Excuses are the last thing the Kings need right now

Excuses are the last thing the Kings need right now

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Alexander Frolov knows Kings need him to shoot more

He says he'll 'try to keep it in mind.' But with only four goals so far this season, the veteran winger will try to raise his game a notch.

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Kings

Kings, still in the spotlight, will see if they can take the heat

Kings, still in the spotlight, will see if they can take the heat

Anze Kopitar's scoring has led the way, but as the team seeks to rise to the next level -- and stay there -- the players will have to deal with scrutiny they may not have experienced previously.

Atlanta thrashes Kings goaltenders, wins 7-0

Atlanta thrashes Kings goaltenders, wins 7-0

Thrashers' captain Ilya Kovalchuk is still recovering from a foot injury, but that didn't stop him or his teammates from scoring seven goals on 21 shots on the Kings goaltenders.

Ducks

Scott Niedermayer's friendly gesture prompts fight

Scott Niedermayer's friendly gesture prompts fight

Fans throw punches after the Ducks defenseman tries to give his hockey stick to a young girl.

Scott Niedermayer's goal gives Ducks overtime victory

Scott Niedermayer's goal gives Ducks overtime victory

The defenseman scores 52 seconds into extra period to rescue the Ducks, who blow a 3-0 lead.

Ducks hope meetings result in more than just talk

Ducks hope meetings result in more than just talk

After winless weeklong trip, the team practices in preparation for Thursday's home game against the Lightning.

Ducks rally late but fall short against Red Wings

Ducks rally late but fall short against Red Wings

The two teams trade blows in a wild third period that features eight goals. Henrik Zetterberg finishes with a hat trick and two assists for Detroit.

Ducks' road struggles continue in shootout loss to Columbus, 3-2

Ducks' road struggles continue in shootout loss to Columbus, 3-2

Rick Nash scores in regulation and in the shootout, and Mathieu Garon stops both shooters in the tiebreaker to send the Ducks to their fourth straight loss on road.

More NHL

Jean-Sebastien Giguere sees answer to Ducks' woes: better goaltending

Jean-Sebastien Giguere sees answer to Ducks' woes: better goaltending

'We have to try to give the team a better chance to win every night,' the struggling netminder says.

Dallas defeats Detroit, 3-1

Alex Auld makes 31 saves in the Stars' victory.

Ducks hope meetings result in more than just talk

Ducks hope meetings result in more than just talk

After winless weeklong trip, the team practices in preparation for Thursday's home game against the Lightning.

Flyers nail it with hall induction of Dave 'the Hammer' Schultz

Flyers nail it with hall induction of Dave 'the Hammer' Schultz

The former infamous enforcer, part of the "Broad Street Bullies," tears up as he accepts honor. No penalties are involved.

Washington Capitals defeat N.Y. Rangers, 4-2

Bradley overcomes blows as Ovechkin comes back

Helene Elliott's NHL rankings

Helene Elliott's NHL rankings

Devils and Sabres jump up a few spots, but Sharks still at the top.

Carolina Hurricanes finally win one. Cause for celebration?

Carolina Hurricanes finally win one. Cause for celebration?

They hadn't had a victory in more than five weeks. 'There were five or six we should have won but didn't get a break,' GM Jim Rutherford says. 'But that's behind us now.'

So far, he's kept his teeth and his cool (Jim Murray classic column)

So far, he's kept his teeth and his cool (Jim Murray classic column)

Luc Robitaille doesn't look like a hockey player, but he plays like one.

Ducks falter again to cap trip at 0-4

Ducks falter again to cap trip at 0-4

They have given up 12 goals in their last two games and have lost 10 of last 13 games.

Jack Johnson clinches shootout win over Panthers, 4-3

Jack Johnson clinches shootout win over Panthers, 4-3

After missing out on the best scoring chance of overtime, the Kings defenseman secures the victory and a winning trip for the team with the only goal in the shootout.

Devils pick up first road loss of season to Flyers, 3-2

Darroll Powe, Scott Hartnell, and James van Riemsdyk score goals for Philadelphia, as New Jersey falls one game short of the record for road wins to start a season.

Ducks rally late but fall short against Red Wings

Ducks rally late but fall short against Red Wings

The two teams trade blows in a wild third period that features eight goals. Henrik Zetterberg finishes with a hat trick and two assists for Detroit.

Penguins get Evgeni Malkin back in 6-5 win over Bruins

Pascal Dupuis has two goals, including the game winner and 100th of his career, and Malkin gets three assists in his return to the lineup for Pittsburgh.

Ducks' road struggles continue in shootout loss to Columbus, 3-2

Ducks' road struggles continue in shootout loss to Columbus, 3-2

Rick Nash scores in regulation and in the shootout, and Mathieu Garon stops both shooters in the tiebreaker to send the Ducks to their fourth straight loss on road.

Sabres end Flames' winning streak at four games, 2-1

Jason Pominville scores in a shootout and goalie Ryan Miller makes 25 saves for Buffalo to hand Calgary its first road loss in a month.

From the Wires

LeBron James scores 32 and tough defense down stretch sends Cavs past Sixers 97-91

Alfredsson has 2 goals, assists to lead Senators past Sabres 5-3

Backup QB Brad McGuire rushes for 2 TDs as Louisiana-Lafayette beats Louisiana-Monroe 21-17

Alvin Mofunanya scores 22, leads Fairleigh Dickinson to 62-53 win over Central Michigan