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Logan Couture is stepping up in a big way for Sharks

Los Angeles Times — The 24-year-old center has developed into a leader for a San Jose team trying to escape its past playoff failures. He scored the winning goal in overtime in Game 3 against the Kings.SAN JOSE — When Kings defenseman Drew Doughty had his day with the Stanley Cup last summer, he held a party in his hometown of London, Canada, and encouraged guests to pose for photos with the gleaming trophy. Logan Couture, Doughty's childhood pal and now a rival as a center for the San Jose Sharks, stayed behind the camera, deliberately beyond reach of the revered prize.

Los Angeles Kings May 19, 2013

May 16 quotes: Drew Doughty, Alec Martinez

LA Kings InsiderDrew Doughty, on the team’s depth being tested: “We have guys that are stepping in in spots they’ve never stepped into before. I know all those guys are excited for the opportunity, and they’re going to relish at it. We need our top guys to be our top guys. We need to start with them, [...]

Los Angeles Kings May 16, 2013

Heavy workload doesn't affect Kings defenseman Drew Doughty

Los Angeles Times — He averaged 26 minutes of playing time during the regular season, fourth-most in the NHL, and is not slowing down in the playoffs. 'I can keep up with it,' he says about the Western Conference semifinal series with the San Jose Sharks.

Los Angeles Kings May 15, 2013

Sharks notebook: Logan Couture has mixed feelings for his friend, Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings

San Jose Mercury News — Sharks forward is happy his friend has won a Stanley Cup, but he wants one for himself.

San Jose Sharks May 14, 2013

Sharks' Logan Couture discusses friendship with Kings' Drew Doughty

San Jose Mercury News — San Jose Sharks' Logan Couture set for playoff matchup with Los Angeles Kings' Drew Doughty

San Jose Sharks May 14, 2013

Doughty Grabs Goal In Kings' Win

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Drew Doughty scored Los Angeles' first goal in Friday's 2-1, Game 6 victory over St. Louis that booked the Kings a spot in the second round.

May 11, 2013

Game 5: Los Angeles at St. Louis

LA Kings Insider — Los Angeles Kings 2, St. Louis Blues 1 Third Period, 4:29 remaining SOG: LAK – 18; STL – 28 PP: LAK – 1/2; STL – 0/1 First Period No scoring Second Period 1) LAK – Jeff Carter (2) (Drew Doughty, Mike Richards), 0:14 2) STL – Alex Steen (3) (Barret Jackman), 6:46 Third Period 3) [...]

Los Angeles Kings May 8, 2013

May 2 postgame quotes: Drew Doughty

LA Kings Insider — On whether this was the situation the team expected to be in: “No, we didn’t expect to be in it, but it’s our own fault, so we’re in this position. We’ve been fully prepared for their game, fully prepared for what they’re going to do against us, and we just haven’t stepped up to the [...]

Los Angeles Kings May 3, 2013

April 26 practice quotes: Drew Doughty

LA Kings Insider — On whether he has looked at the different playoff scenarios: “No. We have one focus. We’ve got to win one game. We don’t need to worry about the outcome. The outcome’s going to happen no matter what after that. All we’ve got to do is try and win that game and hope we can get [...]

Los Angeles Kings April 26, 2013

Even-strength scoring looking for a boost

LA Kings Insider — The Los Angeles Kings have been outscored 22-16 at even strength this month, which does not include Drew Doughty’s empty net goal against Edmonton on April 6. Only six Kings have scored an even strength goal in April. In a game-by-game breakdown, opposing goaltenders’ performances have for the most part been very good over the [...]

Los Angeles Kings April 26, 2013

April 24 postgame quotes: Drew Doughty

LA Kings Insider — On whether it was a challenge playing a pair of desperate teams back to back: “Yeah, it was. Before the game, we were prepared for that. We knew that they were both going to be playing desperate. Even though they were, we should’ve been doing the same thing. It should be a desperate situation to [...]

Los Angeles Kings April 25, 2013

Game 44: Columbus at Los Angeles

LA Kings Insider — Los Angeles Kings 1, Columbus Blue Jackets 0 Second Period, 13:38 remaining SOG: LAK – 10; CBJ – 6 PP: LAK – 1/1; CBJ – 0/0 First Period 1) LAK PPG – Drew Doughty (6) (Mike Richards, Anze Kopitar), 8:35 Second Period Los Angeles Kings (24-14-5) vs Columbus Blue Jackets (21-16-7) Thursday, April 18, 2013, [...]

Los Angeles Kings April 18, 2013

Doughty Leads LA Past Anaheim

CBSSports.com FantasyDrew Doughty collected a goal and a power-play assist Saturday in the Kings' 2-1 win over the Ducks.

April 15, 2013

Kings' Drew Doughty resurges on offense

Los Angeles Times — The defenseman has scored four goals in the Kings' last five games after having only one in the first 37.Kings defenseman Drew Doughty was limited to one goal in his first 37 games. In the last five games, he has put the puck in the net four times.

Los Angeles Kings April 14, 2013

April 13 postgame quotes: Drew Doughty

LA Kings Insider — On what has been working for him personally: “I feel good. For a little bit there, I was taken off the first PP unit. I think Darryl was kind of trying to teach me a little bit of a lesson that it just doesn’t come. You’ve got to do something to have a privilege to [...]

Los Angeles Kings April 14, 2013

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Drew Doughty Photos

  • Los Angeles Kings' Drew Doughty (8) clears out a shot on goal next to goalie Jonathan Quick, center, and San Jose Sharks' T.J. Galiardi, left,during the first period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, May 21, 2013 The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Kings' Drew Doughty (8) clears out a shot on goal next to goalie Jonathan Quick, center, and San Jose Sharks' T.J. Galiardi, left,during the first period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, May 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
  • Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) is scored on by San Jose Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle (22) (not seen) as San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) and Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (8) looks on during the first period in Game 3 of their second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in San Jose, Calif The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) is scored on by San Jose Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle (22) (not seen) as San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) and Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (8) looks on during the first period in Game 3 of their second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
  • San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi, of Finland, can't stop a goal by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty during the second period in Game 2 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles The Associated Press
    San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi, of Finland, can't stop a goal by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty during the second period in Game 2 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi, of Finland, can't stop a goal by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty during the second period in Game 2 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles The Associated Press
    San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi, of Finland, can't stop a goal by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty during the second period in Game 2 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi, left, of Finland, is scored on by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, not seen, as center Trevor Lewis, second from right, and defenseman Justin Braun looks on during the second period in Game 2 of their second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles The Associated Press
    San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi, left, of Finland, is scored on by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, not seen, as center Trevor Lewis, second from right, and defenseman Justin Braun looks on during the second period in Game 2 of their second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau, left, battles Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty for the puck during the second period in Game 2 of their second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles The Associated Press
    San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau, left, battles Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty for the puck during the second period in Game 2 of their second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, right, celebrates his goal as San Jose Sharks center Andrew Desjardins skates off during the second period in Game 2 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, right, celebrates his goal as San Jose Sharks center Andrew Desjardins skates off during the second period in Game 2 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, left, sends the puck away from San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau during the first period in Game 2 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, left, sends the puck away from San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau during the first period in Game 2 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)