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Condensed NHL season results in a reshuffling of the playoff deck
The Kings will defend their championship amid a power shift in both conferences amid lots of injuries and dramatic races to reach the postseason. Absence of some familiar teams opens door for others.
In a very odd NHL season, staying on even keel worked for Kings
Avoiding highs and lows in lockout-shortened season was a key factor, Coach Darryl Sutter says, in earning Kings at least a chance for another Stanley Cup run.
Kings' Darryl Sutter has eye on home-ice advantage
Los Angeles Kings coach recalls the difference playing at home made last season in the Stanley Cup Final, as the team prepares to play the San Jose Sharks in their last regular-season game.
The road hasn't been kind to Kings this season
The Kings finished the lockout-shortened season with an 8-12-4 record on the road. During their run to the Stanley Cup last season, the Kings were 10-1 away from Staples Center.
With Dustin Brown suspended, Kings are beaten in Detroit, 3-1
The Kings captain sits outs after drawing a two-game suspension for an elbow to the head of Minnesota's Jason Pominville on Tuesday. The Kings lose their sixth consecutive road game.
Kings' Anze Kopitar is accumulating points, if not goals
Kopitar has gone 13 games without a goal and has one in his last 17 games. But he has 11 assists in his last 13 games and will lead the team in scoring for the sixth season in a row.
Kings are getting stronger just at the right time
L.A.'s 4-3 overtime victory over Dallas solidifies the team's hold on the No. 4 seeding in the West for the playoffs and it's a reminder of a similar hot stretch last season on the way to winning the Stanley Cup.
NHL: pluses and minuses around the league
Teams around the league show support for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. The Ducks, unlike past seasons, have followed a fast start with a slow finish.
Kings rookie Jake Muzzin has more than held his own
Defenseman has been impressive, with seven goals and a strong plus-13 rating.
Kings snap Blue Jackets' streak, 2-1
Defenseman Matt Greene returns, and L.A. breaks Blue Jackets' five-game win streak.
Kings Coach Darryl Sutter will let Dustin Penner play through
Penner, with two goals this season, struggled again, this time against the San Jose Sharks.
Kings' Matt Greene, injured in January, is cleared for contact
Defenseman, who had back surgery, practices with teammates Monday. He will continue to rehab.
Los Angeles Kings peaking at the right time
A strong 7-2-2 spurt has the Kings in good position as they aim for the rare feat of repeating as Stanley Cup champions.
Kings' Drew Doughty resurges on offense
The defenseman has scored four goals in the Kings' last five games after having only one in the first 37.
Kings hold off Ducks, 2-1, in emotional game
Drew Doughty and Mike Richards get the goals as Kings hold off Anaheim in a tense game at Staples Center. Ryan Getzlaf scores short-handed goal for Ducks.
Goaltending goes according to backup plan for Kings, Ducks
Neither coach has used his goalies quite as he intended in lockout season, but Kings' Jonathan Bernier, Ducks' Viktor Fasth have proven to be valuable options.
Kings save themselves with 3-2 shootout win over Avalanche
L.A. takes a 2-0 lead early in game, but struggles the rest of the way before salvaging two points in shootout. Jeff Carter scores his 24th goal and also converts in shootout, along with Dustin Brown and Anze Kopitar.
Kings' Matt Greene aims to clear obstacle
Defenseman, who has sat out all but one game because of back surgery, might participate in contact during practice Thursday.
Jonathan Quick can't save Kings from falling apart versus Stars
Dallas scores four goals in the third period to beat the sloppy Kings, 5-1.
Ducks' Corey Perry steps up with Ryan Getzlaf out
Perry scores in regulation and makes the winning shootout shot as captain Getzlaf sits out the Ducks' 4-3 victory over the Kings.
Kings see value even in 4-3 shootout loss to Ducks
Though the Kings are forced to concede Pacific Division supremacy to their rivals, they keep their eyes on the prize of making playoffs and feel good about playing a hard, battle-oriented game.
A Kings-Ducks hockey game at Dodger Stadium edges toward reality
Details are still being worked out, but plans call for a regular-season game on Jan. 25, 2014, using the NHL's portable rink and refrigeration equipment. Community events would be part of the project.
Summer beckons, but in L.A. it's still a winter's sports tale
Baseball excitement is building around Dodgers and Angels, but basketball and hockey are still center stage, with key Lakers-Clippers and Kings-Ducks matchups Sunday.