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On YouTubeLos Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 27
Kings To Reassign Jared Wright
The Los Angeles Kings are going to reassign forward Jared Wright to their AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, reports Anthony Collazo of Mayor’s Manor. The Kings telegraphed this move earlier in the year, when they made a paper transaction to reassign Wright to the AHL so he could be eligible to re-join Ontario in the postseason.
Anze Kopitar News / Daily Faceoff / April 27
What is the future of the Kings without Anze Kopitar?
Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar’s center had his career come to an end on Sunday as the Kings suffered a sweep at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche.
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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 / Hockey Royalty / April 27
The LA Kings have more questions than answers heading into the offseason
It’s over. The abysmal 2025-26 season is officially over after the Colorado Avalanche made quick work of the LA Kings yesterday afternoon. For the fifth straight year, and sixth time in nine years, the Kings bowed out in the first round.
Anze Kopitar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27
Kings’ Anze Kopitar drops truth bomb on ‘bittersweet’ final NHL game
The Los Angeles Kings’ season came to an end on Sunday, as the Colorado Avalanche swept the Kings out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With the loss, the career of Anze Kopitar has come to an end.
Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / April 27
NHL roundup: Top-seeded Avs sweep Kings in Anze Kopitar's farewell
Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals and added an assist for the Colorado Avalanche, who finished off the host Los Angeles Kings with a 5-1 victory Sunday to sweep the best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 26
Kings’ DJ Smith bluntly sums up Avalanche series
The Los Angeles Kings are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Nathan MacKinnon scored twice for the Colorado Avalanche to help his team advance to the second round.
Anze Kopitar News / ESPN / April 26
Kopitar's 'extremely special' career ends in loss 
After announcing his retirement in September, Kings captain Anze Kopitar, the Slovenian center who is the top scorer in franchise history and a two-time Selke Trophy winner, saw his 20-year career close with Los Angeles' 5-1 loss to Colorado on Sunday.
Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 26
Kings’ Adrian Kempe sends a powerful message on Anze Kopitar’s legacy
The Los Angeles Kings were swept out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday. As a result, the legendary career of Anze Kopitar has come to an end. The future Hall of Famer announced his retirement before the 2025-26 season began.
Los Angeles Kings News / Total Apex Sports / April 25
Los Angeles Kings Face Elimination Going Into Game 4, Have To Take Victory
The Colorado Avalanche are up 3-0 against the Los Angeles Kings, who will need to win in Game 4 or be eliminated from the playoffs. Given that the Avalanche
Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / April 25
What a Fifth Consecutive First-Round Exit Would Mean for the Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are down 3-0 in the series to the Colorado Avalanche. Despite the recent acquisition of Artemi Panarin and the leadership of Anže Kopitar, the Kings have found themselves consistently outclassed by a Colorado roster that is younger, faster, and more aggressive.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / April 24
Game 3 Notes, Reactions and What Comes Next
The LA Kings managed to score two goals in Game 3, but it wasn’t enough as they fell 4-2 to the Colorado Avalanche, putting LA on the verge of elimination.
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / April 24
Kings’ A-game still not enough to beat Avs
The Los Angeles Kings showed up for their first home game of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. In Game 3 against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, they outshot the Avs for the first time in the series.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 24
Kings Continue to Struggle Offensively; Allow Avalanche to Take 3-0 Series Lead
The Los Angeles Kings are in the exact position most expected them to be, down three games to none in the first round to the Colorado Avalanche. They
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 22
Kings head home in need of turnaround against Avalanche
The Los Angeles Kings are hanging tough with the Presidents' Trophy-wielding Colorado Avalanche, yet they trail 2-0 in their Western Conference first-round playoff series as it shifts to the West Coast.
Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / April 22
2-time Stanley Cup champion Trevor Lewis retires
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Trevor Lewis retired from the NHL on Wednesday after 17 seasons. Lewis, 39, last played in the NHL during the 2024-25 season, recording 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 60 games with the Los Angeles Kings.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 21
Hurricanes put Senators on the ropes with double OT Game 2 win
The Carolina Hurricanes dealt the Ottawa Senators a possibly devastating blow in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, the first instant classic of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19
Scott Wedgewood should be Avalanche's primary postseason goalie after Game 1 win over Kings in Stanley Cup playoffs
It would make no sense for the Colorado Avalanche to take Wedgewood out of the net after his sharp performance against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 20
Goalie interference reviews will be big problem in Stanley Cup playoffs
The most controversial aspect of the NHL's use of instant replay this season has become its handling of goalie interference plays.
Kevin Fiala News / The Hockey Writers / April 18
How Have the Kings Navigated Kevin Fiala’s Absence?
On Feb. 13, 2026, Kevin Fiala sustained a lower leg injury while representing Team Switzerland during an Olympic game in Milan, Italy. The 6-foot Swiss native has been crucial in being a top scorer for the Los Angeles Kings and an important playmaker.
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