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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 »