The playoffs are also underway in the American Hockey League, and the Kings’ affiliate, the Manchester Monarchs, hold a 2-1 series lead over the Binghamton Senators in the best-of-seven first round. The Monarchs pulled out a big win Sunday to take the series lead, as they rallied from a 3-0 first-period deficit to beat the [...]
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Manchester Monarchs update
It was a true weekend split for the AHL’s Manchester Monarchs, who lost 5-4 in overtime to Springfield on Friday, beat Portland 5-4 on Saturday and lost 4-2 to Bridgeport on Sunday. The Monarchs remain in first place in the Atlantic Division, three points ahead of Portland with 21 games remaining, but Portland also has three four [...]
Kopitar postgame video; the other All-Stars
Here’s a video with Anze Kopitar’s postgame reaction from Raleigh. Also, a couple Kings prospects made a solid impact today in the AHL All-Star Skills Competition in Hershey, Penn. Manchester Monarchs defenseman Viatcheslav Voynov won the fastest skater competition by completing a lap in 14.197 seconds. Monarchs goalie Martin Jones helped the East team win [...]
Manchester Monarchs update
It was a good weekend for the AHL’s Manchester Monarchs, who had a three-game road swing and claimed five out of a possible six points. On Thursday, the Monarchs beat Charlotte 6-4, after they took a 3-0 lead. Corey Elkins and Dwight King each had two goals, Bud Holloway had three assists, Justin Azevedo and [...]
Jones, Voynov named AHL All-Stars
In addition to today’s news of Anze Kopitar being named to the All-Star Game, two Kings prospects — goalie Martin Jones and defenseman Viatcheslav Voynov — have been named to the Eastern Conference squad for the American Hockey League All-Star Game, to be played Jan. 31 in Hershey, Penn. Voynov (pictured), 21, also played in [...]
Manchester Monarchs update
The Manchester Monarchs had another good weekend, winning two of three games to remain in first place in the AHL’s Atlantic Division. The Monarchs, at 24-12-1-1, have a seven-point lead in the division. On Friday, Manchester beat Providence 7-2 after trailing 3-2 early in the second period. Oscar Moller had one goal and four assists, [...]
Manchester Monarchs update
Because of the weather, it’s been a light week for the AHL’s Manchester Monarchs, who had Monday’s home game against Springfield postponed. The Monarchs did play last night, and beat Adirondack 6-2. The Monarchs took a 6-0 lead less than seven minutes into the second period and won easily. Rich Clune had two goals, and [...]
Manchester Monarchs on a roll
These are good times for the Manchester Monarchs, the Kings’ American Hockey League affiliate. The Monarchs play tonight, and they take a three-game win streak into the game. With a 20-11-1-1 record, they sit atop the Atlantic Division. Much like last season, goaltending has been carrying the Monarchs of late, but the storyline is significantly [...]
Moller assigned to Manchester
The Kings have assigned forward Oscar Moller to Manchester of the AHL. Officially, the move took place last night, before the NHL’s eight-day holiday roster freeze went into effect at midnight. During his latest stint with the Kings, Moller had one goal and two assists in three games. The Kings, it seems, are preparing for [...]
Moller gets the call
The Kings are expected to call up forward Oscar Moller from Manchester of the AHL. There is an open roster spot currently, so no other move would need to be made. With the Monarchs this season, Moller ranked third on the team with 17 points (six goals, 11 assists) in 19 games. Moller has played [...]
Manchester Monarchs update
The AHL’s Manchester Monarchs don’t play again until Friday, giving them some time to digest an odd series of recent games. Entering today’s AHL action, the Monarchs are in first place in the Atlantic Division, with a 16-9-1-1 record, even though they lost two of three games this past weekend. On Friday, the Monarchs lost [...]
Monarchs fall to Springfield
Is there any Kings-affiliated goalie who hasn’t had a tough week? Jonathan Bernier stopped 29 of 32 shots and took his first loss of the season Friday as the Manchester Monarchs fell to the Springfield Falcons, 4-1. Springfield scored an empty-net goal with 1:22 to play. Oscar Moller scored the goal for the Monarchs, his [...]
