The Los Angeles Kings have assigned forward Noah Clarke to the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today.

Patrick Marleau scored two goals, Bill Guerin added the go-ahead score and the Sharks clinched a playoff berth with a 3-1 victory over the Kings on Tuesday night.

The Los Angeles Kings have agreed to terms on a multi-year entry level contract with defenseman Jack Johnson, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today.

Jack Johnson, the prized young defenseman acquired in a trade during training camp, and the Kings are in contract talks, with the possibility he could join the team Tuesday in San Jose.

The Los Angeles Kings have assigned center Gabe Gauthier to the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today.

The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Raitis Ivanans to a one-year contract extension, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today.

The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Kevin Westgarth to a multi-year entry level contract, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today.

Goaltender Dan Cloutier lumbered onto the ice for a second consecutive day, putting in another 30-minute workout Wednesday.

Mike Modano scored his 499th career goal 35 seconds into overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday.

The Los Angeles Kings have recalled forward Noah Clarke (under emergency conditions) from the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League and have assigned forward Shay Stephenson to Manchester, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today.

The Kings will prepare for next season's regular-season opener in London by playing an exhibition tournament in Austria.

The NHL will play regular-season games in Europe for the first time.