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Kings to healthy scratch Andrei Kuzmenko

The Kings are making winger Andrei Kuzmenko a healthy scratch for their game against the Maple Leafs tonight, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. The scoring winger has been benched for significant parts of Los Angeles’ last two games, logging less than eight minutes of ice time in each.

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NHL Predictions: November 13th Los Angeles Kings at Toronto Maple Leafs

The Los Angeles Kings continue their eastern road trip with a marquee matchup against the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs. Welcome back to NHL Predictions with The Last Word On Hockey.

Jeff Malott News / MayorsManor.com / November 12

VIDEO: Kings Forward Jeff Malott is Mic’d and Hyped Up

It only took Jeff Malott 12 games in a Kings uniform late last season to feel like he belonged. Now back for his second season in Los Angeles, the 29-year-old forward has already suited up for 13 contests with the club this year — a new career high, and one that he seems poised to obliterate in the months ahead.

NHL News / MayorsManor.com / November 12

Rapid Review: Road Kings Roll in Montreal, Run Points Streak Up to Eight

Getting back at your ex can be quite fun, and for several former Canadiens players, they appeared to be enjoying themselves in Montreal on Tuesday night.

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Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / November 12

It may be hard to explain why, but they’ve been the Kings of the road so far this season

I don’t know……can’t explain it. One of my favorite underrated scenes in the office. Great acting by B.J. Novak. I thought about it last night, boarding the plane from Montreal to Toronto, coming off yet another road victory for the Los Angeles Kings.

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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.

NHL News / Hockey Royalty / November 12

Ontario Reign: Four Takeaways From 5-1 Win Over Calgary

The Ontario Reign took game one of the back-to-back against the Calgary Wranglers with a 5-1 victory on Tuesday night. First period: None Second period:

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 12

NHL Rumors: Some teams wondering about Brandt Clarke, but Kings likely aren't interested

James Murphy of RG Media: Multiple sources said last week that there are some teams wondering about Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke. “That’s a player a lot of guys have wondered about since the offseason,” an NHL source told RG recently.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / November 12

Habs Lose Their 9th Straight Game to The L.A. Kings

The Montreal Canadiens had a tough night on Tuesday, losing to the L.A. Kings for the 9th straight time. The Habs opened the scoring, but the Kings came back with 5 unanswered goals to win 5-1.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / November 12

Reign Recap: Kings Kids Getting it Done, Ontario Takes Down Calgary in GM1

Things are going pretty well for the Ontario Reign so far this week. Angus Booth, while only 21 years old — and arguably the team’s best defenseman last season — returned to the lineup on Tuesday night and had an immediate impact.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 11

Kings stay hot on the road, rout Canadiens

Quinton Byfield and defenseman Joel Edmundson each collected a goal and an assist, fueling the visiting Los Angeles Kings to a 5-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / November 11

Observations from Week 5

The LA Kings split the last two games of their brief homestand before starting a six-game road trip with a win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. In pretty much any three-game week, you’ll sign up for a pair of regulation wins, and that’s what LA managed to do this past week.

Adrian Kempe News / Athlon Sports / November 11

LA Kings' Adrian Kempe Situation Gets Update After Stalemate

The Los Angeles Kings have one of the best players set to enter unrestricted free agency next July in forward Adrian Kempe. According to the latest reports, however, Kempe might not make it to the open market, as both sides have resumed contract negotiations after weeks without developments on that front.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 10

Adrian Kempe, Kings reportedly resume negotiations

Thanks to a strong start to the year and several free agents having been taken off the board already, Adrian Kempe of the Los Angeles Kings is arguably the best pending unrestricted free agent forward for next summer.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 10

Kings, Canadiens set to put points streaks on line

The Los Angeles Kings look to extend their road point streak to eight games on Tuesday when they continue their six-game trek against the Montreal Canadiens.

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Adrian Kempe News / NHL Trade Talk / November 10

Kings Come Back to the Table With Top Pending UFA

According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, the Los Angeles Kings and pending UFA forward Adrian Kempe are coming back to the negotiating table in the hopes that an extension can be worked out to keep Kempe in LA long term.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / November 10

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 11/3

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. For the second straight week, Liam Greentree highlighted our weekly update with five points (3 G, 2 A) in two games for the Windsor Spitfires.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 10

Kings’ Corey Perry reaches Gordie Howe territory with goal vs. Penguins

The Los Angeles Kings opened a six-game road trip with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh struck first midway through the opening period.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 9

Kings continue road winning ways with third-period surge past Penguins

Kevin Fiala recorded his 500th career point on a tiebreaking goal with 8:08 left in regulation, and the visiting Los Angeles Kings rallied for a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 9

NHL Predictions: November 9th Los Angeles Kings at Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins look to get back in the win column hosting the LA Kings. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word On Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 8

Kings wing Warren Foegele 'feeling really good' ahead of return

With Los Angeles looking to claw its way to the top of a hotly contested Pacific Division, Foegele’s return from injury is a helpful development.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

Will the Kings make the playoffs?

The Los Angeles Kings entered last off-season in something of an identity crisis. For the fourth consecutive season, they lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the playoffs.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / November 7

PROSPECT REPORT 11/6: Liam Greentree Racks Up Three Points

Thursday night only saw two LA Kings prospects in action, and both had multi-point games. Jan Chovan, a 6th-round pick by the Kings, recorded a goal and a secondary assist, factoring in on both goals in the Sudbury Wolves’ (OHL) 6-2 loss to the Barrie Colts.

Brandt Clarke News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Kings Receiving Trade Interest in Brandt Clarke, Have Different Plan

Teams around the league are reportedly calling about Los Angeles Kings defenceman Brandt Clarke, but according to James Murphy of RG.org, the Kings have no interest in moving the 22-year-old blueliner.

Brandt Clarke News / Breakaway on SI / November 5

Kings Must Extend Defender to Avoid Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Kings have one of the top young defenders in the NHL. Right-handed puck-mover Brandt Clarke is in his second full season with the club, and he’s coming off an impressive 33-point rookie campaign.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Kings’ Corey Perry becomes fourth active NHLer to play 1,400 games

Corey Perry made history Tuesday night, skating in his 1,400th career NHL regular-season game as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-0. Perry, 40, joins Brent Burns, Alex Ovechkin and his Kings’ teammate Anze Kopitar as the fourth active player to hit the 1,400-game mark.