Los Angeles Kings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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<h2><a href='/nhl/articles/ontario_reign_three_takeaways_from_4_3_win_over_iowa/s1_16886_43303785'>Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 4-3 Win Over Iowa</a></h2>

The Ontario Reign led by two goals three times and hung on for a 4-3 victory over the Iowa Wild for their third straight win. First period: ONT: Kenny

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<h2><a href='https://lakingsinsider.com/2026/01/07/final-kings-3-sharks-4-ot-edmundson-fiala-hiller/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=final-kings-3-sharks-4-ot-edmundson-fiala-hiller'>FINAL – Kings 3, Sharks 4 (OT) – Edmundson, Fiala, <nobr>Hiller <img src='/images/icons/icon-open-new.png'></nobr></a></h2>

The LA Kings earned a point to conclude the homestand but they were unable to collect the second, as they fell by a 4-3 final against the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday evening at Crypto.com Arena.

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<h2><a href='https://mayorsmanor.com/2026/01/wednesday-reign-projected-lineup-for-wild-rematch-changes-in-goal-and-up-front/'>WEDNESDAY: Reign Projected Lineup for Wild Rematch, Changes in Goal and Up <nobr>Front <img src='/images/icons/icon-open-new.png'></nobr></a></h2>

Winners in four of their last five contests, Andrew Lord’s Ontario Reign aim to stay hot tonight, as they once again take on the visiting Iowa Wild. Even though the two clubs faced each other just a few days ago, this one will have a decidedly different look come puck drop this evening.

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<h2><a href='/nhl/articles/the_all_time_points_leader_by_nhl_team_quiz/s1__43237904'>The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz</a></h2>

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<h2><a href='/nhl/articles/kings_corey_perry_granted_leave_to_deal_with_family_illness/s1_16958_43299817'>Kings' Corey Perry granted leave to deal with family illness</a></h2>

The Los Angeles Kings announced that forward Corey Perry has been designated non-roster playing status, as he is returning home to deal with an illness in his family.

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<h2><a href='/nhl/articles/who_is_the_winningest_coach_for_every_nhl_franchise/s1__42965456'>Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?</a></h2>

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.

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<h2><a href='/nhl/articles/kings_recall_andre_lee_taylor_ward/s1_14825_43299679'>Kings Recall Andre Lee, Taylor Ward</a></h2>

The Kings added forwards <a href="/nhl/players/andre_lee/641300">Andre Lee</a> and <a href="/nhl/players/taylor_ward/755384">Taylor Ward</a> to the roster on recall from AHL Ontario, per a team announcement. Winger <a href="/nhl/players/corey_perry/5305">Corey Perry</a> was placed on the non-roster list in a corresponding move as he deals with the illness of a family member, according to Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period.

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<h2><a href='/nhl/articles/kings_eager_to_continue_recent_good_fortune_in_clash_vs_sharks/s1_17050_43297641'>Kings eager to continue recent good fortune in clash vs. Sharks</a></h2>

Optimism is beginning to take hold for the Los Angeles Kings, who will aim for their third straight victory when they host the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night.

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<h2><a href='https://mayorsmanor.com/2026/01/pair-of-top-5-kings-prospects-could-be-traded-before-ohl-deadline-on-friday/'>Pair of Top-5 Kings Prospects Could be Traded Before OHL Deadline on <nobr>Friday <img src='/images/icons/icon-open-new.png'></nobr></a></h2>

With the 2026 World Junior Championships now completed, all eyes focused on NHL prospects turn to the CHL Trade Deadline coming up later this week. Regarding the Kings, things will specifically center around the OHL between now and Friday.

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<h2><a href='https://lakingsinsider.com/2026/01/06/world-juniors-recap-cihar-named-tournament-mvp-wins-silver-medal-george-greentree-win-bronze/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=world-juniors-recap-cihar-named-tournament-mvp-wins-silver-medal-george-greentre'>World Juniors Recap – Cihar named Tournament MVP, wins silver medal, George/Greentree win <nobr>bronze <img src='/images/icons/icon-open-new.png'></nobr></a></h2>

Three LA Kings prospects exited the 2026 World Junior Championships with hardware, as the tournament came to an end yesterday evening in Minnesota. Kings forward prospect <a href="/nhl/players/vojtech_cihar/928119">Vojtech Cihar</a> was the only participant in the gold-medal game, as he helped lead Czechia to the final match with a standout performance over the course of the tournament.

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<h2><a href='/nhl/articles/la_kings_prospect_update_week_1229/s1_16886_43293539'>LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 12/29</a></h2>

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. This weekly prospect update was highlighted by goaltenders <a href="/nhl/players/erik_portillo/641096">Erik Portillo</a> and <a href="/nhl/players/hampton_slukynsky/907718">Hampton Slukynsky</a>.

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<h2><a href='/nhl/articles/kings_beat_wild_for_2nd_time_in_3_days_snap_minnesotas_6_game_point_streak/s1_17050_43292085'>Kings beat Wild for 2nd time in 3 days, snap Minnesota's 6-game point streak</a></h2>

<a href="/nhl/players/warren_foegele/323444">Warren Foegele</a> and <a href="/nhl/players/kevin_fiala/322924">Kevin Fiala</a> each scored goals in the final five minutes of the second period, and the Los Angeles Kings finished off a 4-2 home victory Monday to end the Minnesota Wild's six-game point streak.

