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Anze Kopitar delivers emotional address before final Kings’ regular season game

A brilliant career is coming to an end, and the Los Angeles Kings and their fans had a chance to offer their thanks and congratulations to Anze Kopitar as he gets set to retire at the end of the season.

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Henry Brzustewicz and Hampton Slukynsky No Strangers to Winning Environment

The Ontario Reign captured their second regular season Pacific Division title on Saturday night, their first since the club’s inaugural year in 2015-16, when veteran forward Glenn Gawdin scored 17 seconds into overtime giving the Reign a 3-2 win at Coachella Valley.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / April 12

Reeder, Epperson, McMorrow win NCAA National Championship with Denver University

Congratulations are in order for three LA Kings prospects, who won an NCAA National Championship yesterday with Denver University. Sophomore forward James

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / April 12

Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 3-2 OT Win Over Coachella Valley

Glenn Gawdin’s overtime heroics secured the win and the Pacific Division title for the Ontario Reign in a 3-2 overtime win over the Coachella Valley Firebirds.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / LA Kings Insider / April 11

FINAL – Kings 1, Oilers 0 – Kopitar, Forsberg, Smith

The LA Kings moved one step closer to the postseason, as they skated to a 1-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in the final home game of the 2025-26 regular season on Saturday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / April 11

Anton Forsberg stellar in net as Kings blank Oilers

Anton Forsberg made 27 saves for the Los Angeles Kings in a 1-0 win against the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon Forsberg, who has surpassed Darcy Kuemper as the No.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / April 11

SATURDAY: Reign Projected Lineup at Firebirds, a Win Gives Ontario AHL’s Pacific Division Title

A decade in the making: the Ontario Reign have a chance to clinch the Pacific Division tonight for the first time since their inaugural season. Head coach Andrew Lord and his group took a major step toward that goal with a regulation win at Toyota Arena on Friday, coupled with a Colorado Eagles loss to the Tucson Roadrunners.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / April 11

Ontario Reign: Notes From 4-1 Victory Over Coachella Valley

Hampton Slukynsky made 21 saves in his professional debut, backstopping the Ontario Reign to a 4-1 victory over the Coachella Valley Firebirds. First period:

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / April 10

The LA Kings Fan Experience at Crypto.com Arena

Since its opening on Oct. 17, 1999, formerly known as Staples Center, Crypto.com Arena has hosted many sports teams and live entertainment events. Teams ranging from the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings to the Lakers (National Basketball Association), the Sparks (Women’s National Basketball Association), and previously, the Clippers (NBA).

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 10

Kings move into wild-card position with win over Canucks

Adrian Kempe scored two goals and Anton Forsberg stopped 24 of 25 shots as the Los Angeles Kings gave their playoff hopes a huge boost with a 4-1 victory over the visiting Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 7

Kings retake wild-card position with shootout win over Predators

Joel Armia and Scott Laughton scored in regulation and Adrian Kempe had the lone goal in the shootout, lifting the Los Angeles Kings to a 3-2 win against the visiting Nashville Predators on Monday night.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / April 6

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 3/30

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. This week saw the season’s end for some, and some were signed to entry-level contracts for others.

Darcy Kuemper News / The Hockey Writers / April 6

With Playoffs On the Line, Kings Can No Longer Lean on Kuemper

It was just one year ago when Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper was putting up Vezina-caliber numbers and being the backbone between the pipes

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The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 5

Maple Leafs HC addresses possibility of Scott Laughton returning

Craig Berube addresses possibility of Scott Laughton returning to Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube and Steven Lorentz addressed a possible return of Scott Laughton to the Canadian franchise after losing 7-6 to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.

Quinton Byfield scores OT winner as Kings down Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs' Craig Berube makes roster move that hints at rebuild plans

Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies shares 'weird' experience after loss to Kings

Surprising name emerges as candidate for Maple Leafs' GM job

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 5

Kings set NHL record with 31st OT appearance of 2025-26

The Los Angeles Kings continued their trend of extra-time games on Saturday night, claiming a 7-6 victory versus the Toronto Maple Leafs at Crypto.com Arena while achieving an NHL single-season record with their 31st overtime game, having already set a league high with 19 overtime or shootout losses this season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 4

Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies shares 'weird' experience after loss to Kings

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Matthew Knies shared a "weird" experience he had during Saturday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

Quinton Byfield scores OT winner as Kings down Maple Leafs

Morgan Rielly sends strong message to Maple Leafs after early playoff elimination

Maple Leafs forward receives blunt assessment from HC Craig Berube

Maple Leafs' Craig Berube makes roster move that hints at rebuild plans

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

Henry Brzustewicz News / Daily Faceoff / April 4

Kings sign Henry Brzustewicz to entry-level contract

The Los Angeles Kings’ first-round pick from the 2025 NHL Draft has taken the next step. On Saturday, the Kings announced that defenseman Henry Brzustewicz

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 2