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Matt Greene's statistics are nonexistent after two games back in the Kings' lineup.

With no major injuries on the back end, and no pressing strategic concerns, they relied on the same six defensemen, in consistent pairings, throughout the playoffs.

The good news is the Los Angeles Kings have a 2 games to 1 lead over the San Jose Sharks in their best-of-seven NHL Western conference semifinal round series, despite the Sharks 2-1 OT victory on Saturday night, May 18.

When asked for an update on injured center Jarret Stoll, Sutter said simply, "Missing in action." When asked whether Stoll might be sidelined long-term, Sutter asked, "How long is the series?" Stoll won't play in Game 2 of the Kings' second-round playoff series against the San Jose Sharks tonight at Staples Center.

The Los Angeles Kings recently had a day off, a brief respite from the otherwise hectic postseason, with coaches holding an abbreviated morning skate for a dozen or so players.

After Jonathan Quick's back surgery in August 2012 , he faced a long road to recovery.

The Los Angeles Kings wrapped up a brutal and hard-fought series against the fourth-seeded St.

Jake Muzzin #6 and Jonathan Quick #32 both of the Los Angeles Kings defend the net against Andy McDonald #10 of the St.

Billy Gibbons, ZZ Top's lead vocalist and fuzzy guitar wizard, thinks the band's concert at this weekend's Beale Street Music Festival will be a special show.

Williams had a goal and 4 shots at evens . He was the Kings best player in the neutral zone and gained the zone with possession more than any other skater.

The Los Angeles Kings will play their final game of the regular season, on Saturday night in Los Angeles, when they face the San Jose Sharks .

While the Sharks have clinched a playoff spot, the identity of their first-round opponent remains very much up in the air.

Dean Lombardi went on Fan590 radio's Hockey Central at Noon show to talk about Dustin Brown , the state of the team, and the defense corps as the Kings head into the playoffs.