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Kings Recall Martin Chromiak, Reassign Jared Wright

The Los Angeles Kings have swapped depth forwards on their NHL roster. Per a team announcement, winger Jared Wright has been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign.

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Was the Kings’ First Win a Turning Point or a Temporary Reprieve?

The Los Angeles Kings finally secured their first win of the season against the Washington Capitals on Oct. 20. Since then, however, their results have been mixed, leaving questions about whether the team has genuinely turned a corner or simply enjoyed a brief reprieve.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Power Play Changes the LA Kings Need to Make

The Los Angeles Kings have played 11 games in the 2026–27 regular season and currently rank 30th among 32 NHL teams. Their power-play performance is one area worth analyzing as they look to climb the standings.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / October 28

LA Kings Prospect Tracker: Week Ending October 27, 2026

Week 4 of the LA Kings Prospect Tracker belongs to the scorers in junior hockey. Jimmy Lombardi and Liam Lefebvre each put up five points over the past week — with Lombardi driving the OHL’s hottest team in Flint, and Lefebvre pushing his way to a point-and-a-half-per-game pace for Cape Breton.

Drew Doughty News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27

Drew Doughty Wants To Finish Career With Kings

In late June, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Los Angeles Kings would wait until after the 2026-27 season to pursue a contract extension with captain Drew Doughty.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 27

Kings strive to continue improved play on road as Blackhawks await

Winless through their first six games of the season, the Los Angeles Kings enter Tuesday night's road contest against the Chicago Blackhawks with victories in three of the past four contests.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 27

Kings pull off rare feat with early scoring outburst vs. Rangers

The Los Angeles Kings turned up the heat at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, striking early and often to skate past the New York Rangers 6-3. Taylor Ward opened the scoring just 1:15 into the contest, beating Rangers goaltender James Reimer on a breakaway after receiving a pass from Drew Doughty.

Drew Doughty News / Field Level Media / October 26

Drew Doughty, Kings end Rangers' home-ice winning streak

Drew Doughty collected a goal and two assists on Monday for the visiting Los Angeles Kings, who scored three times in the first period and earned a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers.

Drew Doughty News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Kings’ Drew Doughty reveals how long he has left in his career

The Los Angeles Kings are navigating a tough start to the 2026-27 NHL campaign. They are figuring things out without Anze Kopitar, who retired at the end of last season.

Mats Zuccarello News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26

Kings Place Mats Zuccarello On Injured Reserve

The Los Angeles Kings are sending a veteran winger back to the injured reserve less than a week after activating him. According to a team announcement, the Kings have placed forward Mats Zuccarello on the injured reserve with an upper-body ailment.

Martin Chromiak News / Inside The Rink / October 27

AHL: Martin Chromiak Named Player of the Week 10/19-10/25

The Ontario Reign went 2-1-0 last week. They won 3-2 over the Calgary Wranglers on Tuesday night. Then over the weekend, they split their two games with the Texas Stars.

Mats Zuccarello News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Kings’ Zuccarello out against Rangers with upper-body injury

A veteran presence is going to be out of action once again, this time ahead of another anticipated return to Madison Square Garden. When speaking to reporters,

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / October 26

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 10/19

Another week has passed, so it’s time for our weekly LA Kings prospect update here at Hockey Royalty. Week four of this year’s prospect update was highlighted by forward Martin Chromiak.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

3 LA Kings Prospects Who Could Provide a Boost

The Los Angeles Kings picked up their second win of the regular season after 60 minutes of hockey and overtime on Oct. 22. Brandt Clarke tipped the puck into the net to seal the win, handing the New York Islanders their second overtime loss of the season.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

A disastrous season is exactly what the Kings need

Sometimes, a step backward is the best path forward.

Brandt Clarke lifts Kings past Islanders in overtime

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Brandt Clarke News / Field Level Media / October 22

Brandt Clarke lifts Kings past Islanders in overtime

Brandt Clarke scored with 2:18 left in overtime for the Los Angeles Kings, who edged the New York Islanders 3-2 Thursday night in Elmont, N.Y. The Kings controlled play for much of overtime before Clarke beat screened goaltender Semyon Varlamov with a shot over his shoulder.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Four NHL players looking to break out of early slumps

The 2026-27 NHL season is still in its early stages, but several established players have struggled to find their footing. While some teams have gotten off to impressive starts, others are already searching for answers.

Senators fans give Brady Tkachuk well-deserved cold reception in return to Ottawa

Tim Stutzle's personal chef trolls Brady Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers

Panthers-Senators was exactly the jolt of excitement the NHL needed

Penguins explain Ben Kindel medical emergency after his return to Pittsburgh

Panthers goaltender Cooper Black to make NHL debut, break interesting NHL record

Rob Blake News / The Lead / October 21

Rob Blake Tenure Continues To Shape the LA Kings Roster

It’s been nearly a year and a half since the Los Angeles Kings and general manager Rob Blake mutually agreed to part ways after the team’s fourth consecutive first-round playoff exit to the Edmonton Oilers.

Darcy Kuemper News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 21

Darcy Kuemper gets real on Kings’ 1st win of the season

The Los Angeles Kings lost Quinton Byfield to injury on Tuesday night against the Washington Capitals. At the time, the game was tied 2-2, and Los Angeles had a ton of pressure on them to see this one out.

Quinton Byfield News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Kings’ Quinton Byfield exits game with upper-body injury

The Los Angeles Kings are in the midst of a nightmarish start to their 2026-27 season, and they got dealt another blue during their game on Tuesday night.

Mats Zuccarello News / Yardbarker / October 19