December 2015 - LA Kings Insider

December 31: Reign game breakdown

Ontario ReignDecember 31, 20150 Comments

Game storyOntario ReignPostgame notes4 min read

Reign game breakdown The last game of 2015 will be one the Reign won’t want to remember. Ontario was nearly shut out and blamed a poor start in every period as they wilted in a 4-1 loss on Thursday night to the Stockton Heat on New Year’s Eve. It was a rare sight as the team fell to 17-6-2-1, but w... Full Story

December 31: Postgame quotes

Ontario ReignDecember 31, 20150 Comments

Ontario ReignPostgame quotes5 min read

Head coach Mike Stothers, on the forced too many men calls late in the game: Just eager to get on the ice, I guess. Stothers, on the game being different than Tuesday’s matchup: I thought we skated better the other night than we did tonight. I thought we looked a little sluggish in the first, m... Full Story

December 31 postgame notes

Jon RosenDecember 31, 20150 Comments

Postgame notes1 min read

-With the win, Los Angeles improved to 90-109-28 all-time against Calgary, a record that includes a road mark of 35-64-16. The Kings improved to 7-3-1 in their last 11 visits to Scotiabank Saddledome and snapped a three-game winless streak (0-2-1). These teams will meet next at Staples Center on Feb... Full Story

December 31 postgame video

James NicholsonDecember 31, 20150 Comments

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December 31 postgame quotes: Jake Muzzin

James NicholsonDecember 31, 20150 Comments

Game Threads1 min read

On the game: It was a good, solid game. Getting the first goal is huge. It does a lot for us and first periods are important, especially on the end of a long road trip. Pretty solid throughout, our PK was big, especially late in the game, made some big saves. Solid round, solid game, solid road tri... Full Story

December 31 postgame quotes: Darryl Sutter

Jon RosenDecember 31, 20150 Comments

Postgame quotes1 min read

On Thursday’s win and the 4-0-0 road trip: I think we got stronger as it went along, the trip and the games. I think that tonight scoring the first goal was important. Tough building, and then I think early in the second obviously the two quick goals really helped. On what the team did on the tr... Full Story

Game 37: Los Angeles at Calgary

Jon RosenDecember 31, 20150 Comments

Game Threads1 min read

Los Angeles Kings 4, Calgary Flames 1 Final Radio Feed LA Kings Insider Preview Box Score Ice Tracker SOG: LAK – 24; CGY – 24 PP: LAK – 1/1; CGY – 0/4 First Period 1) LAK - Marian Gaborik (8) (Tanner Pearson), 11:04 Second Period 2) LAK - Milan Lucic (11) (Anze Kopitar, Tyler Toff... Full Story

Game 37 Preview: Los Angeles at Calgary

Jon RosenDecember 31, 20150 Comments

Game Preview5 min read

Los Angeles Kings (23-11-2) at Calgary Flames (17-17-2) Thursday, December 31, 2015, 6:00 p.m. PT Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB Referees: #19 Gord Dwyer, #27 Eric Furlatt Linesmen: #92 Mark Shewchyk, #63 Trent Knorr Fox Sports West, NHL Network, KABC 790 AM, I Heart Radio Los Angele... Full Story

Forechecking key to successes of Lewis line, Kings

Jon RosenDecember 31, 20150 Comments

Morning Skate Quotes4 min read

Though Jeff Carter isn’t expected to play against the Calgary Flames tonight (6:00 p.m. / FOX Sports West / KABC 790 / I Heart Radio), the Los Angeles Kings will feature an important role player in the lineup for the second consecutive game. After Dwight King immediately struck a chord with line ... Full Story

December 31 morning skate quotes: Darryl Sutter

Jon RosenDecember 31, 20150 Comments

Morning Skate Quotes2 min read

On the road trip: We’ve managed to win, scored some goals, got good goaltending. The power plays and special teams have been good, so generally that bodes well on the road for you. On the impact of Dwight King’s return to the lineup: It’s always good to get a guy – we’ve played without lots of ... Full Story

December 31 morning skate notes

Jon RosenDecember 31, 20150 Comments

Morning Skate Notes1 min read

Good afternoon from the team hotel in Calgary. The Kings skated at the Scotiabank Saddledome earlier today and aligned thusly: Lucic-Kopitar-Toffoli Pearson-Shore-Gaborik King-Lewis-Brown Mersch-Andreoff-Nolan Extras: Weal, Carter McNabb-Doughty Muzzin-Martinez Ehrhoff-McBain Forbort ... Full Story

Audio: Quick hits with Dougie Hamilton, Bob Hartley

Jon RosenDecember 31, 20150 Comments

AudioOpposition0 min read

Calgary defenseman Dougie Hamilton joined LA Kings Insider following the Flames' morning skate to discuss his club's ability to avoid penalties, facing Anaheim and Los Angeles in back-to-back games, and the unfamiliar feeling of countering former teammate Milan Lucic for the first time in his career... Full Story

Audio: LAKI, ORI join Kings Men Podcast

Jon RosenDecember 31, 20150 Comments

Audio0 min read

A Happy New Year to you, Insiders. We have Jeff Carter news. Adrian Kempe news. Winter Classic news. Kings Weekly news. I'm not sure if you're working today, but if you are, here's some audio to tide you over during a commute cut in half by one of the Southland's easiest traffic days of the year. Li... Full Story