Wayne Simmonds News

Los Angles Kings defenceman Matt Greene, showen here in Saturday's game against the Calgary Flames battling with Flames forward Jamie Lundmark, scored the game winner against his former team a ' the Edmonton Oilers a ' on Wednesday night at Rexall Place.

Each team is trying to put it all together and make a run at the playoffs. Kings Coach Terry Murray looks at the Ducks and sees a team that still has the heart of a champion and is capable of world-class efforts when the moment demands them.

Anze Kopitar and Jack Johnson scored in the first two rounds of a shootout and Jonathan Quick stopped both Chicago attempts, leading the Los Angeles Kings to a 2-1 victory over the Blackhawks on Saturday night.

The Chicago Blackhawks will try to bounce back from their first loss in three weeks when they visit the Los Angeles Kings for tonight's clash at Staples Center.

Henrik Sedin set up Vancouver's first goal and scored the go-ahead goal 3:54 into the third period, leading the Canucks to a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.

Jonathan Quick made 22 saves, and Wayne Simmonds had a goal and an assist in the Los Angeles Kings' 3-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night.

During the next week, Carter Ashton will tote his Lethbridge Hurricanes hockey bag through three provinces for four games.

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The Thrashers weren't sure if they were going to get Ilya Kovalchuk back by the end of their upcoming homestand.

For the Los Angeles Kings, this season has been full of bright spots. Among them, the breakout year of Anze Kopitar, the great play from Ryan Smith and Rob Scuderia 'the teama TMs main offseason acquisitionsa 'and the surprising Scott Parse who got called up from Manchester not too long ago.

Randy Jones had a goal and an assist in his debut with Los Angeles, and the Kings beat Carolina 5-2 on Wednesday night to extend the Hurricanes' winless streak to 13.

For someone who views plus/minus ratings with what he says "a grain of salt," Kings defenseman Davis Drewiske maintains he also doesn't think much of his own mark.

The Nashville Predators received a huge offensive boost from defensemen Francis Bouillon and Cody Franson, who played a solid two-way game in front of goalie Dan Ellis.

Wayne Simmonds #17 of the Los Angeles Kings battles for the puck against Francis Bouillon #51 of the Nashville Predators on November 7, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

Jarrett Stoll scored the go-ahead goal with 7:51 to play, and the Los Angeles Kings roared from behind with a four-goal third period in a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.

Drew Doughty scored the go-ahead goal with 4:51 remaining and the Los Angels Kings rallied to beat the Phoenix Coyotes 5-3 Monday night.

OK, puckheads ... you have ranted and I have listened. Now, sit back on the couch and let me soothe you with comforting words.

Skrastins stands out on Dallas 'D' Karlis Skrastins isn't the kind of guy who gets a lot of attention -- except from the goaltenders whose lives are a little easier when he's on the ice.

Wayne Simmonds of the Los Angeles Kings and Willie Mitchell of the Vancouver Canucks battle for the puck in the second period at Staples Center on Thursday night.

The team is leading the Pacific Division and he is leading the NHL in scoring, and neither of those feats would be possible without the other.