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Darcy Kuemper shuts out Jets in Kings' first home win

Adrian Kempe scored the eventual game-winner and Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves as the Los Angeles Kings blanked the visiting Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Tuesday night.

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FINAL – Kings 3, Jets 0 – Kempe, Doughty, Hiller

It was a big night for milestones as the LA Kings (6-4-4) defeated Winnipeg Jets (9-4-0) by a final score of 3-0 on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena, earning their first home win of the 2025-26 regular season.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / November 3

Practice 11/13 – Alignment Changes as Kings Search for Increased Scoring

The practices have been few and far between for the Kings since the regular season got underway last month. Not including morning skates, only some of which have included the full playing roster, there have been just seven team practices in the past 24 days leading up to this morning’s on-ice session.

Anze Kopitar News / MayorsManor.com / November 3

VIDEO: Kings Captain Anze Kopitar Mic’d Up at Crypto.com Arena

In what is sure to be a season filled with final times, last moments, and memories that will carry on well into the future, Kings captain Anze Kopitar began his concluding season earlier this month.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / November 3

Observations from Week 4

The LA Kings ended their road trip with a win before dropping back-to-back games on home ice for what was a 1-1-1 week. It was a strange start to the week for the Kings, winning 4-3 in San Jose despite being outshot nearly 3-to-1 and blowing a 3-0 lead.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

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.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / November 3

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 10/27

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. Many players could’ve taken the prospect of the week honors for this segment, but this week’s honors go to another forward.

Corey Perry News / MayorsManor.com / November 2

Corey Perry Making an Instant Impact for LA Kings

Watching Corey Perry dawn a black and silver Kings jersey for the first time was going to be tough for some longtime fans. Social media had been running wild at the very idea ever since he first signed in LA as an unrestricted free agent back in July.

NHL News / MayorsManor.com / November 2

Rapid Review: Kings Outplay Devils, Still Come Up Empty at Home

There are no moral victories in sports, so Saturday’s 4-1 loss to the Devils likely left the Kings more frustrated than they’ve already been of late. Riding a seven-game point streak, yet still searching for a consistent 60-minute effort — and their first win on home ice — LA was on their heels from nearly the opening puck drop.

Adrian Kempe News / NHL Trade Talk / November 2

Think Twice Before Buying Into Columnist’s Kempe-to-Oilers Trade Hype

An attempt by a columnist who didn’t take the time to do much homework has linked the Edmonton Oilers to Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe in a trade before the NHL trade deadline.

Adrian Kempe News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Oilers Land Adrian Kempe in Suggested Blockbuster With Kings

The Edmonton Oilers have been decent to start the 2025-26 season, but there are still some things they can clean up as they hope to push for their first

Ken Holland News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

How GM Ken Holland Is Shaping the Kings’ Future

As of May 2025, the Los Angeles Kings have replaced Rob Blake with Ken Holland as the new general manager and vice president of the Los Angeles Kings. Along with what he’s brought to the franchise, there’s been a noticeable shift in the organization’s tone and overall direction.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Kings ironman Warren Foegele lands in injured reserve

The Los Angeles Kings have moved forward Warren Foegele to injured reserve.

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Kyle Burroughs News / Daily Faceoff / November 1

Kings place Kyle Burroughs on waivers

An experienced blueliner looks to be heading back to the minors. On Saturday, the Los Angeles Kings placed defenseman Kyle Burroughs on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.

Adrian Kempe News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 30

Adrian Kempe, Kings remain far apart in contract talks

In Wednesday's episode of the DFO Rundown Podcast, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period brought up Adrian Kempe and the ongoing conversations between him and the Los Angeles Kings, as the star becomes an unrestricted free agent after this season.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Last Word On Sports / October 29

NHL Rumours: Los Angeles King Star Looking for a Hollywood Ending

Welcome back to the latest NHL Rumours from us here at Last Word On Hockey. Today we are headed to Los Angeles, California. No, not to check out Game 5 of the 2025 World Series scheduled for tonight versus the Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays with the series tied two-games a piece, we are here for hockey, more specifically, the Kings.

Darcy Kuemper News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Kuemper’s Brilliant Performance Allows Kings to Survive Against Sharks

Without the brilliant 37-save performance from goaltender Darcy Kuemper, the Los Angeles Kings could have very well been blown out by a San Jose Sharks team that continuously poured it on for 40 minutes straight.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

NCAA Men’s Power Rankings: Western Michigan, Michigan battle highlights non-conference play

As the month of November nears, the antici….pation for weekly marquee matchups grows around college hockey. Fans were treated to a doozy last week, when former conference rivals, Western Michigan and Michigan, locked horns in their annual home-and-home, with many still wondering who the better team is heading into the final week of October.

Brandt Clarke News / Field Level Media / October 29