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Kings Seek Special Teams Redemption Against Sharks in San Jose
sports6 days ago

Kings Seek Special Teams Redemption Against Sharks in San Jose

The Los Angeles Kings face the San Jose Sharks on October 3, seeking a bounce-back after a season-opening loss to Colorado. The Kings, currently 0-1, will start goaltender Anton Forsberg and feature a 11-forward, 7-defenseman lineup, marking the season debuts for Corey Perry and Erik Gustafsson. Special teams performance is the primary focus, as LA struggled with power play efficiency and penalty kills in their opener. The Sharks, 1-0, aim to leverage their speed against an aging Kings roster.

via LA Kings Insider|
#anton-forsberg#la-kings#nhl
Rallying Reigns and Firebirds Clash in High-Stakes AHL Opener
sports7 days ago

Rallying Reigns and Firebirds Clash in High-Stakes AHL Opener

The Ontario Reign and Coachella Valley Firebirds opened their 2025-26 AHL seasons with a 6-5 overtime victory for Ontario at Acrisure Arena. The Reign, defending Pacific Division champions, retained core scoring threats like Martin Chromiak and added veterans Lane Pederson and Scott Perunovich. The Firebirds, returning nearly their entire playoff roster, welcomed new captain John Hayden and acquired right wing Devin Kaplan from Philadelphia. The teams will meet again Saturday in Ontario, continuing a rivalry defined by intense overtime contests and recent playoff eliminations.

via lakingsinsider.com|
#ahl#coachella-valley-firebirds#la-kings
Kings Face Avalanche in High-Stakes Season Opener After 2026 Playoff Sweep
sports10 days ago

Kings Face Avalanche in High-Stakes Season Opener After 2026 Playoff Sweep

The Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche open the 2026-27 NHL season at Ball Arena on September 30. The matchup is defined by the Kings' 0-7 record against Colorado last season, including a four-game playoff sweep. Darcy Kuemper starts for LA, while MacKenzie Blackwood returns for Denver. The game airs nationally on TNT, with the Kings facing a top-ranked penalty kill and altitude challenges.

via LA Kings Insider|
#colorado-avalanche#la-kings#nhl
Kings Face High-Stakes Roster Shifts as Laviolette Era Begins
nhl10 days ago

Kings Face High-Stakes Roster Shifts as Laviolette Era Begins

The LA Kings enter the 2026-27 season with significant lineup changes under new head coach Peter Laviolette. Quinton Byfield moves to the top line, Alex Turcotte takes the second line, and Andre Lee secures a roster spot following Kevin Fiala’s injury. The team also features a revamped power play and an open goaltending competition between Anton Forsberg and Darcy Kuemper.

via LA Kings Insider|
#la-kings#nhl#nhl-2026-27
sports12 days ago

Kings Finalize Roster with Portillo Cut and Kirsanov Return to AHL

The Los Angeles Kings have finalized their 23-player roster ahead of the NHL regular season, sending goaltender Erik Portillo and forward Taylor Ward to the AHL Ontario Reign. Defenseman Kirill Kirsanov was recalled for a preseason game but is expected to return to the minors. The team will start the season with 22 active players due to Kevin Fiala's injury, with a deadline to file the final roster by Monday.

via MayorsManor.com - LA Kings News|
#erik-portillo#kirill-kirsanov#la-kings
LA Kings Trim Camp Roster to 29 Ahead of Preseason Finale
sports16 days ago

LA Kings Trim Camp Roster to 29 Ahead of Preseason Finale

The LA Kings have reduced their training camp roster to 29 players ahead of Saturday's preseason finale, moving 11 players to the AHL, waivers, or junior leagues. While the defense group is largely set, the forward battle remains tight, with Erik Portillo and several young players vying for limited spots. The team is preparing for a regular-season opener in Colorado, with key decisions pending on goaltending depth and forward chemistry.

via LA Kings Insider|
#la-kings#nhl#preseason
Kings Secure First Preseason Win Against Ducks as Roster Battles Intensify
sports16 days ago

Kings Secure First Preseason Win Against Ducks as Roster Battles Intensify

The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Anaheim Ducks 2-1 in their third preseason game on Wednesday, September 23, at Honda Center. This victory marked the Kings' first win of the exhibition season, ending a 0-2-0 record. The game served as a critical audition for players on the roster bubble, with veterans like Erik Haula and Drew Doughty making their preseason debuts. Anton Forsberg recorded 24 saves for Los Angeles, while Alex Laferriere and Joel Armia scored in the first period. The Ducks, who had won their opener 6-2, struggled to convert chances, with coach Joel Quenneville noting a lack of high-quality scoring opportunities. The Kings are expected to finalize their roster shortly, with a full lineup anticipated for the preseason finale on Saturday.

via LA Kings Insider|
#anaheim-ducks#drew-doughty#la-kings
Kings Seek First Preseason Win Against Ducks as Roster Bubble Players Face Final Test
sports17 days ago

