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Red Wings win 20th in a row at home, tying NHL record

Johan Franzen's goal early in the third period leads to a 4-3 victory for Detroit, which has not lost at Joe Louis Arena since Nov. 3.DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings matched an NHL record with their 20th consecutive victory at home, beating the Philadelphia Flyers, 4-3, Sunday night on the strength of Johan Franzen's go-ahead goal early in the third period.
Via LA Times  |  7 hours ago

Corey Perry's hat trick leads Ducks to win

Anaheim winger gets his second three-goal game of season against the Blue Jackets and the fifth in his career in the 5-3 victory at Columbus.COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Corey Perry scored three goals for his fifth career hat trick -- and second against Columbus this season -- to lead the surging Anaheim Ducks past the Blue Jackets, 5-3, on Sunday night.
Via LA Times  |  9 hours ago

Rookies help Kings beat the Stars

Jordan Nolan and Dwight King each score for the first time in a 4-2 victory at Dallas.DALLAS – Rookies Jordan Nolan and Dwight King each scored their first goal and the Kings beat the Dallas Stars, 4-2, on Sunday night in a matchup of Western Conference playoff contenders.
Via LA Times  |  9 hours ago

Up next for Ducks: Sunday at Columbus

Ducks will face the Blue Jackets for the second time in 10 days.DUCKS TONIGHT
Via LA Times  |  1 day ago

NHL game of the day: Rangers extend their dominance of Flyers

New York, the Eastern Conference leader, defeats Philadelphia for the seventh straight time, riding a season-high three power-play goals to a 5-2 road victory.New York, the Eastern Conference leader, beats Philadelphia for the seventh straight time, riding a season-high three power-play goals to a 5-2 road victory.
Via LA Times  |  1 day ago

Up next for Kings: Sunday at Dallas

The Kings wrap up a six-game trip when they take on the Stars.
Via LA Times  |  1 day ago

Kings lose to Islanders in OT, 2-1

New York's Mark Streit scores the game-winning goal as the offensively challenged Kings suffer their fourth loss in five games.UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Mark Streit's goal 1:36 into overtime lifted the New York Islanders over the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Saturday.
Via LA Times  |  1 day ago

Sharks defeat Blackhawks, 5-3

Chicago has lost seven in a row, nine in a row on the road.SAN JOSE — Benn Ferriero scored the tiebreaking goal with 14:20 remaining in the third period to send the San Jose Sharks off on a lengthy trip on a winning note, beating the Chicago Blackhawks, 5-3, on Friday night.
Via LA Times  |  2 days ago

Kings' Kyle Clifford has potential to more than just a fighter

The 21-year-old left wing is known for his physical presence on the ice, but he could bloom into a top six forward. Clifford has four goals, including three in the last 13 games.Hockey players always remember the key firsts: First goal. First assist. First fight!?
Via LA Times  |  2 days ago

Ducks lose to Red Wings in shootout, 2-1

The Ducks fall short of breaking Detroit's home winning streak, which moves to within one game of tying the NHL record.DETROIT — Pavel Datsyuk and Todd Bertuzzi scored shootout goals to give the Detroit Red Wings their 19th consecutive home victory, 2-1 over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night.
Via LA Times  |  2 days ago

Flyers hold off Maple Leafs, 4-3

Claude Giroux and Brayden Schenn score 1:14 apart in second period for Philadelphia.PHILADELPHIA — Claude Giroux and Brayden Schenn scored 1:14 apart in the second period to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.
Via LA Times  |  3 days ago

Kings fall to Panthers, 3-1

Goalie Scott Clemmensen makes 22 saves for the Panthers, who beat the Kings for the first time in nearly a decade.SUNRISE, Fla. — Sean Bergenheim and Mike Santorelli scored in the second period, sending the Florida Panthers to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.
Via LA Times  |  3 days ago

Ducks need overtime, and a lucky break, to defeat Hurricanes

Corey Perry scores 2:14 into overtime after avoiding an apparent tripping penalty and Jonas Hiller makes 31 saves in the 3-2 victory over Carolina.If the Ducks are to have any hope of returning to the playoffs this spring they're going to need a lot more gutsy performances like the one they turned in Wednesday at Honda Center, where they beat the Carolina Hurricanes, 3-2, in overtime.
Via LA Times  |  4 days ago

