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Kings

Kings falter again on home ice, losing 3-1 to the Blues

Kings falter again on home ice, losing 3-1 to the Blues

Team suffers its seventh loss in eight games, allowing the Blues to snap their five-game losing streak.

Now, Marco Sturm is drawing praise from Coach Terry Murray

Now, Marco Sturm is drawing praise from Coach Terry Murray

The Kings coach harshly criticized the left winger recently, saying his play and work ethic were lacking. But Murray says Sturm has been a different player the last two games.

Terry Murray pleased with Kings' power-play strategy

Terry Murray pleased with Kings' power-play strategy

Justin Williams' one-time goal against the Avalanche is what the coach has in mind.

Kings' 5-0 win over Colorado is a shared experience

Kings' 5-0 win over Colorado is a shared experience

Players say their defensive efforts in victory are their best of the season. The scoring burden is also spread out and includes contributions from players whose goals are rare.

Marco Sturm to be on fourth line in Kings debut

Marco Sturm to be on fourth line in Kings debut

The left wing will be eased into his first game since undergoing major surgery on his right knee in May when the Kings play at Colorado on Tuesday. Sturm joined the team in St. Louis last week.

Ducks

Ducks meet up with a 3-1 victory over the Coyotes

Ducks meet up with a 3-1 victory over the Coyotes

After a series of one-on-one talks between players and coaches, Anaheim plays with purpose in defeating Phoenix.

Jonas Hiller stays in the zone as Ducks shut out Boston, 3-0

Jonas Hiller stays in the zone as Ducks shut out Boston, 3-0

Goalie 'really stole the show,' teammate Ryan says of Hiller's eighth career shutout. Rookie Brandon McMillan has his first career multipoint game to help Anaheim snap a two-game skid.

Ducks get off to a slow start in 3-2 loss to Islanders

Ducks get off to a slow start in 3-2 loss to Islanders

New York scores three times in a 99-second span in the first period before the Ducks replace goalie Curtis McElhinney with Jonas Hiller. Joffrey Lupul and Jason Blake score for Anaheim.

Ducks Coach Randy Carlyle signs one-year contract extension

Ducks Coach Randy Carlyle signs one-year contract extension

Criticized as the Ducks struggled early in the season, the hard-driving Carlyle adjusted the delivery of his message and the team has improved. Executive David McNab also gets extension.

Corey Perry's first three-goal game leads Ducks to 6-2 win over Minnesota

Corey Perry's first three-goal game leads Ducks to 6-2 win over Minnesota

Anaheim's top line of Perry, Ryan Getzlaf and Bobby Ryan combines for 11 points against the Wild.

More NHL

Bruins score five goals in third period to beat the Flyers, 7-5

Bruins score five goals in third period to beat the Flyers, 7-5

Boston improves to 7-1-3 in its last 11 games.

Bobby Ryan's hat trick helps cap Ducks victory

Bobby Ryan's hat trick helps cap Ducks victory

Anaheim beats the St. Louis Blues, 7-4, to finish a homestand at 5-1 despite absence of Ryan Getzlaf.

Ducks goaltender Jonas Hiller settles in nicely

Ducks goaltender Jonas Hiller settles in nicely

The 28-year-old, who has put down roots in Newport Beach, earns a place on the NHL All-Star roster for the first time, a year after the Ducks chose him over veteran Jean-Sebastien Giguere.

Canucks stay hot with 4-3 shootout victory over Islanders

Canucks stay hot with 4-3 shootout victory over Islanders

Vancouver improves to 14-0-3 in its last 17 games and leads the NHL with 62 points.

NHL All-Stars picked, but not teams

NHL All-Stars picked, but not teams

Players will be drafted by two captains for the Jan. 30 game in Raleigh. Ducks' Corey Perry and Jonas Hiller make the squad, along with the Kings' Anze Kopitar.

Helene Elliott's NHL rankings

Helene Elliott's NHL rankings

The Canucks, who have not lost in regulation since Dec. 5, remain No. 1. The Kings fall six spots to No. 18, while the Ducks fall from No. 14 to No. 15.

Kings continue to waste homestand

Kings continue to waste homestand

They give up a third-period goal to Maple Leafs and fall to 1-5 in last six games at Staples Center.

Gary Bettman displays an emotional disconnect from NHL fans

Gary Bettman displays an emotional disconnect from NHL fans

The league commissioner insists negotiations concerning the NHL's collective bargaining agreement, which expires Sept. 15, 2012, aren't worth worrying about yet. Fans fear the loss of another season.

Bruins stun Penguins in 4-2 win

Bruins stun Penguins in 4-2 win

Boston scores four times in the final 3 1/2 minutes to beat Pittsburgh, which played again without Sidney Crosby (concussion).

Speech impediment didn't stop Dave Taylor from success

Speech impediment didn't stop Dave Taylor from success

Taylor played 17 seasons with the Kings, served as the team's general manger, and now works for the St. Louis Blues, all the time having dealt with a stutter that he worked hard to overcome.

Ducks beat Sharks, 1-0, as Jonas Hiller posts second consecutive shutout

Ducks beat Sharks, 1-0, as Jonas Hiller posts second consecutive shutout

Hiller stops 37 shots and the Ducks get a goal from Bobby Ryan in the second period for the victory.

Kings end five-game losing streak with win over Blue Jackets

Kings end five-game losing streak with win over Blue Jackets

Jarret Stoll scores twice and Jack Johnson, who gets a seven-year contract extension before the game, has three assists in a 6-4 victory against Columbus.

Red Wings beat Canucks in matchup of Western Conference powers

Jiri Hudler's shootout goal wins it for Detroit, which snaps Vancouver's eight-game winning streak.

Stars beat Wild, 4-0, for seventh straight road win

Stars beat Wild, 4-0, for seventh straight road win

Dallas gets two goals from Jamie Benn to improve to 13-7-1 away from home.

Ovechkin leads Capitals past Panthers, 3-2

Ovechkin leads Capitals past Panthers, 3-2

Washington is 6-0-2 in its last eight games.