Kings Coach Darryl Sutter lays it on the line

He analyzes the recent struggles of the Dustin Brown-Anze Kopitar-Justin Williams line and gives himself some of the blame.

Kings lose again at home to the Stars, 2-0

The Kings have won 11 of 13 games at Staples Center, but both losses have come against Dallas. Jaromir Jagr and Ray Whitney score in third period for the Stars.

It worked once, it works again

Kings make it two in a row over Coyotes, with Jonathan Bernier taking over for Jonathan Quick.

Kings' Tyler Toffoli has backing of Coach Darryl Sutter

The rookie forward played 13 minutes 20 seconds with only one shot on goal in his debut for the Kings on Saturday, but the coach liked that Toffoli was strong at both ends of the ice.

Kings' Kyle Clifford puts the hurt on Sharks

Forward scores twice, makes an outstanding defensive play and slugs it out with burly defenseman Douglas Murray in L.A.'s 5-2 victory at Staples Center.

Kings rookie Jake Muzzin is making the most of opportunity

Before Saturday's game against San Jose, only four other defensemen had scored more goals than the 24-year-old who cracked the roster because of injuries to Matt Greene and Willie Mitchell.

Kings question ruling on visors against Jake Muzzin

NHL rule that adds an extra two-minute minor penalty for instigating with a visor is called archaic by Kings Coach Darryl Sutter.

Jonathan Quick gets the hook early in 4-3 loss

Coach Darryl Sutter says he hates himself for pulling goalies, but Kings close gap with San Jose afterward.

Tim Leiweke was the Kings' top boss and their top fan

Leiweke, who is departing as AEG's president and chief executive, had the necessary passion to help turn the Kings into champions. The Kings and Galaxy don't expect much to change in his absence.

Kings' Jeff Carter is quick on the draw

The veteran forward is a dangerous man when he pulls the trigger around the net. Carter has 17 goals, tied for third in the NHL.

Kings run dry in the desert

Playing for third time in four nights, they give a mostly sloppy effort in a 5-2 loss to the rested Coyotes.

Jonathan Quick looks more like himself in Kings' 3-1 win over Flames

The goalie comes within 5:22 of his first shutout in helping the Kings complete a three-game season sweep of Calgary. The Kings have won nine of 11.

L.A. Kings must find their scoring balance

Only four Kings players have five or more goals this season, led by Jeff Carter's 17, and they will need balance to be a consistently good team in the second half of the season.

It's Carter and more as Kings roll over Flames

Jeff Carter opened the scoring with his 17th goal of the season and then watched five other teammates score.

Kelly Hrudey remembers his love affair with Kings

Goalie who helped L.A. reach the 1993 Stanley Cup Final is honored as part of Legends Series. He is now an analyst for the CBC.

Flames' Miikka Kiprusoff a man of few words, many saves

Kings Coach Darryl Sutter coached goalie Miikka Kiprusoff in Calgary and has great admiration for the quiet Finn. But their conversations tended to be brief.

Kings' third-period magic is missing in 5-2 loss to Stars

The Kings had allowed only two goals in the third period in their last nine games, but they give up three to Dallas and lose at home for first time in seven games.

Kings coach is pleased with young defensemen

Jake Muzzin, Slava Voynov, Keaton Ellerby and Drew Doughty have contributed a lot to recent surge.

Kings come to defense of goalie Jonathan Quick a day after Vancouver loss

Defenseman Drew Doughty says Quick can't be blamed for the 5-2 loss to the Canucks, pointing out that some of the goals came on odd-man rushes. Quick took responsibility for the game, a trait that endears him to teammates.

Kings' win streak has sloppy ending

Quick takes the blame, but he's not alone as Canucks seize momentum late in the second period.

Kings' Alec Martinez makes progress

The defenseman who suffered an upper-body injury Feb. 10 against St. Louis goes through his first full practice since getting hurt but is not guaranteed to return to the lineup immediately.

Kings get the breaks this time and beat the Red Wings, 2-1

The Kings win their fifth in a row and seventh in eight games, a run that started after a devastating last-second loss in Detroit. Jeff Carter and Anze Kopitar score third-period goals for the Kings.

Kings send Simon Gagne to Flyers

Left wing is traded to former team for a conditional draft choice in 2013, clearing salary-cap space.

Kings and Ducks dish out plenty of punishment

There are 65 hits in a physical game, including 32 in a penalty-free first period.

There's a lot at stake when the Kings play host to the Ducks on Monday

The Kings have won three in a row and five of six, but that's only the second-best streak in Southern California. The Ducks have won six in a row and 10 of 11. Both teams see the game at Staples Center as a measuring stick.