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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.

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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,

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.

Martin Chromiak News / Hockey Royalty / October 24

Martin Chromiak Propels The Ontario Reign To Another Comeback Victory In A 5-3 Win Over The Texas Stars

The Ontario Reign beat the Texas Stars 5-3 in game one of the weekend series at H-E-B Center on Friday night. First period: TEX: Mike Sgarbossa (4), ASST:

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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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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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.

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

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

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / October 23

Explaining The Ontario Reign’s Goaltending Rotation

Three goalies. One net. That is the situation the Ontario Reign find themselves in. The American Hockey League focuses on development. Teams want their prospects to get as many games as possible, play in specific or all situations, and keep improving certain aspects of their game.

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

Jared Wright News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 21

Kings Recall Jared Wright

The Los Angeles Kings recalled forward Jared Wright from their AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign. The move brings Los Angeles back to a full 23-man active roster, according to PuckPedia’s tracking.

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.

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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.

Quinton Byfield News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 21

Kings’ Quinton Byfield Sustains Upper-Body Injury

The Los Angeles Kings lost one of their top forwards during Tuesday night’s win over the Washington Capitals. Center Quinton Byfield exited the contest after just four shifts and 2:44 in ice time. Head coach Peter Laviolette told Dooley that the team plans to evaluate Byfield’s injury more at Wednesday’s practice.

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.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / October 20

Star forwards shine as Kings collect first win over Caps

Adrian Kempe scored two goals and Artemi Panarin collected a goal and two assists, fueling the visiting Los Angeles Kings to their first win of the season with a 5-2 decision over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.

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

Struggling Kings could get key offensive forward back on Tuesday

Amid the Los Angeles Kings worst start in franchise history (0-4-2) the team has received a positive injury update.

What's gone wrong for the winless Kings?

Oilers' Connor McDavid off to historic start to the season

Rangers’ Dylan Garand is making the most of his NHL opportunity

Two Islanders players to miss time with lower-body injuries

Flyers place Owen Tippett on injured reserve

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / October 19

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 10/12

Another week has passed, so it’s time for our weekly LA Kings prospect update. While tracking the prospects this week, it was hard to identify one skater who stood out.

Los Angeles Kings News / Yardbarker / October 18

What's gone wrong for the winless Kings?

The Los Angeles Kings remain the only winless team to start the 2026-27 NHL season.

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

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 17

Winless Kings hope absent offense will return against streaking Bruins

The Los Angeles Kings will continue the search for their first victory of the season when they host the Boston Bruins on Saturday evening. The Kings are 0-3-2 through the first five games, which is tied for the third-longest season-opening skid in franchise history.

Kevin Connauton News / Inside The Rink / October 16