Moulson's second chance

Perhaps November will be more stable for Matt Moulson than October was. Moulson started the season, surprisingly, as the Kings' first-line left wing. After totaling one goal and zero assists in five games, Moulson moved to the bench, then returned as the fourth-line right wing. Now he's back on the first line and back on the left side tonight against Calgary. The Kings' hope is that Moulson can be opportunistic in front of the net and take advantage of chances created by Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown. Here's what Moulson said about his return to the top line...

Question: Have the coaches talked to you about going back to the top line?

MOULSON: ``Not really. I'm prepared to play wherever they want me to, whatever side and whatever position. I just want to work on the things I need to and make sure I bring a good effort.''

Question: What is it that you'd like to be able to bring to that first-line role?

MOULSON: ``I think going to the net is especially important. Kopi and Brownie, those guys get a lot of shots, so to get those garbage goals I have to be intense and strong in front of the net and use my strength to get those goals around the crease. I need to focus on that and make sure I'm ready to bang for loose pucks and get myself to the net, get the puck to the net when I have to and make sure I'm strong along the boards.''

Question: Is that what the coaches talked to you about improving when you were out of the lineup?

MOULSON: ``Yeah, just being good around the boards and making sure to win the battles and move my feet when I get the puck. I have to do a lot better job of that, and make sure I get going when I get the puck. To be able to make plays, you have to be moving in this league, so I'm working on that and just being intense all over the ice.''