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Rapid Recap: Kings Fall 6-3 to Mammoth, Postgame Comments from Laviolette

It took a while for the Kings to get rolling on Tuesday night in their preseason home opener, as they fell behind 2-0 after 20 minutes. A goal early in the second frame saw them draw to within one, yet by second intermission they trailed by two goals.

NHL News / LA Kings Insider / September 23

Preseason FINAL – Kings 3, Mammoth 6 – Clarke, Lefebvre, Laviolette

The LA Kings fell to 0-2 in the 2026 preseason as they dropped a 6-3 decision against the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday evening at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Brandt Clarke News / LA Kings Insider / September 23

Brandt Clarke – 9/22

Hear from defenseman Brandt Clarke after he collected a goal and an assist in a preseason defeat against Utah.

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 22

Pregame Quotes: Laviolette Talks Lefebvre, Clarke, and Goalies in Advance of Preseason Home Debut

Following the team’s pregame morning skate, Kings coach Peter Laviolette met with the gathered media to share thoughts on several topics heading into his squad’s first exhibition game at Crypto.com Arena.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Takeaways From Day 2 of LA Kings Training Camp

If Day 1 wasn’t filled with plenty of excitement, Day 2 made sure to bring the heat, especially from the prospects. I spoke with Martin Chromiak of the Ontario Reign, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, and also got some insight from Artemi Panarin, Brian Dumoulin and coach Peter Laviolette.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 22

Training Camp Cuts: 9/22/26

We’re already on the fourth day of preseason in a new, tightened-up training camp. Several teams have already made their first round of big cuts, with more sure to come today after a handful of youngsters and fringe players got their one-and-done exhibition action completed last night.

NHL News / LA Kings Insider / September 22

Camp Cuts Reaction

Zach Dooley and Jesse Cohen discuss the first round of cuts to the LA Kings 2026-27 Training Camp.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / September 21

2026 Training Camp Primer – Day 5

Happy Monday, Insiders! So here’s the rub. Today marks the final day of three groups at LA Kings training camp. The Kings are tightening things up with today’s practice.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / September 21

Impressions From Day 1 of LA Kings Training Camp

Welcome, readers, to LA Kings training camp! The first day was held on Sept. 18 at Toyota Sports Performance Center in El Segundo, California. Running through Sept.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / September 21

Prospect Guide: Where the LA Kings Prospects will be playing this season

The LA Kings will have their prospects scattered across several leagues this season. By my count, the Kings have 40 prospects in their system. With so many prospects to track, we will make a list of where each prospect will play in the system.

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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.

Liam Lefebvre News / MayorsManor.com / September 20

Lefebvre Checks In Before Departing Kings Camp for QMJHL

It’s been hard enough for first-year draft picks to earn a preseason game in recent years, yet with the change to just four games, it’s become even more challenging in 2026.

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Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 20

Rapid Recap: Kings Fall 4-2 to Golden Knights, Postgame Comments from Laviolette

In their annual preseason return to Toyota Arena in Ontario, the Kings fell 4-2 to the visiting Golden Knights on Saturday night. It marked the first of only four exhibition games LA will play in advance of their 2026-27 season getting underway in less than two weeks.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 19

Jim Hiller’s Maple Leafs Have a Simple Rule: Skate First, Think Fast

Two days into training camp, Jim Hiller’s coaching philosophy might be simpler than anyone expected. Use your skill when you’ve got the puck. When you don’t have it, go get it back.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / September 19

LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Mattias Sholl

With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Mattias Sholl! Birthdate: September 30, 2000

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / September 18

LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Carter George

With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Carter George! Birthdate: May 20, 2006 Birthplace:

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 17

Los Angeles Kings Injury Updates

The Los Angeles Kings will be without a few prominent players as training camp begins. According to the Kings’ Manager of Editorial Content, Zach Dooley, the Kings will be without winger Kevin Fiala for the next several weeks.

Drew Doughty News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Drew Doughty Named 15th Captain In Kings History

The Los Angeles Kings have named Drew Doughty the 15th captain in franchise history, the team announced. Adrian Kempe, Artemi Panarin and Mikey Anderson will serve as alternate captains for 2026-27.

Anze Kopitar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 16

Kings announce new captain after Anze Kopitar’s retirement

The Los Angeles Kings are without Anze Kopitar for the first time since his NHL debut in 2006-07. 20 years of reliable leadership and production are no more, with Kopitar having retired after the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 15

3 burning Kings questions entering 2026-27 NHL season

The Los Angeles Kings are entering a completely new era for their franchise. Anze Kopitar has retired from the game of hockey after spending his entire playing career in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / September 10

Kings' Kevin Fiala to miss start of training camp after undergoing procedure

The Los Angeles Kings will have to wait a little bit longer to get back one of their top offensive threats. On Thursday, the Kings announced that winger Kevin Fiala underwent a procedure and will miss the start of the team’s upcoming training camp.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 9

Barry Melrose was one of NHL's biggest personalities, and one of its biggest advocates

Whether you agreed with him, disagreed with him, or followed his career as a coach or player, you knew who Barry Melrose was if you were even a casual hockey fan.

Los Angeles Kings News / Rink Royalty / September 8

LA Kings 2026-27 Season Player Previews: Mats Zuccarello

Early this offseason, the Los Angeles Kings and general manager Ken Holland signed former Minnesota Wild veteran winger Mats Zuccarello to a one-year, $1 million contract for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

Alex Turcotte News / Rink Royalty / September 6

Sportsnet names LA Kings forward who 'has to deliver' in 2026-27

There are several Los Angeles Kings players who will be facing pressure to step up and perform this upcoming season. After five straight first-round playoff exits, the Kings need multiple players to step up and help get this team over the hump if they want to make a run in the postseason in the Western Conference next spring.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Rumors / August 29

2026-27 Los Angeles Kings Season Preview

The Los Angeles Kings enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster. They hired a new head coach, added veteran scoring depth, and said goodbye to their longtime captain, Anze Kopitar.