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NHL News / LA Kings Insider / April 17
5 Keys For Round 1 
The Kings aren’t under any illusions here. The Colorado Avalanche are a damn good team. They won the Presidents Trophy. MoneyPuck has the Kings as the only team with below a 40-percent shot at reaching Round 2 and they’re well below, at around a two-thirds / one-third split.
Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / April 17
LA Kings Announce Team Award Winners
A quick post here on a team day off, before we fully transition into playoff coverage. Earlier this morning, the Kings organization announced their annual team awards, with several different winners.
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / April 17
Full Playoff Schedule: Kings vs. Avs, Round 1
With Game 82 now in the books, it’s time to look ahead. Below is the full schedule for the Kings and Avs first-round playoff series. Colorado is coming in as this year’s Presidents’ Trophy winner, by virtue of their 121 points (55-16-11 record) during the regular season.
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
There have been 54 players to record multiple hat tricks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL's Modern Era (since 1967-68) can you name in six minutes?
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 16
Kings clinch second West wild card, will face Avalanche in Round 1 of playoffs
We now know who the best team in the NHL will meet in the opening round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. After Thursday night’s results, the Los Angeles Kings have secured the second Wild Card spot in the Western Conference.
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 / MayorsManor.com / April 16
LA Kings Prospect Tracker: Week Ending April 14, 2026
Week 27 of the LA Kings Prospect Tracker brings a tale of two extremes. In the CHL, three prospects are on the brink of elimination — Carter George and the Soo, Jimmy Lombardi and Flint, and Vojtech Cihar and Kelowna are all down 0-3 in their respective series.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 15
Playoff-bound Kings out to improve positioning vs. Flames
The Los Angeles Kings have a playoff spot assured entering their final regular-season contest, a visit to the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. What has not been decided is whether the Kings (35-26-20, 90 points) will finish third in the Pacific Division or be a Western Conference wild-card team.
Anze Kopitar News / The Hockey Writers / April 14
Kings Rally for Kopitar, Clinch 5th Straight Playoff Berth
“I don’t plan on playing just seven more games.” Playing in his 20th and final season in the NHL, that was the blatant remark from Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar following a 5-4 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators on April 2, as the Kings remained on the outside looking in. Kopitar didn’t just say that he spoke it into existence.
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / April 14
Are the Los Angeles Kings getting hot at the right time?
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-3 Monday night, extending their winning streak to five games and helping them clinch a berth in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Scott Laughton News / NHL Trade Talk / April 14
Maple Leafs’ Laughton Deal Delivers Unexpected Bonus
With the LA Kings clinching a playoff spot (they’re currently holding the second wild card in the West), the conditional 2026 pick the Toronto Maple Leafs received for Scott Laughton has officially upgraded from a 3rd-rounder to a 2nd-rounder.
Adrian Kempe News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 14
Kings’ Adrian Kempe joins elite Swedish company in playoff-clinching win vs. Kraken
For the fifth consecutive year, the Los Angeles Kings are heading back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After defeating the Seattle Kraken 5-3 on Monday night at Climate Pledge Arena, the Kings clinched the final berth in the Western Conference, and there will be postseason hockey at Crypto.com Arena as soon as next weekend.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 14
Kings within range of higher seed as they face lowly Canucks
After clinching a Stanley Cup playoff spot, the Los Angeles Kings will look to track down the top wild-card seed in the Western Conference when they face the host Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.
Anze Kopitar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 14
Anze Kopitar’s career continues after Kings clinch playoffs with Kraken win
Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar announced his retirement before the season, confirming that the 2025-26 campaign would be the final season of his career.
Quinton Byfield News / Field Level Media / April 14
Quinton Byfield nets pair as Kings beat Kraken to clinch playoff berth
Quinton Byfield tallied twice as the Los Angeles Kings clinched a Western Conference playoff berth with a 5-3 victory against the host Seattle Kraken on Monday night.
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / April 14
Los Angeles Kings clinch spot in 2026 playoffs
It did not come easily, but the Los Angeles Kings are heading back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fifth year in a row. Thanks to their 5-3 win over the Seattle Kraken, along with the Nashville Predators losing 3-2 to the San Jose Sharks, the Kings are one of six NHL teams to have qualified for the postseason in each of the last five years.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / April 13
LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 4/6
Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings’ weekly prospect update. This week’s update was highlighted by goalie Hampton Slukynsky, who made his professional debut in the AHL with the Ontario Reign.
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.
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).
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
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 5
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.
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.
Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 4
Kings Sign Henry Brzustewicz To Entry-Level Contract
The Los Angeles Kings have signed 2025 first-round pick Henry Brzustewicz to a three-year, entry-level contract set to begin in the 2026-27 season. He will complete the 2025-26 season on a professional try-out contract with the AHL’s Ontario Reign.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 2
In or out: Assessing which NHL teams will secure the final playoff spots
The NHL playoff race is coming down to the wire, with several teams in both the East and West battling for the last remaining spots.
Hampton Slukynsky News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2
Kings Sign Hampton Slukynsky, Grant Slukynsky To Entry-Level Deals
April 2: The Kings announced both Hampton’s and Grant’s signings on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Hampton’s is a three-year deal while Grant’s is for one year, both beginning next season.
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