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, 2013LA Kings Insider Drew 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, 2013Los 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, 2013San 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, 2013San Jose Mercury News San Jose Sharks' Logan Couture set for playoff matchup with Los Angeles Kings' Drew Doughty
San Jose Sharks May 14, 2013CBSSports.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, 2013LA 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, 2013LA 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, 2013LA 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, 2013LA 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, 2013LA 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, 2013LA 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, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Drew Doughty collected a goal and a power-play assist Saturday in the Kings' 2-1 win over the Ducks.
April 15, 2013Los 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, 2013LA 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