LOS ANGELES — This playoff series isn’t going to be a walkover, by any stretch of the imagination. Yet when the Kings built a 4-0 second period lead Monday night against an Edmonton Oilers team that had tortured them the last three postseasons, L.A.’s most loyal and devoted fan base – consider what Kings fans have endured through the years before you argue with me – could be … [Read more...] about Alexander: Kings-Oilers opener almost became Miracle on Manchester – in reverse
Kings and Oilers set for more thrills and resilience in Game 2
In Game 1 of Round 1 against the Edmonton Oilers, the Kings exploded, imploded and ultimately rejoiced, setting a compelling stage for Game 2 on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena. They darted out to a 4-0 lead and even after an Edmonton push spanning the close of the second period through the early part of the third, they led comfortably 5-2 with 15 minutes to play. Yet the … [Read more...] about Kings and Oilers set for more thrills and resilience in Game 2
Chargers’ newly-signed OL Mekhi Becton eager to team with Joe Alt
EL SEGUNDO — Newly-signed Chargers right guard Mekhi Becton met second-year right tackle Joe Alt the other day at the team’s training facility. Becton was already a fan of Alt’s play while Alt was a standout at Notre Dame and nothing changed his opinion of his new teammate as OTAs began Tuesday. Becton described Alt as a “dancing bear.” He meant that in a good way. As in, Alt … [Read more...] about Chargers’ newly-signed OL Mekhi Becton eager to team with Joe Alt
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers hold off Nuggets in Game 2, even series
DENVER — Through two games, one thing is clear. Nothing is going to come easy in a first-round playoff series between the Clippers and the Denver Nuggets. After ending up on the wrong side of an overtime thriller in the series opener on Saturday, the Clippers rode a 39-point effort from star forward Kawhi Leonard to a 105-102 victory in Game 2 on Monday night, swiping … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard, Clippers hold off Nuggets in Game 2, even series
Kings blow 4-goal lead but beat Oilers on last-minute goal in Game 1
LOS ANGELES — Phillip Danault scored his second goal with 41 seconds to play, and the Kings blew a four-goal lead before rallying for a 6-5 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in the opener of the teams’ fourth consecutive first-round playoff series on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. The Kings led 5-3 in the final minutes before Zach Hyman and Connor McDavid tied it with an … [Read more...] about Kings blow 4-goal lead but beat Oilers on last-minute goal in Game 1