With the unbalanced schedule in the NHL, getting a chance to play an Eastern Conference team is rare enough for the Kings…getting a same-season rematch is practically unheard of.
Yet, that’s what today’s contest with the Flyers provides.
Their last match-up was a 7-4 defeat at Staples Center – a game that was tied 2-2 after one [...]
Westgarth Watching Action On and Off The Ice
February 13, 2011 By
Johnson and Westgarth on the Capitals and 24/7
February 12, 2011 By
Earlier this morning we heard from Kings captain Dustin Brown about the excitement of playing Eastern Conference teams.
Kevin Westgarth and Jack Johnson continue those thoughts below and talk about the recent 24/7 series on HBO…
[note: Jack Johnson comments after the jump]
MM: Did you watch any of the HBO series on the Capitals-Penguins?
KW: I thought that was great. [...]
Throwback Thursdays – Kings v Flyers’ primer with Dave Schultz
December 30, 2010 By
These days the connection between the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings is largely off the ice, through members of management.
Back in the ’70s it was completely different.
Not only did they come into the league together in 1967, but they shared a few players early on – including the Kings sending two of their more [...]
Kings – Flyers Preview with Ian Laperriere
December 30, 2010 By
The best players in the National Hockey League usually have nicknames that everybody knows.
And Lappy is no different.
Around the league Ian Laperriere is universally loved and admired. He was called the toughest guys in hockey by The Hockey News last year and he’s been a fan favorite everywhere he’s played. Unfortunately, he’s on the shelf [...]
POLL: Goalies – What Would You Do?
December 28, 2010 By
Is the goaltending battle that many expected for the LA Kings this season finally in full bloom?
After a rocky start, Jonathan Bernier appears to have found his game. Sunday’s victory over the Ducks gave him back to back wins for the first time this season. And he only gave up one goal in each start.
After [...]
Westgarth and the Week Ahead
December 27, 2010 By
As we enter the final week of 2010, the schedule doesn’t appear to be friendly for the Kings.
Last night’s game with Anaheim began a stretch where they’ll play four games in five nights – something they haven’t had to do since the 1994-95 season. And that includes 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010 when the NHL [...]
MayorsManor Podcast – featuring Ian Laperriere
November 8, 2010 By
Trevor Lewis is wearing #22 this season. Before him were names like Baumgartner, Huddy, Tocchet, Conroy and Halpern. However, for most Kings fans there’s only one #22…Ian Laperriere.
And the admiration for Lappy isn’t just among the fans.
“Ian, the way he plays, tells it all” said captain Dustin Brown when talking about the four leaders that [...]
LA Kings Players on Second Chance with Flyers
Earlier today, in an article here, Kings resident tough guy Kevin Westgarth spoke about playing the Flyers for the second time this season.
Below, a few others weigh in on if they think it’s an advantage…
Jack Johnson – Yes and no. It’s still a hockey game. Everyone knows every player around the league pretty well, just [...]