of home dominance.

Kings top Blackhawks to trim series deficit to 2-1

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 03:35:34 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Slava Voynov broke his stick in two with a vicious swing at the puck during the second period. The Los Angeles Kings defenseman's slower shot stayed on course anyway, sliding past Corey Crawford into Chicago's net.

Blackhawks beat Kings to take 2-0 lead in series

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 03:34:30 -0400

CHICAGO - There's a sign in the hallway that runs from the home locker room to the ice at the United Center. It says "EARN IT," and it was sure hard to argue that the Chicago Blackhawks haven't done just that during an impressive start to the Western Conference finals.

Pick 6: NHL's final 4 feature last 4 Cup champions

Fri, 31 May 2013 08:54:00 -0400

The final four teams in the NHL playoffs feature the last four champions for the second time in league history and for the first time since 1945, when the league consisted of just the Original Six.

Blackhawks show resilience in playoffs

Thu, 30 May 2013 14:53:28 -0400

CHICAGO - In case there were any doubts, the Chicago Blackhawks are showing they can be resilient as well as dominant.

LA Kings keep rolling down a bumpier playoff road

Wed, 29 May 2013 23:36:51 -0400

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Kings' road toward a second straight Stanley Cup title has been longer, steeper and a whole lot bumpier than last season's journey.

Sharks once again fall short of Stanley Cup

Wed, 29 May 2013 16:35:41 -0400

SAN JOSE, California - For all the talk about how this version of the San Jose Sharks was different, the disappointing end to the season was all too familiar for an organization still waiting for its first trip to the Stanley Cup.

Kings edge Sharks in Game 7 to reach Western final

Wed, 29 May 2013 04:29:32 -0400

LOS ANGELES - The Kings' seven-game series with the Sharks came down to another tense third period, with the home team clinging to another one-goal lead. Two teams with tiny differences were one or two mistakes away from the Western Conference finals or summertime.

LA Kings advance, edging Sharks 2-1 in Game 7

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:52:11 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Justin Williams figures he gets his knack for Game 7 heroics from the same source as the Los Angeles Kings' resilience throughout their grinding seven-game victory over the San Jose Sharks.

Sharks top Kings 2-1 to force Game 7 in West semis

Mon, 27 May 2013 03:25:01 -0400

SAN JOSE, California - The San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings have followed a familiar pattern for six games: The home team scores first on the way to the win.

Sharks beat Kings 2-1 to force Game 7

Sun, 26 May 2013 23:56:21 -0400

SAN JOSE, California - Buoyed by a loud crowd and another early power-play goal, the San Jose Sharks matched Los Angeles' three home wins with a third straight victory over the Kings at the Shark Tank.

LA Kings' fundamental skills are paying off

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:59:31 -0400

EL SEGUNDO, California - Less than three minutes into Game 5, Matt Greene spotted TJ Galiardi loitering in front of the Los Angeles Kings' net. Greene flattened the agitating San Jose forward with a nasty hit, sending Galiardi's stick flying as he fell.

Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:51:51 -0400

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Kings haven't lost a home game in two months, and the San Jose Sharks gave nothing close to the effort necessary to snap the champions' streak in Game 5.

Sharks building momentum against Quick's LA Kings

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:13:22 -0400

EL SEGUNDO, California - Kings goalie Jonathan Quick sometimes seems to be the only obstacle between San Jose and the Western Conference finals while the Sharks dominate much of their 2-2 series with the defending Stanley Cup champions.

Sharks hang on to beat Kings 2-1 and tie series

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:32:35 -0400

SAN JOSE, California - The San Jose Sharks barely held off the Los Angeles Kings at the end for a second straight home win.