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sports1 day ago•10 min saved

Kings Seek Third Straight Win as Forsberg Backstops Clash with Canucks

The Los Angeles Kings host the Vancouver Canucks in a pivotal late-season matchup at Crypto.com Arena, aiming for a third straight win to bolster their playoff hopes. Anton Forsberg starts in goal, with the lineup largely set and Quinton Byfield expected to play despite maintenance concerns. With five games remaining, L.A. sits just behind Nashville for the final wild-card spot, while Vancouver begins a California road trip looking to gain momentum. The result could influence the tight Western Conference standings as the Kings push to control their destiny at WC2.

via LA Kings Insider|

#hockey #los-angeles-kings #nhl

sports13 days ago•10 min saved

Kings Kick Off Playoff-Seek Seven-Game Home Stand vs Utah Mammoth

The Los Angeles Kings open a pivotal seven-game homestand at Crypto.com Arena against the Utah Mammoth, aiming to deliver consistent 60-minute performances at home to climb in the playoff race, with Andrei Kuzmenko skating but not expected to return this regular season; interim coach D.J. Smith and captain Quinton Byfield stress urgency as the team seeks to capitalize on home ice.

via LA Kings Insider|

#home-ice-woes #kuzmenko-update #los-angeles-kings

sports-hockey18 days ago•11 min saved

Panarin-Powered Kings Seek Calgary Breakthrough

LA heads to Calgary to snap a three-game skid in a Tuesday showdown, with Kempe’s availability and a possible goalie start uncertain; Panarin has jump-started the Kings’ offense since joining, extending a six-game point streak and boosting the power play, while Joseph earned a return to the lineup after his strong Utah game. Doughty emphasizes finishing tight games as LA hunts crucial points with 12 games left, and Calgary carries momentum from a three-game win streak led by Morgan Frost, in a venue where the Kings have historically struggled (six straight regulation losses).

via LA Kings Insider|

#calgary-flames #joseph #los-angeles-kings

sports1 month ago•12 min saved

Kings Back Top Line and Power Play Shake-Up Ahead of Canadiens Clash

LA Kings host the Montreal Canadiens to cap a six-game homestand with notable lineup questions: Scott Laughton and Mathieu Joseph could be in the mix, and Quinton Byfield may return from an upper-body injury. Alex Laferriere is expected to slot onto the top power-play unit, while Artemi Panarin, Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe anchor the top line. Coach D.J. Smith emphasizes winning today as rosters settle after yesterday’s trades, aiming to finish the stretch with a .500 record.

via LA Kings Insider|

#lineup-changes #los-angeles-kings #montreal-canadiens

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Kings land Laughton from Maple Leafs on conditional-pick deal

The Los Angeles Kings acquire forward Scott Laughton from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a conditional third-round pick that becomes a second-rounder if L.A. makes the 2026 playoffs. Laughton, 31, brings a low cap hit and strong penalty-killing and faceoff abilities, adding depth down the middle and veteran presence as the Kings reshuffle for a late-season push and enhanced draft capital.

via LA Kings Insider|

#2026-nhl-draft #conditional-third-round-pick #laughton

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Perry Rejoins Lightning in Kings Trade for 2028 Second-Round Pick

Corey Perry was traded from the Los Angeles Kings to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2028 second-round draft pick. The 40-year-old forward, who previously played for Tampa Bay, has 28 points in 50 games this season with the Kings, signed a one-year, $2 million contract in July, and now aims to help the Lightning chase another Stanley Cup.

via NHL.com|

#hockey #los-angeles-kings #nhl

sports1 month ago•10 min saved

D.J. Smith’s Kings Era Begins with a Clean Slate and a Push to Rebuild Confidence

On his first day as Los Angeles Kings head coach, D.J. Smith urged leaving last season's Oilers playoff heartbreak in the past, stressed a clean slate and accountability, and signaled tweaks to the defense and lineup aimed at restoring the team's swagger as it chases a playoff berth with 23 games remaining.

via LA Kings Insider|

#adrian-kempe #coaching-change #dj-smith

sports1 month ago•9 min saved

Oilers storm past Kings 8-1 in LA, fueling turnaround questions

The Edmonton Oilers routed the Los Angeles Kings 8-1 at Crypto.com Arena, jumping to a 2-0 lead and pulling away with a three-goal second period and a three-goal third, with Leon Draisaitl contributing to all three third-period goals. After the blowout, Anze Kopitar, Mikey Anderson, and coach Jim Hiller spoke about regrouping, fixing breakdowns, and trying to turn the season around over the final 24 games as L.A. aims to rebound in upcoming division matchups.

