The NHL hosted two fixtures between the Anaheim Ducks and the Los Angeles Kings at London's 02 Arena in 2007, but French bemoans the fact the English capital is not represented in the GB professional league.

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The Los Angeles Staples Center, home to the NBA's Lakers and Clippers, the NHL's Kings, and the WNBA's Sparks--together those clubs ensure 140 playing dates per year, not including playoffs.

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The 2012 NHL playoffs were wildly entertaining with a sixth seed (New Jersey Devils) and eighth seed (Los Angeles Kings) squaring off for the Cup with the Kings winning in six games.

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