If their 3-0 loss Tuesday night against the Detroit Red Wings wasn't enough of a measuring stick, the Kings will get another chance to compare themselves to a Stanley Cup contender tonight when they play host to the Ducks at Staples Center.
"That should put some pressure on us," Kings defenseman Brad Stuart said.
The Ducks weren't playing much like defending champions the first 2 1/2 months of the season, but they have won 12 of their 18 games since star defenseman Scott Niedermayer returned from a three-month sabbatical on Dec. 16.
It's another date with the champs (LA Times) 