via LA Kings Insider|

#anderson #edmonton-oilers #hiller

sports-hockey1 month ago•3 min saved

Oil ers demolish Kings in dominant 8-1 NHL romp

Edmonton Oilers crushed the Los Angeles Kings 8-1 in a one-sided NHL matchup, with multiple goals from Oilers stars and a comprehensive live-thread recap covering scores, lineup notes, and game flow.

via LA Kings Insider|

#edmonton-oilers #final-score-8-1 #live-thread

sports-hockey1 month ago•12 min saved

Kings Seek Redemption at Home vs. Oilers After Shocking Loss

The Los Angeles Kings host the Edmonton Oilers in a playoff-rematch-style regular-season game after a season-worst loss, with Darcy Kuemper likely getting the start in goal and a strong emphasis on fixing late-game breakdowns, improving special-teams execution, and leveraging the remaining 25 games to mount a push.

via LA Kings Insider|

#edmonton-oilers #game-preview #los-angeles-kings

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Fiala to miss rest of season after Olympic injury requiring surgery

Kings winger Kevin Fiala will undergo season-ending surgery on a lower-body injury suffered for Switzerland at the Olympics after a third-period collision with Tom Wilson left him stretchered off. He had 18 goals and 40 points in 56 games, and Los Angeles remains in the playoff hunt; Fiala previously suffered a broken femur in 2017.

via theScore.com|

#kevin-fiala #los-angeles-kings #olympics

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Panarin chooses Kings, chasing Hollywood dream after Rangers breakup

Artemi Panarin waived his no-movement clause to facilitate a trade from the Rangers to the Los Angeles Kings, signing a two-year, $22 million extension after the move. He said he wanted a place where his family could stay and that the Kings felt like the right fit, while noting the Rangers’ offer suggested uncertainty about his future. Los Angeles acquired forward Liam Greentree and a conditional draft pick; Panarin’s decision was helped by Vlad Gavrikov’s endorsement and comes ahead of the Olympic-break return, with potential returns of Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin on the horizon.

via New York Post|

#artemi-panarin #free-agency #los-angeles-kings

sports2 months ago•9 min saved

Kings Seek Break Spark in Vegas as Panarin Joins Soon

Final pre-break MLS-style? Not MLS—NHL—preview: the Los Angeles Kings visit the Vegas Golden Knights with Anton Forsberg likely to start. Artemi Panarin will not play tonight but will join the club after the Olympic break. Kings may shuffle the lineup (Foegele could return) while Leaning on a productive power play led by Kuzmenko, who scored twice in the last game. Vegas is missing McNabb, Karlsson, Saad and Howden; Dorofeyev has been a thorn for LA, including a hat trick in their last meeting. With both teams jockeying in a tight division race, this game is a key momentum booster before the break and a test of whether the Kings can turn a sluggish start into a run after the hiatus.

via LA Kings Insider|

#artemi-panarin #kuzmenko #los-angeles-kings

sports2 months ago•10 min saved

Moverare Ready to Step In as Kings Face Kraken Before Olympic Break

The Los Angeles Kings host the Seattle Kraken in the final pre-break game with two matches left before the Olympic hiatus. Los Angeles will be without defenseman Mikey Anderson and forward Alex Turcotte due to upper‑body injuries, so Jacob Moverare returns to the lineup and will pair with Cody Ceci on the blue line. Darcy Kuemper is expected to start in goal with a likely rotation by week’s end. After a productive road trip, the Kings seek two crucial Pacific Division points to gain ground in a tight standings race as Seattle, coming off a loss, aims to defend its wild-card position. The focus is on maintaining momentum and execution against a familiar Kraken squad ahead of the break.

via LA Kings Insider|

#injuries #los-angeles-kings #nhl

sports2 months ago•13 min saved

Panarin switch fuels Kings’ bid as Rangers pivot to a younger, faster roster

Artemi Panarin was traded from the New York Rangers to the Los Angeles Kings for forward prospect Liam Greentree and a conditional 2026 third-round pick (upgrades to a second if the Kings win a playoff round, or to a fourth if they win two). He signed a two-year, $22 million contract with the Kings starting next season, with the Rangers retaining 50% of his remaining salary. Panarin, 34, had been the Rangers’ leading scorer since joining and is a central figure in New York’s roster retooling as they chase a Stanley Cup.

via NHL.com|

#los-angeles-kings #new-york-rangers #nhl