LA Times · Apr 8, 2016
Kings find ways to elevate their game
Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (8) knocks the puck away from the goal before Ducks center Mike Santorelli can get to it during the second period. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times) Despite the roster changes the Kings have made since they won the Stanley Cup in 2012 and again in 2014, despite shuffling key pieces on defense — which still results in some nervous moments — and despite occasionally falling into profound scoring slumps, a crucial piece of their essential nature has remained unchanged.
When they face a challenge and need to elevate their game, they simply find ways to do it.