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Kings get Regehr back from 12-game absence for key tilt vs. Flames

Robyn Regehr, James Sheppard

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Robyn Regehr, left, of Brazil, and San Jose Sharks left wing James Sheppard battle during the third period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Monday, April 28, 2014, in Los Angeles. The Kings won 4-1. (AP Photo)

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Los Angeles will return a key piece of its defense tonight when Robyn Regehr plays for the first time in 12 games after being sidelined with a hand injury.

Regehr, who last suited up on Dec. 18, will draw in for what’s a pretty important Western Conference playoff showdown as the Kings host the Flames. Just check the standings:

WCStandings

Calgary’s had Los Angeles’ number this year, too. Back on Dec. 22, the Flames stunned the Kings thanks to Johnny Gaudreau’s natural hat trick -- his final two goals came in the final 2:12 -- en route to a 4-3 OT decision at Staples.

Seven nights later, the Flames once again upended the Kings in dramatic fashion, scoring a 2-1 victory despite putting just 15 shots on Jonathan Quick.