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Kings' strong road record clashes with Penguins' dominant home form

While the Los Angeles Kings have struggled at home, they've fared quite well on the road to begin the season. The Pittsburgh Penguins, meanwhile, have managed to be productive no matter where they're playing.

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Projected Lineup: Reign vs. Gulls, Notes for Rare Home Game in Ontario on Saturday

A quick weekend series between the Reign and Gulls wraps up tonight, as the fierce Pacific Division rivals will meet up for the second consecutive evening.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 8

Kings wing Warren Foegele 'feeling really good' ahead of return

With Los Angeles looking to claw its way to the top of a hotly contested Pacific Division, Foegele’s return from injury is a helpful development.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

Will the Kings make the playoffs?

The Los Angeles Kings entered last off-season in something of an identity crisis. For the fourth consecutive season, they lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the playoffs.

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NHL News / Hockey Royalty / November 8

Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 6-4 Loss to San Diego

The Ontario Reign dropped game one of the weekend series of the Gulls with a 6-4 road loss on Friday night. First period: SD: SH Judd Caulfield (4), ASST:

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Liam Greentree News / Hockey Royalty / November 7

PROSPECT REPORT 11/6: Liam Greentree Racks Up Three Points

Thursday night only saw two LA Kings prospects in action, and both had multi-point games. Jan Chovan, a 6th-round pick by the Kings, recorded a goal and a secondary assist, factoring in on both goals in the Sudbury Wolves’ (OHL) 6-2 loss to the Barrie Colts.

Brandt Clarke News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Kings Receiving Trade Interest in Brandt Clarke, Have Different Plan

Teams around the league are reportedly calling about Los Angeles Kings defenceman Brandt Clarke, but according to James Murphy of RG.org, the Kings have no interest in moving the 22-year-old blueliner.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 5

Fresh of 1st home win, Kings eager to extend Panthers' woes

The Los Angeles Kings finally enjoyed some home cooking in their last outing. Now the Kings will look for another helping when they host the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Thursday night.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Record Night in LA: Kings Celebrate Multiple Milestones in First Win at Home

Through 13 games this season, the Los Angeles Kings had yet to collect two points at home. Despite a 5-4-4 record, it didn’t feel as if the Kings were a team that was playing winning hockey consistently.

Brandt Clarke News / Breakaway on SI / November 5

Kings Must Extend Defender to Avoid Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Kings have one of the top young defenders in the NHL. Right-handed puck-mover Brandt Clarke is in his second full season with the club, and he’s coming off an impressive 33-point rookie campaign.

Corey Perry News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Corey Perry Proving That Age Is Just a Number in His 1,400th NHL Game

It’s not every day a player hits 1,400 games in the NHL, and it’s even rarer that a 40-year-old veteran still finds ways to impact a game night after night.

Corey Perry News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Kings’ Corey Perry becomes fourth active NHLer to play 1,400 games

Corey Perry made history Tuesday night, skating in his 1,400th career NHL regular-season game as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-0. Perry, 40, joins Brent Burns, Alex Ovechkin and his Kings’ teammate Anze Kopitar as the fourth active player to hit the 1,400-game mark.

Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / November 5

Darcy Kuemper shuts out Jets in Kings' first home win

Adrian Kempe scored the eventual game-winner and Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves as the Los Angeles Kings blanked the visiting Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / November 3

Observations from Week 4

The LA Kings ended their road trip with a win before dropping back-to-back games on home ice for what was a 1-1-1 week. It was a strange start to the week for the Kings, winning 4-3 in San Jose despite being outshot nearly 3-to-1 and blowing a 3-0 lead.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / November 3

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 10/27

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. Many players could’ve taken the prospect of the week honors for this segment, but this week’s honors go to another forward.

Adrian Kempe News / NHL Trade Talk / November 2

Think Twice Before Buying Into Columnist’s Kempe-to-Oilers Trade Hype

An attempt by a columnist who didn’t take the time to do much homework has linked the Edmonton Oilers to Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe in a trade before the NHL trade deadline.

Ken Holland News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

How GM Ken Holland Is Shaping the Kings’ Future

As of May 2025, the Los Angeles Kings have replaced Rob Blake with Ken Holland as the new general manager and vice president of the Los Angeles Kings. Along with what he’s brought to the franchise, there’s been a noticeable shift in the organization’s tone and overall direction.

Warren Foegele News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Kings ironman Warren Foegele lands in injured reserve

The Los Angeles Kings have moved forward Warren Foegele to injured reserve.

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Kyle Burroughs News / Daily Faceoff / November 1

Kings place Kyle Burroughs on waivers

An experienced blueliner looks to be heading back to the minors. On Saturday, the Los Angeles Kings placed defenseman Kyle Burroughs on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.

Adrian Kempe News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 30

Adrian Kempe, Kings remain far apart in contract talks

In Wednesday's episode of the DFO Rundown Podcast, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period brought up Adrian Kempe and the ongoing conversations between him and the Los Angeles Kings, as the star becomes an unrestricted free agent after this season.

Los Angeles Kings News / Last Word On Sports / October 29

NHL Rumours: Los Angeles King Star Looking for a Hollywood Ending

Welcome back to the latest NHL Rumours from us here at Last Word On Hockey. Today we are headed to Los Angeles, California. No, not to check out Game 5 of the 2025 World Series scheduled for tonight versus the Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays with the series tied two-games a piece, we are here for hockey, more specifically, the Kings.

Brandt Clarke News / Field Level Media / October 29

Brandt Clarke nets winner as Kings hold off Sharks

Brandt Clarke scored the tiebreaking goal with 6:40 left to help the visiting Los Angeles Kings recover after blowing a three-goal lead and hold on to win 4-3 against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night.

Adrian Kempe News / Athlon Sports / October 26

LA Kings Given Big Adrian Kempe Contract Update

As the Los Angeles Kings move through the current NHL season, the front office has been dealing with ongoing contract talks with a star. That would be Adrian Kempe, who is currently in the final year of his deal with the team.

Adrian Kempe News / Breakaway on SI / October 26

Rangers, Kraken Lead Landing Spots for Kings Winger

The Los Angeles Kings and star winger Adrian Kempe are not anywhere near a contract extension. It’s unclear if the two sides will move any closer to a deal during the regular season, but the clock is ticking as Kempe plays under the final year of a contact making $5.5 million.

Los Angeles Kings News / Inside The Rink / October 22

Los Angeles Kings Place Goalie on Waivers

The Los Angeles Kings picked up their second win of the season last night with a 2-1 overtime win over the St. Louis Blues. They also got goalie Darcy Kuemper back last night.