So, why was Drew Doughty’s goal allowed?

Per the NHL Situation Room – ‘At 19:59 of the second period in the Kings/Blackhawks game, video review determined the puck deflected off Dwight King’s skate and into the net. According to Rule 49.2 “A puck that deflects into the net off an attacking player’s skate who does not use a distinct kicking motion is [...]

Highlights and notes from Manch – Vey, Weal, Yellow Horn lead comeback

Game report provided by the Monarchs, LA Kings AHL affiliate…
MANCHESTER, NH – The Manchester Monarchs fell down 3-0 before scoring five unanswered goals before defeating the Hershey Bears, 6-4, on the third annual Faith and Family night at the Verizon Wireless Arena on Saturday night.
Manchester (30-27-3-4) is in third place in the Atlantic Division with [...]

Tyler Toffoli talks first NHL goal, plus watch the replay

After admitting to being a little nervous for his NHL debut on Saturday night, Kings rookie Tyler Toffoli bounced back with his first goal on Monday night. Here’s what he had to say after LA defeated the Coyotes 4-0…
- On his first goal: “It was just a shot from the point and hit their D-man, [...]

Shane Doan breaks down a double dose of the LA Kings

Last hour we posted some Word Association with Phoenix captain Shane Doan. In the video below we do a more thorough one-on-one interview – talking about playing the Kings twice this week, turning the page from last year’s playoff series, the ongoing sale of the Coyotes, a new contract for Oliver Ekman-Larsson, keys to tonight’s [...]

Kyle Clifford thinks Kings channeled their inner New England Patriots

Kyle Clifford helped lead the way for the Kings on Saturday night, scoring two goals – his first multi-goal game in the NHL. He also showed a lot of moxie by taking on the much bigger Douglas Murray in the game’s only fight (video above). After LA polished off the Sharks 5-2, here’s what Clifford had [...]

Highlights and notes from Manch – nobody can slow Kozun down

Game report provided by the Monarchs, LA Kings AHL affiliate…
MANCHESTER, NH – The Manchester Monarchs had their four-game winning streak snapped with a 5-4 shootout loss to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at Max’s Star Wars Birthday at the Verizon Wireless Arena on Sunday night.
Manchester (28-24-3-4) is in third in the Atlantic Division with 63 points. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton [...]

Highlights and notes from Manch – Kozun, Toffoli keep scoring goals

Trailing 3-0 on Friday night, watch Manchester crawl their way back into the game and eventually win in overtime…

Game report provided by the Monarchs, LA Kings AHL affiliate…
PORTLAND, ME – The Manchester Monarchs trailed 3-0 after the first period but came back to win in overtime, 4-3, against the Portland Pirates, in game 10 of [...]

Highlights and notes from Manch – Weal, Yellow Horn work for OT win

Game report provided by the Monarchs, LA Kings AHL affiliate…
MANCHESTER, NH – The Manchester Monarchs needed overtime to grab their fifth victory in their last six games with a 3-2 victory against Bridgeport Sound Tigers at the Verizon Wireless Arena on Wednesday night.
Manchester (27-24-3-3) is third in the Atlantic Division with 60 points. Bridgeport (23-24-5-4) [...]

Highlights and notes from Manch – Jones and Vey complete the sweep

Game report provided by the Monarchs, LA Kings AHL affiliate…
ST. JOHN’S, NL – Goaltender Martin Jones made 37 saves and led the Manchester Monarchs to a 4-1 victory over the St. John’s IceCaps completing a season sweep in St John’s at the Mile One Centre on Saturday night.
Manchester (26-24-3-3) is in third place in the [...]

Highlights and notes from Manch – Andreoff, Kozun, Toffoli go net

LA Kings prospect Brandon Kozun now has nine goals in his last eight games. Tyler Toffoli continues to lead the way with 27 goals on the season now. And Andy Andreoff posted his first two goal game as a pro. If that’s not enough, try to find the tiny space that Colton Yellow Horn used to score [...]