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It wasn’t supposed to be this way. Many fans and media thought it was a given that the Los Angeles Kings would pick up where they left off last season. Instead, the Kings were winless after three games and looked nothing like a Stanley Cup champion. Of course, it doesn’t help that the team has dealt with some injuries. Goaltender ... Read More »

The Los Angeles Kings begin their quest to repeat as Stanley Cup champions against the Chicago Blackhawks at the Staples Center this Saturday, January 19. The game kicks off an abbreviated 48-game schedule that resembles more of a race to the finish line than the usual 82-game slate. Believe it or not, the shorter schedule benefits the Kings. The team ... Read More »