Brian Burke, the former NHL executive turned hockey luminary, has a theory about officiating in hockey. The first call of a game is the most important one because it sets the standard for the rest of the night. It lets players and coaches know where the line is and gives them an idea of what… Continue reading Jared Spurgeon Got Mad Against the Kings. Then He Got Even. – Minnesota Wild
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Wild Increase Gap With Win Over Kings – Wilderness Walk
That’s Wild It was stressful for a little bit there but thanks to the Minnesota Wild’s gutsy win over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night, they have increased the gap in the Wild Card and are more locked in a playoff spot. During a terrible losing streak, the Wild were never in true danger… Continue reading Wild Increase Gap With Win Over Kings – Wilderness Walk
NHL postpones Kings home game with several wildfires burning across greater LA area
The NHL postponed the Los Angeles Kings‘ home game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday with several massive wildfires still burning across the greater Los Angeles area. The Kings and Flames were scheduled to play Wednesday night at the Kings’ downtown arena. The NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to host the Charlotte Hornets in… Continue reading NHL postpones Kings home game with several wildfires burning across greater LA area
Kings make playoffs: 12 longest active playoff droughts in professional sports
The playoff beam has been lit in Sacramento. The Kings clinched a playoff berth with their victory over Portland on Wednesday. Sacramento’s win also ends the longest playoff drought in the four major North American sports leagues, as the Kings hadn’t been to the playoffs since the 2005-06 season. While it has been a long… Continue reading Kings make playoffs: 12 longest active playoff droughts in professional sports
Gamethread: Wild vs. Kings (7:00 p.m.) – Minnesota Wild Game Threads
The visiting Los Angeles Kings have certainly won a whole lot, but is tonight against the Minnesota Wild, their tipping point? A team can only go for so long with a goaltending tandem of David Rittich and Darcy Kuemper, and their lineup appears to somewhat be in flux. The Wild should come at them hard… Continue reading Gamethread: Wild vs. Kings (7:00 p.m.) – Minnesota Wild Game Threads