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While we may be one week into the 2025-26 NHL season, it’s been oddly difficult to actually watch hockey on a consistent basis. Call it a quirk of the schedule, but on Friday, no games were played at all, and on Sunday, there was just one solitary matchup holding down the schedule.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / October 13

Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 4-2 Win Over Tucson

The Ontario Reign overcame a slow start against the Tucson Roadrunners to earn their first victory of the 2025-26 season. First period: TUC: Kevin Rooney

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / October 13

Reign Recap: Thomas and Chromiak Score in Ontario’s First Victory of the Season

As ordered, Andrew Lord’s revamped Reign team got their revenge on Sunday afternoon. Dropping their season opener to Tucson on Friday is already a distant memory after Ontario defeated their Pacific Division rival 4-2 in an afternoon rematch at Toyota Arena.

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How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / October 12

Projected Lineup: Reign vs. Roadrunners, Notes on Sunday Rematch

Coming into the 2025-26 AHL season, much of the talk surrounding the Reign centered on two things: a plethora of LA Kings prospects accounting for the majority of Ontario’s roster, and new coach Andrew Lord.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

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Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / October 12

Practice 10/12 – Kings Make Blueline Changes w/ Eye on Improved Defensive Performance

Practice Day in Minnesota. The Kings hit the ice at TRIA Rink in St. Paul earlier today for a full-team practice between games in Winnipeg and Minnesota.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / October 12

Observations from Week 1

The 2025-26 season is underway and the LA Kings started their first week with a 1-2 record against some of the top teams in the Western Conference. After an opening night 4-1 home loss to the Colorado Avalanche, the Kings brought a much better effort the next night, winning a thriller in Vegas 6-5 in a shootout.

NHL News / Hockey Royalty / October 12

Three Takeaways From 3-2 Loss To Winnipeg

The LA Kings dropped a 3-2 decision to the Winnipeg Jets on the road, unable to capitalize multiple power-play opportunities as Mark Scheifele’s second goal of the night proved to be the game-winner.

Adrian Kempe News / Last Word On Sports / October 12

NHL Rumours: Adrian Kempe Contract Negotiations Update

The rumour mill in the NHL is already heating up with several big recent signings and otherwise contract negotiations ongoing. For this edition of NHL Rumours, we’ll be digging in to the Los Angeles Kings contract negotiations with their star winger set to walk in to free agency in the offseason.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / October 11

Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 5-4 OT Loss to Tucson

From victory to defeat. A late-tying goal, then the winning goal in overtime, saw the Ontario Reign drop their home opener to the Tucson Roadrunners, 5-4.

Adrian Kempe News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Kings, Kempe in no rush to get extension done

The Los Angeles Kings have been busy in the NHL season’s early days, as they are the only team in the league to play two games after a loss to the Colorado Avalanche one night before a dramatic victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday.

Cody Ceci News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

Kings’ Cody Ceci: First Game Jitters or Genuine Liability?

When the Los Angeles Kings signed defender Cody Ceci to a four-year contract this offseason, fans around the league were quick to question what the Kings’ front office was thinking.

Jim Hiller News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 8

Kings’ Jim Hiller not panicking after season-opening Avalanche loss

The Los Angeles Kings did not fare well in their season opener on Tuesday. Los Angeles fell to the Colorado Avalanche by the score of 4-1. Martin Necas scored twice, and the Avalanche didn’t give Los Angeles many opportunities in the opener.

Jeff Malott News / Bleacher Report / October 8

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Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / October 8

Are the Kings still a playoff team?

Even though it was just the first game of the new year, some are already concerned about the team in Hollywood. On the opening night of the 2025-26 season, the Los Angeles Kings opened things up on home ice against the Colorado Avalanche.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / October 8

Kings unveil new third jersey for 2025-26

The Los Angeles Kings have released their all-new third jersey for the 2025-26 NHL season, debuting in the season opener against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / October 6

Avs, Kings bring veteran leadership into season opener

When the Los Angeles Kings open their 2025-26 season against the visiting Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night, they won't be sitting on any leads. The Avalanche will likely ice another high-scoring team this season and the Kings saw how quickly a lead can dissolve in their final preseason game against the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday.

Kyle Burroughs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 5

Kings place Kyle Burroughs on IR

The Los Angeles Kings have placed defenseman Kyle Burroughs on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. He sustained the injury after blocking a shot in Los Angeles’ Oct.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 4

Kings’ X-factor in 2025-26, and it’s not Adrian Kempe

The Los Angeles Kings are preparing for a very important 2025-26 NHL season. Los Angeles has a new general manager in Ken Holland after four straight first-round exits.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1

Kings finalize 2025-26 opening roster

A well-balanced squad of 13 forwards, eight defensemen and two goaltenders, the Kings look to climb further than last year’s first round defeat at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers.

Los Angeles Kings News / Inside The Rink / October 1

Los Angeles Kings Assign Ten to Ontario Reign; Place Ten on Waivers

The Los Angeles Kings today assigned ten players from their training camp to their AHL affiliate’s training camp. Of the ten players, three are forwards, five are defenseman, and two are goalies.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / September 28

Erin Andrews Reveals What Husband Jarret Stoll Does When She's Calling Games

NFL sideline reporter Erin Andrews has been open and honest about the number of health issues she's battled in the past, including being diagnosed with cervical cancer at 39 that led her on a nine-year IVF journey with her husband, former NHL player Jarret Stoll.

Anze Kopitar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 25