Kings Seek First Preseason Win Against Ducks as Roster Bubble Players Face Final Test

The Los Angeles Kings (0-2-0) face the Anaheim Ducks (1-0-0) in their third preseason game at Honda Center on September 23. This matchup serves as a final opportunity for 'bubble' players to secure roster spots before Saturday's exhibition finale. The Kings are testing new line combinations under coach Peter Laviolette, while the Ducks aim to maintain momentum following a 6-2 victory over San Jose.

via NHL.com|
#anaheim-ducks#la-kings#nhl-preseason
Kings Test Veteran Lines and Power Play Against Utah in Preseason Opener
sports18 days ago

Kings Test Veteran Lines and Power Play Against Utah in Preseason Opener

The Los Angeles Kings face the Utah Mammoth in their second 2026 preseason game at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, September 22. This match marks the first home exhibition for both teams and features the debut of several veterans, including Artemi Panarin, Adrian Kempe, and Mikey Anderson. Goaltender Darcy Kuemper makes his first start of the preseason, aiming to re-establish himself as the team's number-one netminder after a Vezina Trophy finalist season. Rookie prospect Liam Lefebvre also makes his NHL preseason debut, having impressed at the Rookie Faceoff. Coach Peter Laviolette is testing defensive pairings and power play units, with Andre Lee potentially replacing the injured Mats Zuccarello on the top power play line. The Kings are 0-1-0 in the preseason, having lost their first game to the Vegas Golden Knights.

via LA Kings Insider|
#darcy-kuemper#la-kings#nhl
Laviolette Instills Offensive Push as Kings Begin Camp
sports18 days ago

Laviolette Instills Offensive Push as Kings Begin Camp

New head coach Peter Laviolette is shifting the LA Kings toward a more offense-first approach at training camp, emphasizing 5-on-5 play, zone movement, and puck support with input from assistant Ray Whitney; players like Panarin, Laughton, and Kempe note a clearer sense of attack while still prioritizing defense, as the team looks to raise scoring from last season and sharpen the power play.

via LA Kings Insider|
#la-kings#laviolette#nhl
Doughty Named LA Kings' 15th Captain, Setting 2026-27 Leadership
sports23 days ago

Doughty Named LA Kings' 15th Captain, Setting 2026-27 Leadership

The Los Angeles Kings named defenseman Drew Doughty the team’s 15th captain for the 2026-27 season, with forwards Adrian Kempe and Artemi Panarin and defenseman Mikey Anderson serving as alternate captains. Doughty, a two-time Stanley Cup champion and longtime King, enters his 19th NHL season as captain and aims to lead by example toward continued championship contention.

via NHL.com|
#captaincy#drew-doughty#la-kings
Kings Prospects Rally at 2026 Rookie Faceoff After Rough Start
sports24 days ago

Kings Prospects Rally at 2026 Rookie Faceoff After Rough Start

After an 8-1 opener vs. San Jose, the Kings’ rookies recovered to win 4-1 vs. Anaheim and control the game against Utah, showcasing a more aggressive defensive system, standout goaltending from Yegor Rybkin and Hampton Slukynsky, Lefebvre’s two goals, and solid showings from veterans Connors and Wright as Koehn Ziemmer led with three goals and the team heads into NHL training camp.

via LA Kings Insider|
#goaltending#hockey-prospects#la-kings
Kings map out an 84-game 2026-27 schedule with a divisional grind
sports2 months ago

Kings map out an 84-game 2026-27 schedule with a divisional grind

The LA Kings’ 2026-27 regular-season slate returns to an 84-game format—the first since 1993-94—bringing a divisional-heavy schedule (four games against every Pacific Division opponent and three against each Central Division team) plus 32 games versus the Eastern Conference. The season opens with a playoff rematch in Denver against Colorado, features a division-heavy first week, a busy March, several matinee starts, roughly ten back-to-back sets, and a holiday schedule shifted to avoid a New Year’s Eve/Day game, with eight of the final 11 games against Pacific opponents and the calendar largely returning to a normal flow after last season’s disruptions.

via LA Kings Insider|
#2026-27-schedule#eastern-conference#la-kings
Laviolette Poised to Coach the Kings on a Three-Year Pact
sports4 months ago

Laviolette Poised to Coach the Kings on a Three-Year Pact

Multiple reports say the Los Angeles Kings will hire Peter Laviolette as head coach on a three-year deal, beating out interest from the Oilers and Maple Leafs; a formal announcement and press conference were expected soon. Laviolette has a history of quickly lifting teams (Isles, Hurricanes, Flyers, Predators, Capitals, Rangers), but longer tenures have sometimes cooled, so a three-year term fits the Kings’ plan for a refreshed voice and offseason changes.

via LA Kings Insider|
#coaching#la-kings#nhl