41.   A day later, the Kings were in New Jersey and the doctors called again.

42.   A king is born.

43.   A future king is only a motherless son, not grand, and just as pitiful as any other child who loses a parent.

44.   A statement broadcast on state television here said the king was in stable condition.

45.   A week ago, the Kings were an embarrassment, an insult to hockey and a challenge to every motivational book coach Andy Murray ever read.

46.   A week ago, the Kings were flying, and not just across Canada on their longest trip of the season.

47.   A year ago, however, the Kings were in seventh place.

48.   After the Magi arrived in Jerusalem and learned where the new king was to be born, they turned to Bethlehem, located to the south of Jerusalem.

49.   After Tippett discussed Murray at the first practice during the break, the Kings were ready to get back to action.

50.   All that means is the Kings finally are free to find out whether their netminding problems of December and January were purely physical or somewhat psychological.