KINGS UPDATE: TOP GUNS FIRING BLANKS.Byline: Matt McHale Staff Writer EL SEGUNDO El Segundo (ĕl sēgŭn`dō), industrial city (1990 pop. 15,223), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1917. Its products include navigation and computer systems, aircraft parts, office machines, telephone apparatus, and , Calif. - While Kings coach Andy Murray didn't want to overreact o·ver·re·act v. To react with unnecessary or inappropriate force, emotional display, or violence. after his team suffered back-to-back shutouts for the first time since November 1999, the message during Friday's practice was clear. His best players have not been so hot. Forget for a moment that the Kings have not been shut out in three consecutive games since 1969. A more immediate concern is the Kings' power play, which is 0 for 11 the last two games - 3-0 losses to Philadelphia and Calgary. The Flyers always play rugged defense and the Flames are improving, but the Kings entered those game as the league's highest-scoring team. ``Some of the guys just aren't playing hard enough,'' Murray said. ``Calgary is playing very well. They won twice in San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , won in Phoenix, won in Colorado and Dallas. They won at home against Detroit. ``Playing Philadelphia and Calgary were totally different games. But one thing is for sure. We are not getting the best out of this team.'' Against the Flyers, the Kings were coming off three consecutive road victories and five wins in their last six games. But Glen Murray Glen Murray may refer to:
Against the Flames, leading scorer Ziggy Palffy and Luc Robitaille This article has multiple issues: * Its neutrality is disputed. * It needs to be expanded. * It may need copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. missed early scoring chances and the team never recovered. Rob Blake For other persons of the same name, see Robert Blake. Robert Bowlby "Rob" Blake (born December 10 1969, in Simcoe, Ontario) is a professional ice hockey defenceman in the NHL, playing for the Los Angeles Kings where he is the captain. has not had the hard shots from the point that create so much havoc in front of the net. ``You need those guys and they know it,'' Murray said. The Kings (22-19-7) remain ninth in the Western Conference, two points behind Edmonton for the final playoff spot. But also they are just three points ahead of No. 10 Nashville. KINGS vs. MINNESOTA Time: 1 p.m., at Staples Center This article has multiple issues: * Its neutrality is disputed. * It may contain original research or unverifiable claims. * It does not cite any references or sources. TV/Radio: Fox Sports Net 2; 1110-AM Matchup: Any team that has been shut out in back-to-back games cannot afford to take an expansion team lightly. Especially when the Kings lost 4-2 in Minnesota back on Dec. 22. That was the night goaltender Stephane Fiset reinjured the torn medial collateral ligament The medial collateral ligament or MCL (or tibial collateral ligament) is one of the four major ligaments of the knee. It is on the medial or inner side of the joint. in his left knee - he could be out another six weeks or longer. The Wild, which has been a formidable home team (11-8-7) is coming off a 5-0 victory at the Pond. - Matt McHale CAPTION(S): box Box: KINGS vs. MINNESOTA (see text) |
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