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Kings hold down Ovechkin, Capitals in 5-2 win

Los Angeles Daily NewsThe Washington Capitals were missing a good chunk of their offensive firepower because of injuries, so the Kings were able to zone in on Alex Ovechkin.
Los Angeles Kings5 hours ago

Kings take a big step forward

Los Angeles TimesThe Kings were acting all grown up and seemed ready to put the adolescent phase of this rebuilding project behind them Thursday.
Los Angeles Kings7 hours ago

Ducks edge Kings in OT, 1-0

Riverside Press-Enterprise
Los Angeles Kings8 hours ago

Fast starts

Oakland TribuneThe best 20-game starts in the NHL over the past 25 seasons.
San Jose Sharks9 hours ago

How the Sharks are dominating the NHL

Oakland TribuneIt's not as if the Sharks have come out of nowhere; they had the second-best record in the NHL last season. But this time around '” with a 16-3-1 record after 20 games '” things seem different. How did this happen?
San Jose Sharks9 hours ago

Ducks claim 'time for a change'

Orange County RegisterDucks coach Carlyle frustrated by the team's level of execution and lack of composure.
Anaheim Ducks7 hours ago

Sharks' Nabokov practices, might play Saturday

San Jose Mercury NewsEvgeni Nabokov came off the practice ice Thursday and made the announcement that should have everyone in Sharks territory breathing a little bit easier. 'I'm healthy,' he said.
San Jose Sharks7 hours ago

Coyotes welcome 4-game road trip

Arizona RepublicNotes: The Coyotes hope this trip helps them bond and improve chemistry.
Phoenix Coyotes7 hours ago

Carlyle doesn't expect changes

Los Angeles TimesThe day after Brian Burke stepped down as Ducks general manager, Coach Randy Carlyle said the switch to Bob Murray would have little impact on his staff or in the team dressing room.
Anaheim Ducks18 hours ago

Ducks' faceoff: 11-19-08

Orange County RegisterLook who was celebrating at Wednesday's Capitals-Ducks game.
Anaheim Ducks20 hours ago

Penalties hurt Ducks in loss to Capitals

Los Angeles Daily NewsANAHEIM - Ryan Getzlaf and Alexander Ovechkin stopped to chat Wednesday night in the middle of the Ducks' game against the Washington Capitals.
Anaheim Ducks1 day ago

Ducks can't handle Alexander Ovechkin

Los Angeles TimesHe has one goal and three assists as Washington defeats Anaheim, 6-4. New blood put some life into the Ducks on Wednesday. Old habits drained them.
Anaheim Ducks1 day ago

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Los Angeles Kings center Patrick O'Sullivan, right, celebrates h... (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Kings center Patrick O'Sullivan, right, celebrates his goal with teammate Wayne Simmonds during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, in Los Angeles, Calif. »Yahoo! Sports

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, right, of Slovakia stick ... (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, right, of Slovakia stick checks Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, as he shoots during the first period of their NHL hockey game, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, in Anaheim, Calif. »Yahoo! Sports

Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich, left, tries to get a sh... (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich, left, tries to get a shot in on Los Angeles Kings goalie Erik Ersberg, of Sweden, lower right, as Matt Greene, upper right, defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, in Anaheim, Calif. »Yahoo! Sports

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Sean O'Donnell shoots the puck away... (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Sean O'Donnell shoots the puck away past Washington Capitals left wing Dave Steckel, left, as Boyd Gordon, center looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, in Anaheim, Calif. »Yahoo! Sports