Losers of five straight before the game, the Kings, led by goalie Jonathan Quick, went on the road and shut out the Sharks, 1-0, sending San Jose’s win streak at six. Anze Kopitar scored the game-winner.
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Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY SportsIt seems that the Los Angeles Kings’ game plan over the past few weeks has been to try and win every game 1-0. It wasn’t working out very well.
On Monday, they finally succeeded and snapped their five-game losing streak with a win in San Jose thanks to a goal by Anze Kopitar and the 28th career shutout for Jonathan Quick.
Read Article >Staal completes comeback with beautiful goal
James Guillory-USA TODAY SportsAnd then the Staal brothers showed up.
With both teams involved in the pile-up of mediocrity that is the Metropolitan Division playoff race, that is a costly loss for the Blue Jackets.
Read Article >NHL could reconsider sending players to Olympics
Richard HeathcoteSecurity concerns have been growing ahead of the Games and many athletes, including NHL players who will be taking part, have told their families to avoid going to Sochi.
“As of now, we do not doubt that all necessary steps are being taken by the Sochi Organizing Committee, the Russian government and the IOC to ensure the safety of the athletes and guests in Sochi,” Daly told the AP in an email on Monday. “Obviously, if something significant were to transpire between now and Feb. 9 that causes us to question that conclusion, we will re-evaluate. I don’t expect that that will become necessary.”
Read Article >Miller rocks Peter Regin
Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY SportMiller, 26, has played in 18 games for the Bruins this season.
He’s also, as Regin found out on Monday, one strong dude.
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