Few things in life are exactly as they seem. Many situations and people are multi-layered and complex, with various lenses upon which to view them. They can also require context and patience to really understand. And sometimes, perceptions change over time. When it comes to hockey, perhaps Jeff Carter is the living embodiment of what […]
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Rapid Review: Notes and Highlights from Kings 3-2 OT Victory Over Oilers in Game 3
Three games into the Kings-Oilers opening round matchup, there have already been two games needing overtime — and the Kings won both, including Friday’s 3-2 contest. Trevor Moore gave Los Angeles a 2-1 series lead with his marker just 3:24 into the extra session. For those who enjoy history, it marked the first time LA […]
Rapid Review: Notes and Highlights from Kings 4-3 OT Victory vs. Oilers in Game 1
After 20 minutes of Game 1, the Kings were down 2-0 in the opening round series vs. the Edmonton Oilers. Rather than open things up offensively, they chose to play their game; a tight, close to the vest affair. They seemed to find their sea legs in the second period, yet still found themselves trailing […]
Rapid Review: Notes and Highlights from Kings Complete Win Over VGK
Any worries about a sluggish start in their first post-holiday game were quickly erased by the LA Kings on Tuesday. Gabe Vilardi scored his team-leading 15th marker of the season around 12-minutes into the opening frame and coach Todd McLellan likely exhaled — at least slightly. One year ago, facing the same opponent, the Kings […]
Projected Lineup: Kings vs Sharks, Preseason Game 3 aka Empire Classic
Oh, the drama. Wednesday night features a game between two teams who have not been beaten in regulation thus far. San Jose holds a perfect 2-0 record in the preseason, including a 3-2 overtime win over LA on Sunday night. That was up north, though. Now they’ll have to face the Kings on their home […]