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Forsberg Starts Kings’ Preseason as Youthful Group Seeks Openings in Ontario
sports20 days ago

Forsberg Starts Kings’ Preseason as Youthful Group Seeks Openings in Ontario

LA Kings open a four-game 2026 preseason in Ontario against the Vegas Golden Knights with a young lineup and Anton Forsberg in net, while Scott Laughton and Trevor Moore provide veteran leadership and heavy ice time; the game centers on evaluating roster bubbles (Ward, Chromiak, Cihar, Guttman, Lee, Pederson), testing special-teams units, and sorting goaltending depth with Hampton Slukynsky backing Forsberg ahead of the regular season.

via LA Kings Insider|
#forsberg#kings#laughton
Kings Rookies Rally to 4-1 Victory at Rookie Faceoff
sports25 days ago

Kings Rookies Rally to 4-1 Victory at Rookie Faceoff

The Los Angeles Kings rookies defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 at the 2026 Rookie Faceoff, with Koehn Ziemmer scoring twice in the first two periods and Liam Lefebvre adding two goals (one on a rebound, one deflection) to seal the win. Lucas Pettersson spoiled the shutout for Anaheim with a late goal. Coach Andrew Lord praised the improved pace, balance and defensive structure from Game 1, and the Kings will wrap the tournament Tuesday vs. the Utah Mammoth after a team practice Monday.

via LA Kings Insider|
#ducks#kings#koehn-ziemmer
Sharks Dominate Kings Rookies 8-1 in Rookie Faceoff Opener
sports26 days ago

Sharks Dominate Kings Rookies 8-1 in Rookie Faceoff Opener

San Jose rolled to an 8-1 victory over Los Angeles in the Rookie Faceoff opener, building a 4-1 lead after the first period and extending to a 5-1 margin by the end of the second; Ivar Stenberg scored twice in the third to push the margin to 7-1 before the Sharks added an eighth. Kings forward Vojtech Cihar got the club’s lone goal, with Grant Slukynsky and head coach Andrew Lord framing the night as a learning opportunity about pace, structure and puck management ahead of tomorrow’s 3 p.m. game against the Anaheim Ducks.

via LA Kings Insider|
#hockey#kings#nhl-prospects
Avalanche sweep Kings as Kopitar bids farewell
sports5 months ago

Avalanche sweep Kings as Kopitar bids farewell

Colorado completed a four-game playoff sweep of the Los Angeles Kings with a 5-1 win in Game 4, riding Nathan MacKinnon’s first-series goal on the power play, Cale Makar’s timely scoring, and Artturi Lehkonen’s strong two-way play to overwhelm L.A. while silencing any late push. Anze Kopitar’s emotional farewell capped the night as the Kings captain ended his 20-season NHL run. With Colorado’s depth, top-line talent, and disciplined defense on display, the Avalanche now eye a tougher next opponent (Dallas or Minnesota) and remain legitimate Stanley Cup contenders.

via The New York Times|
#avalanche#kings#kopitar
Angeles Analysis: Kings' Elite Defense Isn’t Enough as Avalanche Go 2-0 Up
sports-hockey5 months ago

Angeles Analysis: Kings' Elite Defense Isn’t Enough as Avalanche Go 2-0 Up

Two games into the Kings–Avalanche series, Los Angeles has frustrated Colorado enough to limit them to four total goals and has won both teams’ special-teams battles, yet the Kings have managed only two goals at 5-on-5 and trail 2-0. Artemi Panarin has the series’ only multi-goal output (two power-play goals), while Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Martin Necas have combined for zero goals and one point. Anton Forsberg has been outstanding in net (.941 save percentage, 1.90 GAA), but the Kings must convert more chances and get offense from multiple players to avoid a downhill path.

via LA Kings Insider|
#avalanche#forsberg#kings
Wedgewood’s playoff debut lifts Avalanche past Kings in Game 1
sports5 months ago

Wedgewood’s playoff debut lifts Avalanche past Kings in Game 1

Scott Wedgewood stopped 24 of 25 shots in his first NHL playoff start at age 33, guiding the Colorado Avalanche to a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Colorado built a lead with a Nathan MacKinnon score and an Artturi Lehkonen tally, then withstood late pressure as Wedgewood remained composed and stellar in the crease, earning praise from coach Jared Bednar and becoming a crowd favorite with the nickname “Wedgie.”

via The Denver Post|
#avalanche#hockey#kings
Seeding Night Takes Center Stage as Kings Face Canucks, Laferriere Reaches 20
sports5 months ago

Seeding Night Takes Center Stage as Kings Face Canucks, Laferriere Reaches 20

With a playoff berth secured, the Los Angeles Kings head to Vancouver for Game 81 with seeding and potential home-ice in Round 1 still on the line. Laferriere hits his 20th goal in a milestone night as lineup decisions are teased in a back‑to‑back scenario, with goaltending still up in the air between Kuemper and Forsberg and only a couple of healthy extras available. The Canucks, playing their final home game of the season, look to finish strong as both teams jockey for positioning ahead of the final games of the regular season.

via LA Kings Insider|
#canucks#kings#laferriere
Final Home-Game Showdown: Kings Host Oilers in Playoff Push
sports6 months ago

Final Home-Game Showdown: Kings Host Oilers in Playoff Push

Los Angeles hosts Edmonton in the final 2025-26 home game, aiming to cap a productive homestand and bolster playoff positioning in a playoff-style showdown on Fan Appreciation Night. Anton Forsberg is expected in goal for the Kings, with Jeff Malott a game-time decision and Byfield/Ceci monitoring injuries; Panarin, Kopitar and Kempe form a potent forward trio, while Edmundson and Clarke anchor the defense. Edmonton counters with Evan Bouchard, a leading creator this season. With both teams in the race for division and wild-card spots, today’s result could influence the postseason landscape.

via LA Kings Insider|
#homestand#kings#nhl
Kempe Game-Time Decision as Kings Return Home to Face Flyers
sports6 months ago

Kempe Game-Time Decision as Kings Return Home to Face Flyers

The Los Angeles Kings host the Philadelphia Flyers at Crypto.com Arena with forward Adrian Kempe listed as a game-time decision and forward Joel Armia progressing but not playing tonight. Coming off a 3-1-1 road trip, LA sits on the edge of the Western Conference playoff picture with 15 games remaining, and a win could move them into a playoff spot depending on other results. Darcy Kuemper is expected to start in goal; if Kempe cannot go, Mathieu Joseph would fill the spot. The Kings aim to improve home performance (10 wins at Crypto this season) and tighten the five-man unit on defense under interim coach D.J. Smith as they chase a stronger finish.

via LA Kings Insider|
#armia#flyers#kempe