December 2013 - LA Kings Insider

December 31 postgame notes

Jon RosenDecember 31, 201323 Comments

-With the loss, the Kings fell to 83-99-40 all-time against the Stars, which includes a record of 33-60-18 on the road. -The loss marked only the third time in the last 16 visits to the American Airlines Center in which Los Angeles failed to earn a point. -The Kings are 5-7-1 against the Cent... Full Story

December 31 postgame video

Jon RosenDecember 31, 20133 Comments

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December 31 postgame quotes: Ben Scrivens

James NicholsonDecember 31, 201325 Comments

Practice Quotes1 min read

On how to snap the losing streak: You don’t focus too much on results. Obviously we want to win, but you have to make sure you’re focusing on the process and getting back to doing things properly. I think we’ve made some strides in the right direction the last two – the last two or three actually. ... Full Story

December 31 postgame quotes: Darryl Sutter

Jon RosenDecember 31, 201377 Comments

Postgame quotes2 min read

On whether the game got away because of second period mistakes: No, I thought we played really well. We got a little bit of a bad break on the second goal, and you know what? We’re not scoring any goals right now. We’ve played well enough to win. Other than the game before Christmas, we easily coul... Full Story

December 31 postgame quotes: Anze Kopitar

James NicholsonDecember 31, 20134 Comments

Postgame quotes1 min read

On how they can keep the losing streak from snowballing: Yeah, a little bit, it seems that way. But we’re an experienced team and we’re going to have to snap out of it. I mean there’s no other way around it. We’ve lost four now. We’re going into a tough building in a couple days. Maybe that’s what ... Full Story

Game 41: Los Angeles at Dallas

Jon RosenDecember 31, 2013739 Comments

Game Threads1 min read

Dallas Stars 3, Los Angeles Kings 2 Third Period, 16:45 remaining Radio Feed Five Things to Watch for on FOX Sports West LA Kings Insider Preview Box Score Ice Tracker SOG: LAK – 21, DAL – 24 PP: LAK – 1/3; DAL – 2/4 First Period 1) LAK PPG - Jeff Carter (13) (Mike Richards, Drew Dou... Full Story

Rehab assignment for Quick

Jon RosenDecember 31, 201327 Comments

Manchester Monarchs0 min read

LA Kings Insider learned in a chat with Kings general manager Dean Lombardi that Jonathan Quick, who suffered a Grade 2 groin strain on November 12 in Buffalo, will be sent to Manchester as part of a rehabilitation assignment. Lisa Dillman of the Los Angeles Times also reported on the news. Pe... Full Story

Game 41 Preview: Los Angeles at Dallas

Jon RosenDecember 31, 201358 Comments

Game Preview4 min read

Los Angeles Kings (25-11-4) at Dallas Stars (19-12-7) Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 7:00 p.m. CT American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX Referees: #32 Tom Kowal, #37 Kyle Rehman Linesmen: #75 Derek Arnell, #90 Andy McElman FOX Sports West, KTLK 1150 AM Los Angeles Projected Starting Goaltender – ... Full Story

Doughty, irked by Bollig’s hit, good to go

Jon RosenDecember 31, 201372 Comments

Media Availability2 min read

After weathering a heavy along the boards by Chicago forward Brandon Bollig late in the third period last night, Drew Doughty is expected to play in tonight's game against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. "I’m assuming he’ll play," Darryl Sutter said. "He wasn’t hurt, so unless y... Full Story

Waking up with the Kings: December 31

Jon RosenDecember 31, 2013203 Comments

Game story4 min read

For the first time in the 2013-14 season, the Kings and their opponents played in a playoff-like game that provided a potential glimpse of what a late spring game between Los Angeles and Chicago could look like, lest anyone had forgotten. Often the reaction to an up-and-down, trading chances game in... Full Story

Good morning, Dallas

Jon RosenDecember 31, 201334 Comments

Photography1 min read

Good morning and Happy New Year, Insiders. You will be happy to know that our hotel in the charming Uptown neighborhood of Dallas is reknowned for its Munters units. Here's a shot from the second floor Munters Observatory: It was a late touch down at Love Field in Dallas - so late that there ... Full Story

December 30 postgame notes

Jon RosenDecember 30, 201382 Comments

Postgame notes1 min read

-With the loss, the Kings fell to 77-83-22 all-time against the Blackhawks, which includes a record of 37-45-11 in Chicago. -The Kings are 5-6-1 against the Central Division and 20-5-3 against all other teams. -The Kings have lost three consecutive games in regulation for the first time since ... Full Story

December 30 postgame quotes: Greene, Richards

James NicholsonDecember 30, 201399 Comments

Postgame quotesUncategorized2 min read

Matt Greene, on the game: We have to come away with something from this game. That’s it. They get that goal in the first and we have to come back and get something. We’ve got to come out and have a better third. That’s it. Greene, on the Chicago goal: Just didn’t get enough of it. It was two-on... Full Story