11:44 PM ET, Thu March 11, 2010

Kings try to meet elite feat but lose to Chicago, 3-2

Los Angeles Times — They match up against the Blackhawks in toughness and speed in a hostile environment but make a mistake in overtime. They match up against the Blackhawks in toughness and speed in a hostile environment but make a mistake in overtime.

17 hours ago

Sabres lead Northeast

Los Angeles Times — Buffalo reclaim top spot in division with a 5-3 victory over Dallas. Buffalo reclaim top spot in division with a 5-3 victory over Dallas.

17 hours ago

Kings not Sharp in overtime of loss to Chicago

Los Angeles Daily News — CHICAGO - Chicago's Patrick Sharp was all alone, hanging back a bit in overtime and waiting for a chance the puck might come his way in a 4-on-4 game.

18 hours ago

Miscues in OT costly for Kings

Riverside Press-Enterprise

20 hours ago

Ducks’ loss continues swoon as team sees doom

Los Angeles Times — Columbus wins, 5-2, as the Ducks drop fourth straight coming out of Olympic break and see playoff hopes dwindle. Columbus wins, 5-2, as the Ducks drop fourth straight coming out of Olympic break and see playoff hopes dwindle.

March 10, 2010

Flames move past Red Wings

Los Angeles Times — Detroit is in jeopardy of missing the playoffs for the first time in 19 years. Detroit is in jeopardy of missing the playoffs for the first time in 19 years.

March 10, 2010

NHL considers penalizing blindside hits to head

Los Angeles Times — Concerned over blows that have dealt concussions to unsuspecting players, general managers might impose sanctions for shoulder-driven hits. Concerned over blows that have dealt concussions to unsuspecting players, general managers might impose sanctions for shoulder-driven hits.

March 10, 2010

Olympic-style rules on head shots unlikely

Los Angeles Times — As NHL general managers meet in Florida, they hear a lot of data on hits impact, but focus on blindside and shoulder-to-shoulder contact. As NHL general managers meet in Florida, they hear a lot of data on hits' impact, but focus on blindside and shoulder-to-shoulder contact.

March 9, 2010

Fredrik Modin savors Kings' 6-0 win over Columbus

Los Angeles Times — He has a goal and an assist as L.A. rides a four-goal first period to a victory over his former Blue Jackets teammates. He has a goal and an assist as L.A. rides a four-goal first period to a victory over his former Blue Jackets teammates.

March 9, 2010

Helene Elliott's NHL rankings

Los Angeles Times — The Capitals retain the top spot, while the Kings check in at No. 8, and the Ducks at No. 24. The Capitals retain the top spot, while the Kings check in at No. 8, and the Ducks at No. 24.

March 9, 2010

Next game at Dallas Stars on Fri, Mar 12 8:30 pm EST

Opponent news and rumors snapshot:

  • Los Angeles Kings at Dallas Stars preview Dallas Morning News
  • Benn could play in AHL playoffs Stars Blog | Dallas Morning News
  • Jonathan Quick out for Kings Stars Blog | Dallas Morning News
More Dallas Stars rumors and news»
Tue 3/2 at Dallas W 5 - 1
Thu 3/4 at Nashville L 2 - 4
Sat 3/6 vs Montreal L 2 - 4
Mon 3/8 vs Columbus W 6 - 0
Wed 3/10 at Chicago OTL 2 - 3
Fri 3/12 at Dallas 8:30 pm EST
Sun 3/14 vs Nashville 3:00 pm EDT
Thu 3/18 vs Chicago 10:30 pm EDT
  • Penalty woes baffle Ducks Orange County Register ANAHEIM – -- Penalty killing for the Ducks hasn't been a point to brag about all season, but it has nosedived at the most inopportune time.In the four games that the Ducks have lost after the Olympic break, they have have allowed opponents to score...
  • Los Angeles Kings at Dallas Stars preview Dallas Morning News
  • Phoenix Coyotes' power play last in NHL, but wins pile up Arizona Republic Flip side is strong penalty killing as team remains in top four in Western Conference.
  • Quick thoughts from Thursday’s practice Anaheim Ducks Blog | Orange County Register Some quick thoughts from Thursday’s workout at Honda Center after a day away from the rink: – Initially a practice was on the schedule for Wednesday after the dispiriting 5-2 loss to Columbus but Coach Randy Carlyle reversed course late Tuesday evening, sensing there was more to be gained from having a day off. During his media briefing [...]Quick thoughts from Thursday’s practice is a post from: Ducks blog
  • Benn could play in AHL playoffs Stars Blog | Dallas Morning News Getting placed on a ``Clear Day'' roster is a big deal for an AHL team. They are only allowed 20 skaters and two goalies, so it's an elite group. The Texas Stars today released their Clear Day roster, and Jamie Benn is on it. That means the 20-year-old rookie will probably play in the AHL playoffs if the Dallas Stars don't make the playoffs. That's a great thing for Benn. Yes, he has played a tough, long season, but the Stars have seen players get a lot out of minor league playoff runs in the past. Marc Fistric played last season for Manitoba and made it to the AHL Finals. Loui Eriksson had a ...
  • Jonathan Quick out for Kings Stars Blog | Dallas Morning News The Kings goalie who is having an outstanding season has left the team to go back to California for the birth of his first child. Jonathan Bernier has been recalled and might get the start against the Stars Friday at . American Airlines Center. Erik Ersberg has served as backup to Quick while Bernier has been playing for Manchester in the AHL.
  • Penalty woes baffle Ducks Orange County Register ANAHEIM – -- Penalty killing for the Ducks hasn't been a point to brag about all season, but it has nosedived at the most inopportune time.In the four games that the Ducks have lost after the Olympic break, they have have allowed opponents to score...
  • 10 Word Wiki: Baseball From the Dugout | Orange County Register 10 Word Wiki is like Wikipedia, but all entries are limited to exactly 10 words. So for baseball, we get: “America’s pastime, played while wearing pajamas, now past its time.” Not bad, not bad. (It’s a wiki, though, so it might change at any time.) Here are some of my suggestions: Other than Jay-Z, the only good thing [...]10 Word Wiki: Baseball is a post from: Angels blog
  • Charmed? Inside UCLA | Los Angeles Daily News They say the third time's a charm, and basketball fans cling to the notion. Arizona, which swept UCLA in the regular season, fell victim to the adage that it's difficult to beat the same team three times in a season....
  • Pac-10 Tourney offering $10 student tix Inside UCLA | Los Angeles Daily News From UCLA: Starting today at 3:00 p.m. STAPLES Center will offer all students with a valid PAC-10 school student identification a special $10 ticket to Friday night's games at STAPLES Center. Game #1 at 6:00 p.m. features UCLA vs. Winner...
  • Some random Inside UCLA stuff Inside UCLA | Los Angeles Daily News Hey guys, Just a heads up: I'm using the Inside UCLA Facebook fan page a lot more lately, so if you haven't already, feel free to either add me as a friend on Facebook or just add the fan page....
  • Now Roll DOESN'T want to get away Inside UCLA | Los Angeles Daily News Michael Roll could be the next major commercial star. After a harrowing performance in UCLA's 56-46 loss to Arizona State in their regular-season finale - Roll went 1-for-9 and 0-for-6 from 3-point range for just two points - the Bruins'...