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<h2><a href='/nhl/articles/kings_anze_kopitar_joel_armia_leave_game_with_injuries/s1_16958_43292114'>Kings’ Anze Kopitar, Joel Armia leave game with injuries</a></h2>

The Los Angeles Kings announced that forwards <a href="/nhl/players/anze_kopitar/23114">Anze Kopitar</a> and <a href="/nhl/players/joel_armia/145117">Joel Armia</a> left Monday’s game against the Minnesota Wild due to injuries. Kopitar appeared to sustain his lower-body injury during a battle with Wild forward <a href="/nhl/players/joel_eriksson_ek/376586">Joel Eriksson Ek</a> near the corner.

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<h2><a href='/nhl/articles/kings_prospect_vojtech_cihar_named_mvp_of_2026_world_junior_championship/s1_16958_43291993'>Kings prospect Vojtech Cihar named MVP of 2026 World Junior Championship</a></h2>

While <a href="/nhl/players/vojtech_cihar/928119">Vojtech Cihar</a> won’t go home with a gold medal at the 2026 World Junior Championship, as Czechia lost 4-2 to Sweden in the gold medal game, but he will come home with one notable accolade, as he was named the most valuable player in the tournament.

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<h2><a href='/nhl/articles/ontario_reign_three_takeaways_from_3_0_win_over_iowa/s1_16886_43289011'>Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 3-0 Win Over Iowa</a></h2>

The Ontario Reign finished the week off strong with a 3-0 shutout win over the Iowa Wild in <a href="/nhl/players/erik_portillo/641096">Erik Portillo</a>’s return. First period: ONT: <a href="/nhl/players/martin_chromiak/707474">Martin Chromiak</a>

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<h2><a href='/nhl/articles/will_ferrells_behavior_during_kings_lightning_game_draws_attention/s1_17615_43275719'>Will Ferrell's Behavior During Kings-Lightning Game Draws Attention</a></h2>

The Los Angeles Kings lost two points on New Year as they fell 5-3 to the Tampa Bay Lightning inside Crypto.com Arena after leading 3-2 earlier in the game.

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<h2><a href='/nhl/articles/jim_hiller_isnt_the_kings_long_term_answer_for_head_coach/s1_16448_43269087'>Jim Hiller Isn’t the Kings’ Long-Term Answer for Head Coach</a></h2>

It’s been a struggle for the Los Angeles Kings lately, and we all know the biggest hurdle: finally moving past Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It’s been a frustrating few years, and the current standings don’t offer much hope.

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<h2><a href='/nhl/articles/kings_activate_darcy_kuemper_reassign_pheonix_copley/s1_14825_43267728'>Kings Activate Darcy Kuemper, Reassign Pheonix Copley</a></h2>

The Los Angeles Kings will have a major piece back in the lineup when they face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. 2025 Vezina Trophy finalist <a href="/nhl/players/darcy_kuemper/143557">Darcy Kuemper</a> has been activated off of injured reserve after missing the last six games and 15 days with an upper-body injury.

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<h2><a href='/nhl/articles/kings_explode_offensively_after_holiday_break_deliver_statement_win_over_ducks/s1_16448_43256876'>Kings Explode Offensively After Holiday Break; Deliver Statement Win Over Ducks</a></h2>

A three-day holiday break must have been exactly what the Los Angeles Kings needed. Following two extremely disappointing losses against two of the worst

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<h2><a href='/nhl/articles/kings_make_slight_coaching_adjustment_amid_brutal_power_play_woes/s1_17117_43242435'>Kings make slight coaching adjustment amid brutal power play woes</a></h2>

The Los Angeles Kings have lost five of their last six games, including a 3-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night. Coach <a href="/nhl/players/jim_hiller/910867">Jim Hiller</a> has been given a vote of confidence from the organization, despite calls for a change in LA.

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<h2><a href='/nhl/articles/los_angeles_kings_sign_jimmy_lombardi_to_entry_level_contract/s1_14825_43238756'>Los Angeles Kings Sign Jimmy Lombardi To Entry-Level Contract</a></h2>

The Los Angeles Kings have signed prospect forward <a href="/nhl/players/jimmy_lombardi/928118">Jimmy Lombardi</a> to a three-year entry-level contract, according to an announcement from Lombardi’s agent Dan Milstein as well as a team announcement.

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<h2><a href='/nhl/articles/three_underperforming_nhl_players_who_must_step_up/s1_13132_43237147'>Three underperforming NHL players who must step up </a></h2>

We’re deep enough into the NHL season now that patience is starting to wear thin for some around the league.

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<h2><a href='/nhl/articles/canadiens_latest_acquisition_could_fill_void_left_by_jake_evans_injury/s1_13132_43232166'>Canadiens' latest acquisition could fill void left by Jake Evans injury</a></h2>

Although they defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0, the Montreal Canadiens delivered bad news to their fans.

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<h2><a href='/nhl/articles/canadiens_players_take_firm_stance_on_phillip_danault_trade/s1_13132_43231614'>Canadiens players take firm stance on Phillip Danault trade</a></h2>

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired Phillip Danault from the Los Angeles Kings.

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Canadiens' latest acquisition could fill void left by Jake Evans injury

Canadiens receive positive injury update on Mike Matheson

Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis injured, 'going to be out for a while,' says HC

Frank Nazar exits vs. Senators, will miss ‘approximately four weeks’

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<h2><a href='/nhl/articles/whats_behind_the_kings_inconsistent_play_this_season/s1_16448_43230209'>What’s Behind the Kings’ Inconsistent Play This Season?</a></h2>

The Los Angeles Kings’ 2025-26 season is shaping up to be run-of-the-mill. The team has amassed 39 points in 34 games played. While the number doesn’t seem too shabby three months in, the Kings could use plenty of improvement in certain areas.

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