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Kings look to break through against Flames

Jan 18, 2008 - 2:38 PM Los Angeles (18-27-2) at Calgary (23-17-8) 9:00 pm EST

CALGARY, Alberta (Ticker) -- The Los Angeles Kings go for a season-high tying fourth straight victory when they visit the Calgary Flames on Friday.

The Kings, who have had three losing streaks of at least five games this season - including eight in a row from December 12-26 - are on just their third three-game winning streak of the season.

But despite a 3-1 victory against Edmonton on Tuesday, Los Angeles easily still has the worst record in the Western Conference. The Kings have not fared well against Calgary in recent contests.

The Flames are 2-0 against the Kings so far this season, and have won the last five meetings dating to last season. Calgary has outscored Los Angeles, 10-7, in the two games this campaign.

Calgary is coming off a 3-2 shootout victory over Minnesota on Wednesday, which snapped a four-game losing streak.

Jarome Iginla scored the game-winner in the third round of the shootout, and the Flames' captain leads the team with 32 goals and 30 assists this season.