As the Kings strolled down to Seattle in an effort to tame the Kraken on Saturday, they sought to end their heretofore split road trip on a high note. They were singing in falsetto on Thursday in Vancouver, where Alex Turcotte’s two goals and his no-look assist to Adrian Kempe in the opening 9:42 of the match staked the Kings and lights-out goaltender Darcy Kuemper to a … [Read more...] about Kings look to wrap up road trip on high note in Seattle
Alex Turcotte’s fast start leads Kings past struggling Canucks
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Alex Turcotte scored twice and added an assist – all in the first 10 minutes – as the Kings thumped the struggling Vancouver Canucks, 5-1, on Thursday night. Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala each had a goal and an assist, Warren Foegele also scored and Darcy Kuemper had 20 saves for the Kings (25-12-5), who avoided what would have been their first … [Read more...] about Alex Turcotte’s fast start leads Kings past struggling Canucks
Clippers trounce Blazers for another low-stress night
By ERIK GARCÍA GUNDERSEN The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. — As back-to-back sets go, this one didn’t present much of a challenge on paper, but the Clippers left no doubt anyway. Norman Powell scored 23 points, James Harden had 19 points and six assists and the Clippers routed the Portland Trail Blazers, 118-89, on Thursday night to complete an impressive two-night showing. … [Read more...] about Clippers trounce Blazers for another low-stress night
Rams energizer Tyler Higbee on track to play against Eagles
LOS ANGELES — After undergoing the first surgery of his life, Rams left guard Steve Avila found himself in an unfamiliar setting. Not on the practice field, but in the training room, going about the small tedious tasks of rehabbing a knee injury. But there was a role model. Veteran tight end Tyler Higbee, seven months removed from surgery to repair a torn ACL, MCL and meniscus … [Read more...] about Rams energizer Tyler Higbee on track to play against Eagles
Ducks fall to Lightning on Jake Guentzel’s shootout goal
By ERIK ERLENDSSON The Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. — On a season-long road trip that has not gone the way the Ducks had hoped, they salvaged a point by reaching overtime for the 12th time this season. Jake Guentzel scored the only goal for either team in the shootout and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Ducks, 4-3, on Thursday night. Brayden Point, Anthony Cirelli and Guentzel … [Read more...] about Ducks fall to Lightning on Jake Guentzel’s shootout goal