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Jack Johnson Signs 7-Year Contract Extension With Kings

His three assist performance in the Kings victory over Columbus was only the second biggest piece of news involving Los Angeles defenseman Jack Johnson on Saturday. Along with helping his team snap a five-game losing streak with a 6-4 win, the 23-year-old rearguard also signed a brand new seven-year contract extension...

2-on-1: Kings, Sharks, Ducks ... Who's the Best in California?

Every week two of our hockey writers debate over one topic: it's the 2-on-1. This week, Susan Slusser and Chris Botta discuss which California team rules. Chris Botta: The battle for best NHL team in California comes down to two teams for now, but at least the Anaheim Ducks have a recent Stanley Cup for their efforts....

Kings-Sharks Good Measuring Stick for Both Teams

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Even just 16 games into the season, tonight's game at HP Pavilion is big. It's the three-time defending division champion Sharks against the top challenger so far, the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings come in with 24 points, most in the conference, and on a six-game winning streak. The Sharks have 18...

Anze Kopitar Loses Tooth, Returns to Score Winner in Shootout

Anze Kopitar has been on the verge of busting through and becoming a superstar in the NHL for a couple of years now, and after an 81-point effort a season ago he seems poised to take that next step this season. Based on Saturday's 2-1 season opening win against Vancouver, he's off to a pretty good start, even if it turned...

2010-11 Los Angeles Kings Preview: The Year of Anze Kopitar

So the Los Angeles Kings didn't land Ilya Kovalchuk. Big deal. At least that's the tack that the Kings are taking going into the season. What else are they going to do? It's no secret they want to up their scoring, and Kovalchuk was the elite goal-scorer available. They dallied with him for weeks, and made what they felt...

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THE HUFFINGTON POST

Kings Beat Coyotes 2-1 In Game 3: Anze Kopitar's Goal Leads L.A. To 3-0 Series Lead (VIDEO)

Dwight King scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Jonathan Quick made 18 saves, and the Los Angeles Kings rolled to the brink of their first Stanley Cup final in 19 years with a 2-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday night.

THE HUFFINGTON POST

Kings Blitz Blues In Game 2: Anze Kopitar, Jeff Carter, Mike Richards Score In 5-2 Win (VIDEO)

So far, the second round has been a carbon copy of the first for the Los Angeles Kings.

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05/25/12 Los Angeles Kings' collective effort is difference Source: Los Angeles Times - Los Angeles CA They are taking timely turns with the Conn Smythe baton, almost.
05/24/12 USMC Performers of The Week Source: The Big Lead Brandon Phillips (2B/Cincinnati Reds) â The Reds infielder had a great night against one of the better pitchers in the National League on Tuesday, when he hit two homeruns off the Braves' Brandon Beachy.
05/21/12 #LAKings Anze Kopitar, the pride of Slovenia (Montreal... Source: LetsGoKings.com With the high-flying Los Angeles Kings down 1-0 in Game 3 of their Western final against the Phoenix Coyotes, Dustin Brown head-manned the puck to Anze Kopitar.
05/18/12 Kings Edge Coyotes To Take Commanding Lead Source: Local News 8 - Idaho Falls ID Dwight King continued his magical postseason run, scoring the game winner early in the third period as host Los Angeles took a commanding 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
05/18/12 Kings Beat Coyotes 2-1 In Game 3: Anze Kopitar's Goal... Source: The Huffington Post Dwight King scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Jonathan Quick made 18 saves, and the Los Angeles Kings rolled to the brink of their first Stanley Cup final in 19 years with a 2-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday night.

Background on Anze Kopitar

Anže Kopitar (born August 24, 1987) is a Slovene professional ice hockey center and alternate captain of the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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