Sabres beat the Bruins, 6-0

Buffalo Coach Lindy Ruff, who has three broken ribs, watches the game from the press box. Jason Pominville scores twice.BUFFALO, N.Y. — With Buffalo Sabres Coach Lindy Ruff nursing three broken ribs and watching from the press box, goalie Ryan Miller made 36 saves to earn his second shutout in three games in a 6-0 win over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night.
Via LA Times  |  4 days ago

Up next for the Kings: Thursday at Florida

The Kings and Panthers have been shut out a combined 10 times.When: 4:30 PST.
Via LA Times  |  4 days ago

Kings find some offense in 3-1 victory over Lightning

Kyle Clifford, Dustin Penner and Anze Kopitar score as the Kings improve to 15-0-1 on the season when finishing with three or more goals.TAMPA, Fla. — The Kings are nearly unbeatable when scoring at least three goals. Too bad for them it has happened only 16 times this season.
Via LA Times  |  5 days ago

Canucks beat Predators, 4-3, in shootout

Alex Edler scores the winning goal in the sixth round of a shootout to lead Vancouver to victory.NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Alex Edler scored in the sixth round of a shootout, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Nashville Predators, 4-3, Tuesday night for their fifth win in six games.
Via LA Times  |  5 days ago

Niklas Hagman's goal lifts Ducks over Flames, 3-2, in a shootout

He is the eighth shooter in the contest. Calgary hasn't won in Anaheim since 2004.Niklas Hagman wasn't exactly sure where he fit in the long-and-winding-and-head-spinning shootout between the Ducks and Calgary Flames.
Via LA Times  |  6 days ago

Up next for Kings: Tuesday night at Tampa Bay

Kings center Mike Richards has not had a point in his last eight games. The subject of numerous trade rumors, Tampa Bay's Ryan Malone has missed the last four games because of an upper-body injury.When: 4:30 PST.
Via LA Times  |  6 days ago

Kings fans may have to be more patient as upgrade chances dwindle

They will try to boost their anemic offense before Feb. 27 trading deadline, but the pickings are slim and the team is close to the salary cap. At some point promises to fans have to become results.The Kings beat the clock once this season, scoring the winner against Columbus last Wednesday at Staples Center despite a one-second timing pause late in the third period (more on that later).
Via LA Times  |  6 days ago

NHL: Pluses and minuses around the league

Edmonton's Sam Gagner has an elite week, including a four-goal, eight-point performance against Chicago on Thursday. Nevertheless, overall scoring is down again in the NHL.Times columnist Helene Elliott rates the pluses and minuses in the NHL from the previous week:
Via LA Times  |  6 days ago

Rangers continue dominance of Flyers with 5-2 win

New York beats Philadelphia for the fourth consecutive time this season and the sixth time in a row overall.NEW YORK — Artem Anisimov broke a 17-game pointless streak and Henrik Lundqvist made 21 saves as the New York Rangers beat the Philadelphia Flyers, 5-2, on Sunday.
Via LA Times  |  7 days ago

Kings take early lead, but fall, 2-1, to Hurricanes

The Kings' travels catch up with them after taking an early lead over the Carolina Hurricanes. They arrived in North Carolina at 2 a.m. and leave with 2-1 loss.After the Kings took an early lead, the Carolina Hurricanes waited for the Kings' travel schedule to catch up with them.
Via LA Times  |  8 days ago

Soaring Penguins beat Bruins, 2-1, for ninth win in 10 games

Rested Marc-Andre Fleury makes 28 saves for Pittsburgh.BOSTON — Marc-Andre Fleury hardly looked like a goalie who had just finished a highly intense third period.
Via LA Times  |  8 days ago

Ducks can't stop Blue Jackets' rally in 3-2 overtime loss

Derick Brassard scores the winning goal for Columbus as the Ducks lose for a second straight time after winning nine of their previous 11 games.Derick Brassard scored his second goal with 1:05 left in overtime, and the Columbus Blue Jackets snapped their six-game skid with a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night.
Via LA Times  |  9 days ago
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