- Kings 4, Rangers 2: Sometimes teams have quality efforts and still lose. That's what the Rangers put forth Tuesday. They had 41 shots on goal -- including 24 in the second period alone -- but only got two by Jason LaBarbera. Henrik Lundqvist wasn't at his best, and that didn't help. The Rangers had won three straight and five of six, but don't view this as a step backward. They still seem to be headed in the right direction.
- Ducks 3, Islanders 0: Score another one for sprawl -- though Uniondale isn't setting any density records. Teams can't wait to get to Nassau Coliseum, there arena where losing streaks go to die. Well, except for the Islanders'. New York has lost five straight in regulation and seven of eight overall. They did steal a point in one of those seven, but this is still a disturbing trend. At least they're helping alleviate traffic problems.
- Lakers 105, Nets 90: Good thing the Lakers are in the Western Conference. Pau Gasol got favorable reviews in his first game as a Laker. Richard Jefferson, the best thing the Nets have going for them, missed some time after catching an elbow in the eye, but he did return. Vince Carter had 27 in the latest underwhelming effort for the Nets at home.
