Wayne Simmonds News

Jonathan Quick made 22 saves, and Wayne Simmonds had a goal and an assist in the Los Angeles Kings' 3-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night.

During the next week, Carter Ashton will tote his Lethbridge Hurricanes hockey bag through three provinces for four games.

WEDNESDAY'S ROUNDUP: I'm not really a doctor. I just play one when writing about fantasy hockey.

The Thrashers weren't sure if they were going to get Ilya Kovalchuk back by the end of their upcoming homestand.

For the Los Angeles Kings, this season has been full of bright spots. Among them, the breakout year of Anze Kopitar, the great play from Ryan Smith and Rob Scuderia 'the teama TMs main offseason acquisitionsa 'and the surprising Scott Parse who got called up from Manchester not too long ago.

Randy Jones had a goal and an assist in his debut with Los Angeles, and the Kings beat Carolina 5-2 on Wednesday night to extend the Hurricanes' winless streak to 13.

For someone who views plus/minus ratings with what he says "a grain of salt," Kings defenseman Davis Drewiske maintains he also doesn't think much of his own mark.

The Nashville Predators received a huge offensive boost from defensemen Francis Bouillon and Cody Franson, who played a solid two-way game in front of goalie Dan Ellis.

Wayne Simmonds #17 of the Los Angeles Kings battles for the puck against Francis Bouillon #51 of the Nashville Predators on November 7, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

Jarrett Stoll scored the go-ahead goal with 7:51 to play, and the Los Angeles Kings roared from behind with a four-goal third period in a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.

Drew Doughty scored the go-ahead goal with 4:51 remaining and the Los Angels Kings rallied to beat the Phoenix Coyotes 5-3 Monday night.

OK, puckheads ... you have ranted and I have listened. Now, sit back on the couch and let me soothe you with comforting words.

Skrastins stands out on Dallas 'D' Karlis Skrastins isn't the kind of guy who gets a lot of attention -- except from the goaltenders whose lives are a little easier when he's on the ice.

Wayne Simmonds of the Los Angeles Kings and Willie Mitchell of the Vancouver Canucks battle for the puck in the second period at Staples Center on Thursday night.

The team is leading the Pacific Division and he is leading the NHL in scoring, and neither of those feats would be possible without the other.

Kings tonight VS. DALLAS When: 7:30. Where: Staples Center. On the air: TV: FS West; Radio, 1150.

The Blue Jackets' best start in franchise history includes a victory over the Kings a week ago.

Jared Stoll scored his first two goals of the season and Dustin Brown also scored twice in the Los Angeles Kings' 5-3 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night.

Michal Handzus scored at 55 seconds of overtime, and Anze Kopitar had his first three-goal game in the NHL in the Los Angeles Kings' 5-4 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.

They get great effort from Morrow and Ribeiro, but Jonathan Quick was great in net.