Is the glass half-full or half-empty… or is just a glass of water? Thus far, the Kings have won three games in the first five played of a six-game road trip. That leaves just one game to go, tonight in Carolina. While games vs. Eastern Conference teams usually aren’t the ultimate measuring stick for Pacific […]
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Rapid Review: Notes and Highlights from Kings 4-2 Loss to Hurricanes
Saturday night brought the Kings first regulation loss of their just-completed homestand. Two overtime losses, plus a win over Arizona, allowed LA to scoop up four of the possible eight points that were at stake. However, that’s not good enough; they’ll need to be better over the next six games to keep pace in the […]
Projected Lineups: LA Kings vs. Carolina Hurricanes, Looking to Calm the Storm
Much like their matchup vs. Ottawa last weekend, the Kings will get a rare chance to host the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday evening. On December 2, 2018, Jonathan Quick recorded his 50th career shutout in a 2-0 win against the Carolina Hurricanes. Quick made 34 saves, and Alec Martinez scored with 2:13 remaining in regulation […]
Vancouver Canucks at Carolina Hurricanes Preview
by Nathan Auty Vancouver Canucks @ Carolina Hurricanes Preview As the NHL season reaches its halfway point the biggest impact on Canadian sides so far has been that of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which has put a recent stop to fixtures north of the border. Last season, because of strict cross-border travel restrictions, Canadian teams […]
VIDEO REVIEW: Kings Blown Away by Hurricanes, Falling 5-1
Saturday was a wild day — even before the puck dropped in Carolina. Yet, by 2021 standards, it was really just another day. Goalie Cal Petersen being placed into protocol early in the day triggered a myriad of roster activity. In the end, though, the Kings iced the same lineup they used in a victory […]