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The view from Colorado

LA Kings InsiderFebruary 22, 20170 Comments

The Denver Post Peter Budaj returns to lead Kings past Avalanche, remember former teammate Marek Svatos "Against the Avalanche Tuesday, Budaj allowed only Mikko Rantanen‘s goal at 32 seconds of the second period... But from there, the Kings got goals from Tyler Toffoli and Trevor Lewis later i... Full Story

The view from Colorado

LA Kings InsiderFebruary 2, 20170 Comments

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The Denver Post Avalanche loses to Kings, falls to 4-24-2 over last 30 games "With just 13 wins and 28 points through 48 games, the Avalanche is on pace to finish with one of the NHL’s worst 82-game records over the last six years. The 2013-14 Buffalo Sabres had 21 wins and 52 points and their... Full Story

The view from Colorado

LA Kings InsiderNovember 16, 20160 Comments

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Denver Post Semyon Varlamov has 32 saves in Avalanche win over Kings "After suffering their fourth shutout loss of the season against Boston on Sunday, the Avs had a prime chance to open the scoring against the Kings, when they were on the power play for over seven minutes of the first period.... Full Story

January 4 morning skate notes; Quick first star

LA Kings InsiderJanuary 4, 20160 Comments

Morning Skate Notes3 min read

Good afternoon from Denver, where the Kings will be taking a quick nap in advance of their game tonight against the Colorado Avalanche (6:00 p.m. PT / NBCSN / KABC 790 / I Heart Radio). At the morning skate, the Kings aligned as such: Lucic-Kopitar-Toffoli Pearson-Shore-Gaborik King-Lewis-B... Full Story

The view from Colorado

LA Kings InsiderOctober 19, 20150 Comments

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THE DENVER POST Terry Frei: Avalanche, with Reto Berra in net, falls to Kings in Los Angeles "The Avalanche also failed to take advantage of a 48-second 5-on-3 advantage in the third period, and Kings goalie Jonathan Quick finished with 22 saves. He made a big save on Gabe Landeskog during the... Full Story

The view from Denver

LA Kings InsiderApril 5, 20150 Comments

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DENVER POST Terry Frei: Avalanche gets only 10 shots on goal in 3-1 loss to Los Angeles "Conventional wisdom said that: a) the Kings, fighting just to make the playoffs and have a chance to win their third NHL title in four years, had a lot to play for; and that, b) the Avalanche was ripe for ... Full Story

The view from Colorado

LA Kings InsiderMarch 11, 20150 Comments

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THE DENVER POST Mike Chambers: Avalanche's playoff hopes fade with home loss to L.A. Kings "But the Avs can't afford off nights, and the Kings' 5-2 victory at the Pepsi Center severely diminished their already-slim chances of making the playoffs." Mike Chambers: Avalanche goalie Semyon Varl... Full Story

March 10 morning skate notes

LA Kings InsiderMarch 10, 20150 Comments

Morning Skate NotesOpposition2 min read

Good afternoon from Denver, where it's expected to rise to the low 60s on a spectacular, clear day. Notes from this morning's skate: -Drew Doughty and Jeff Carter took the option this morning, though all other active players were accounted for. Jonathan Quick left the ice first and is expected to... Full Story

The View from Colorado

LA Kings InsiderFebruary 19, 20150 Comments

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DENVER POST Mike Chambers: Kings score three times in the second to hand the Avs crucial loss "Colorado was playing well, and judging from its 30-17 shots advantage after two periods, you would think it would still be leading." Mike Chambers: Former DU Pioneer Nick Shore plays first game in... Full Story

Altitude, Olympic sheet quirks of World Arena

LA Kings InsiderOctober 2, 201463 Comments

Morning Skate Quotes4 min read

The elevation factor poses a challenge for a team facing the Colorado Avalanche in Denver, but tonight’s game against the Avs in Colorado Springs should present its own unique test. Colorado Springs, at an elevation of 6,230 feet, is roughly 1,000 feet higher than Denver, and tonight’s game will ... Full Story

Saturday: Notes, quotes sights and sounds from Frozen Fury

LA Kings InsiderSeptember 28, 201337 Comments

AudioGame PreviewKingsVisionManchester MonarchsMorning Skate QuotesNotebooksVideo4 min read

Good afternoon from Las Vegas, where I have been told it is a comfortable 76 degrees outside. I wouldn’t know, because I've made a steady hotel room – rink – hotel room loop for the last two days with a hand or two of blackjack strewn in. The Kings (3-2-1) will look to better their 11-3-2 all-time M... Full Story