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Kings Activate Anze Kopitar, Place Alex Turcotte On IR

The Kings have made a pair of roster moves heading into today’s matinee against Philadelphia. The team announced that they’ve activated center Anze Kopitar off injured reserve. To make room on the roster, center Alex Turcotte has been placed on IR.

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NHL Predictions: January 31st, Los Angeles Kings vs Philadelphia Flyers

Welcome to another NHL Predictions. Each day, here at Last Word On Hockey, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for NHL games. For this edition, we take a look at the Los Angeles Kings taking on the Philadelphia Flyers.

Taylor Ward News / LA Kings Insider / January 30

Catching up with Taylor Ward after signing a two-year contract extension with the Kings

It’s always nice to see a guy who has earned everything he’s gotten get rewarded for it. Sometimes it takes a player years of proving himself to earn that reward.

Artemi Panarin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 30

Kings rumors: Los Angeles ‘has considered’ Artemi Panarin trade, per insider

It’s been a middling season for the Los Angeles Kings, as they currently trail the final wild-card spot by two points. While the Kings are expected to add scoring, there is doubt about whether they could push for Artemi Panarin.

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

NHL News / MayorsManor.com / January 30

RAPID RECAP: Kings Fall to Sabres, Winning Streak Ends

LA’s three game winning streak came to an end in Buffalo via a 4-1 defeat by the Sabres on Thursday night. Adrian Kempe scored the lone goal, coming after the Kings fell behind 3-0 early.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Would Artemi Panarin work on one of the California teams?

One of the top snipers in the NHL is clearly up for grabs.

Rangers sit Artemi Panarin for roster-related reasons amid trade buzz

An extension is a possibility for whoever acquires Artemi Panarin

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / January 29

Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 5-2 Win Over Abbotsford

For the third time this season, the Ontario Reign defeated the Abbotsford Canucks by a final score of 5-2. First period: ONT: Andre Lee (17), ASST: Martin

Vojtech Cihar News / LA Kings Insider / January 28

Checking in with Vojtech Cihar after an MVP-worthy performance at the 2026 World Junior Championships

If there was a standout play from this season’s World Junior Championships from an LA Kings perspective, it came in the semifinals, in a matchup between Canada and Czechia.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / January 28

Kings looking for a goal scorer in hopes of improving offense

The Los Angeles Kings have made the playoffs in each of the past four seasons, and they’re currently in a dog fight to extend that streak to five seasons.

The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

Anton Forsberg News / Field Level Media / January 27

Anton Forsberg stops 27 shots as Kings end Red Wings' point streak

Anton Forsberg made 27 saves, including 17 in the third period, as the visiting Los Angeles Kings defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Tuesday for their third straight win.

Taylor Ward News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

Kings sign Taylor Ward to two-year contract extension

The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Taylor Ward to a two-year contract extension, the club announced Monday afternoon. Ward, 27, has two goals and four points in nine games with the Kings this season.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / January 26

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 1/19

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. Goaltender Carter George highlighted this week’s prospect update with another outstanding week in the OHL.

Drew Doughty News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

Why Recency Bias Shouldn’t Derail Drew Doughty’s Olympics Case

Some armchair general managers were already downplaying Drew Doughty‘s place on Team Canada when they announced the Olympic roster. It mostly came from New York Islanders and Edmonton Oilers fans, who couldn’t understand why they kept Matthew Schaefer and Evan Bouchard at home.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 24

Trevor Moore returns, delivers in shootout as Blues top Kings

Trevor Moore returned to action with a goal plus the shootout winner as the visiting Los Angeles Kings edged the St. Louis Blues 5-4 Saturday night. Moore missed the previous 11 games with an upper-body injury.