For the only time this season — at least in the regular season — the Capitals arrive in Downtown LA tonight to faceoff with the Kings. On March 23, 1994, Wayne Gretzky passed Gordie Howe to become the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer with 802 goals. It was a record many thought would never be […]
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Rapid Review: Highlights from Kings-Caps, Where History Repeats Itself
Oh, what a difference a day or two makes. On Thursday, the NHL and Adidas rolled out their 2022-23 Reverse Retro jersey program using the tagline, ‘History Never Repeats.’ Well, that’s not exactly true in all circumstances. In an area of the country already steeped in U.S. history, the Kings added to it on Saturday […]
Projected Lineup: LA Kings at Washington Capitals, Game 7
Nothing lasts forever, or so it has been said. Riding a three-game road winning streak heading into Thursday night, the Kings had plenty of confidence. However, a 6-1 loss to the Penguins likely only brought one tiny bright spot — defenseman Brandt Clarke’s first NHL point, an assist on Carl Grundstrom’s goal. Refreshed and reloaded […]
UPDATED LA Kings Projected Lineup vs. Washington Capitals; Welcome to Option City
In the absence of a morning skate today, predicting LA’s lineup for their Sunday game vs. the Washington Capitals comes with more questions than answers. For starters, assuming everybody is healthy, Kings coach Todd McLellan is like most NHL bench bosses in that he typically rolls with the same lineup following a win. That isn’t […]
Projected Lineup: LA Kings vs. Washington Capitals in Game 16
For the first time since February 2020, the Kings and Capitals will square off on Wednesday night. Given the one-off scheduling the NHL used last season, this will be a common theme throughout the year, where coach Todd McLellan is preparing for a team he hasn’t seen in quite some time. There are several headlines […]