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Kings’ center Jeff Carter was credited with the game-winning goal in LA’s 4-2 victory Saturday night. It marked the second consecutive game where Carter had scored this season and was only the second goal of his career vs. the Phoenix Coyotes.
After the game, MayorsManor spoke with the 6-foot-3 right wing about the team’s first victory of the [...]
Post-game quotes from rookie defenseman Jake Muzzin following the Kings 4-2 win over the Coyotes:
On his first NHL goal: “It’s a great feeling. You always dream of playing in the NHL and it was my first NHL goal, so it was big. It’s a good feeling and a better feeling that we won the game; [...]
Post-game quotes from Justin Williams, following the Kings 4-2 win over the Coyotes:
On the importance of winning the game: “Emotionally, it’s probably good for the team to get that zero out of the win column and put a one there. But, we’ve been trending the right way. Every game has been better, and you know [...]
On Jake Muzzin’s first NHL goal: “I didn’t know it was his first goal NHL goal until after he scored it. But, he hit the net, you know? We talked about that yesterday; the importance of defensemen hitting the net.”
On Drew Doughty’s play of late: “I think our defense is solid. They played good all [...]
In the three games played so far this season the Kings have scored four goals and left wing Kyle Clifford has had a hand in all of them – with one goal and three assists.
Forwards Jordan Nolan and Jeff Carer, along with defenseman Rob Scuderi, are the only other Los Angeles players to find the back [...]
All morning long we’ve been looking at the Kings-Coyotes rivalry. Now, we’re pleased to be joined by Sarah NcLellan of the Arizona Republic. She’s all knowing when it comes to the Coyotes and she’ll help us break down the match-up in goal, share some insight on Mike Smith’s hair, Jason LaBarbera’s mask, provide some injury [...]
Even though they split their six-game regular season series vs. the Coyotes last year, the Kings earned points in the last four of those contests (2-0-2). They’ve also earned points in eight of the last night games vs Phoenix, posting a 6-1-2 record.
Tonight will mark the first of five meetings this season and LA desperately needs a win, [...]
For the next several years, maybe even longer, Kings fans can expect to see video replays of Dustin Penner’s overtime goal from the 2012 Western Conference Final every time the team travels to Arizona. It sent Los Angeles to the Stanley Cup Final and capped off what had been a thrilling five-game series.
On the flip side, Phoenix Coyotes [...]
Rob Scuderi on Kings win, Kopitar and Clifford
Post-game thoughts from defenseman Rob Scuderi following the Kings 4-2 win in Phoenix…
On getting the first win of the season: “It feels good. I think we’ve played some good hockey. Certainly not a full 60 minutes, but I think tonight, truth be told, probably wasn’t our best game. But, sometimes it doesn’t matter how you [...]