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CHICAGO -- To hear coach Joel Quenneville and captain Jonathan Toews talk about it, the Chicago Blackhawks are overcoming their early season jitters.But for a franchise thats won three Stanley Cups since 2010, they readily admit that theres still plenty of room for improvement.Chicago opens a three-game homestand Sunday night at the United Center against the Los Angeles Kings, who wrap up a two-game road trip in a building where they struggled in recent years.Nearly three weeks into the season, the Blackhawks penalty killing unit has been abysmal, allowing 15 goals in 30 short-handed situations to rank last in the league. The unit was third in the NHL as recently as the 2012-13 campaign, and finished in the top 20 each of the next two seasons before slumping to 22nd overall in 2015-16.I still think theres some areas we still got to feel that we can be better at look, and build on positives that weve achieved, Quenneville told the teams official website Saturday, one day after Chicago (4-3-1) rallied for a 3-2 overtime victory against New Jersey. As a group, lets take pride in working together, and lets make sure we get good pressure up ice, good pressure on entries, good clears, shooting lanes, all things that lead to having an effective ... penalty killing unit.Chicago killed off three of the Devils four power plays, and recent history against the Kings indicates that trend could continue. The Blackhawks have killed off 21 of Los Angeles 23 power-play opportunities while posting a 6-3-1 record over their last 10 matchups.We know this start to the year, theres been a few bumps in the road, but we know theres so much improvement and so much potential on this team. Were going to get better and better, said Toews, who assisted on Marian Hossas power-play goal late in regulation against the Devils that made it 2-2.Toews scored 28 goals in each of the last three seasons, but is still in search of his first in 2016-17. That will tie him with Ken Wharram for 10th on Chicagos all-time list with 251.I know its a long year and Ive had similar starts to this so Im not worried but definitely want to keep shooting the puck and having a nose for the net and know theyre going to start going in, Toews said.Chicago is 9-1-1 on home ice when Toews records a point against the Kings.Quenneville said Saturday that Corey Crawford will start in goal. He is 8-5-0 with a 2.83 goals-against average in 13 career starts versus the Kings. Quenneville also said he likes how Crawford has played recently, including a 30-save outing against the Devils.I thought hes been really good the last couple of games, they were his two best and (Friday night) was one of those games where the goalie was a big factor in us getting two points, Quenneville said.The Blackhawks were 1-1-1 against the Kings in 2015-16, with the season series capped by a 5-0 loss at home on March 14 with Crawford in net.Even though Los Angeles (4-4-0) skated away with that lopsided win, it was only the second in its last seven regular-season visits to the Windy City going back to February 2013.The Kings try to bounce back after their four-game winning streak was snapped with a 1-0 loss to St. Louis on Saturday.Peter Budaj, whos filled in admirably in goal while Jonathan Quick (lower body) and Jeff Zatkoff (groin) recover from injuries, allowed the lone goal early in the third period. He dropped to 4-1-0 with a 2.12 GAA and .906 save percentage in five starts this season.I think we worked hard, and its a tough building against a very strong team, so thats still not an excuse, Budaj told the Kings official website. ... Sometimes the bounces dont go your way, but you just have to regroup and get ready for tomorrow.However, Budaj hasnt faced Chicago since April 9, 2014, while playing for Montreal. Budaj is 0-3-1 in his last four matchups with Chicago, and 1-5-1 with a 3.73 GAA in seven games versus the Blackhawks since November 2008.As they prepare to play back-to-back games for the first time this season, backup goalie Jack Campbell could make his first NHL appearance in just over three years. Campbell, the 11th overall pick by Dallas in the 2010 NHL Draft, made his debut against Anaheim on Oct. 20, 2013, and gave up six goals on 47 shots in the Stars 6-3 loss.New captain Anze Kopitar led the Kings with four points (goal, three assists) in three games against Chicago in 2016-17. Hes tied for second on the team with six points, one behind Alec Martinez.Los Angeles may be without defenseman Brayden McNabb, who left Saturdays game with an upper body injury following a collision with Colton Parayko. Kings coach Darryl Sutter said McNabb (two goals in seven games) will be re-evaluated Sunday.Al Oliver Jersey . -- Catcher Brett Hayes has agreed to a $630,000, one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, avoiding salary arbitration. Steve Buechele Jersey . Pirlo limped out of Sundays 1-0 win over Udinese after just 13 minutes. 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Tinsley, a 10-year veteran, spent the last two seasons in Utah, where the point guard averaged 3.RICHMOND, Va. -- Ahmad Caver had 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists, Zoran Talley scored 12 points and OId Dominion beat Richmond 64-61 on Monday night.ODU (2-0) snapped a 10-game road losing streak against the Spiders.Caver made a layup and then, after his steal from Jones, fed Brandan Stith for a dunk that put Old Dominion up 60-59 with 3:49 to play. Neither team made a field goal the rest of the way, combining to go 0-for-7 -- with Richmond missing its last five shots including a half-court heave by ShawnDre Jones as time expired.The Monarchs made 4 of 6 foul shots, including 3 of 4 by Talley in the final 1:44, to seal it.dddddddddddd.A 3-pointer by Jordan Baker capped a 16-0 Old Dominion run to open the game and the Monarchs led 22-4 with 9:44 left in the half. ShawnDre Jones scored nine points during a 23-9 spurt to close the half that pulled Richmond (1-1) within four at the break.Jones led Richmond with 23 points. T.J. Cline added 18 with six rebounds and seven assists. ' ' '