Tim's Two Cents-February 5

You Must be Joking!  The Los Angeles Kings Have Won Eight Straight.  Well it's no joke.  The Kings continue to be one of the most surprising teams in the NHL this season. 

They tied a club record of eight straight triumphs last night with a 6 to 4 victory over their rivals to the south, the Anaheim Ducks at Staples Center.

Now I don't usually talk much about the NHL but this is turning into a big buzz worthy story.  Let's face it.  The Kings are off to best start after 57 games with a 35-19-3 record.  It is their best start since the 1980-1981 season.  That's a very long time! 

Entering Friday, the Kings are fourth, that's right, fourth in the Western Conference with 73 points behind Vancouver, Chicago and San Jose.  If the playoffs started today, the Kings would be facing the Phoenix Coyotes in the first round.  I think they could beat the Coyotes 

As this season has unfolded, it is becoming clear that Kings fans have a reason to be excited this year after several lackluster campaigns.  It is turning into the glory days of the '80s with Wayne Gretzky.  Keep it up Kings!   

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