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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 26
Anze Kopitar Officially Retires After 20 Seasons
April 26th: Kopitar’s career has officially ended following a four-game sweep by the Colorado Avalanche in Round One of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Slovenia-born center finishes his career with 452 goals and 1,316 points in 1,521 regular-season games.
Los Angeles Kings News / Total Apex Sports / April 25
Los Angeles Kings Face Elimination Going Into Game 4, Have To Take Victory
The Colorado Avalanche are up 3-0 against the Los Angeles Kings, who will need to win in Game 4 or be eliminated from the playoffs. Given that the Avalanche
The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / April 25
What a Fifth Consecutive First-Round Exit Would Mean for the Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are down 3-0 in the series to the Colorado Avalanche. Despite the recent acquisition of Artemi Panarin and the leadership of Anže Kopitar, the Kings have found themselves consistently outclassed by a Colorado roster that is younger, faster, and more aggressive.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24
Kings coach DJ Smith says LA ‘deserves a bounce’ amid 0-3 hole vs. Avalanche
The Los Angeles Kings are on the verge of being knocked out of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a seventh consecutive time dating back to 2015-16 — and a fifth straight season.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / April 24
Game 3 Notes, Reactions and What Comes Next
The LA Kings managed to score two goals in Game 3, but it wasn’t enough as they fell 4-2 to the Colorado Avalanche, putting LA on the verge of elimination.
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / April 24
Kings’ A-game still not enough to beat Avs
The Los Angeles Kings showed up for their first home game of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. In Game 3 against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, they outshot the Avs for the first time in the series.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 24
Kings Continue to Struggle Offensively; Allow Avalanche to Take 3-0 Series Lead
The Los Angeles Kings are in the exact position most expected them to be, down three games to none in the first round to the Colorado Avalanche. They
Trevor Lewis News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22
Trevor Lewis calls it a career after 17 NHL seasons
Veteran forward Trevor Lewis announced his retirement on Wednesday, concluding a 17-season NHL career at age 39. His final appearance came during the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Kings, where he finished with 12 points (six goals, six assists) across 60 games.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 22
Kings head home in need of turnaround against Avalanche
The Los Angeles Kings are hanging tough with the Presidents' Trophy-wielding Colorado Avalanche, yet they trail 2-0 in their Western Conference first-round playoff series as it shifts to the West Coast.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22
Kings coaches sustain injuries after wild Game 2 incident vs. Avalanche
The Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche played for a long, long time in Game 2 on Tuesday night. The Avalanche defeated their first-round opponent in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after an electric overtime period.
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / April 22
Trevor Lewis announces retirement after 17-year NHL career
One of the more decorated players in the modern era has hung up his skates. On Wednesday, longtime forward Trevor Lewis announced his retirement after 17 seasons in the NHL.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 21
Hurricanes put Senators on the ropes with double OT Game 2 win
The Carolina Hurricanes dealt the Ottawa Senators a possibly devastating blow in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, the first instant classic of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / April 20
Game 1 Notes, Reactions and What Comes Next
The LA Kings dropped Game 1 in Colorado 2-1, but vibes were higher than you might think after a playoff loss. It’s important to remember where the expectations are in this series.
Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / April 20
Kings hope physical play will help solve Avs in Game 2
The Los Angeles Kings believe they have a plan heading into Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night in Denver.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / April 20
LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 4/13
Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings’ weekly prospect update. With the American Hockey League’s (AHL) regular season ending, this will be the final weekly prospect update for the 2025-26 season.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19
Scott Wedgewood should be Avalanche's primary postseason goalie after Game 1 win over Kings in Stanley Cup playoffs
It would make no sense for the Colorado Avalanche to take Wedgewood out of the net after his sharp performance against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 20
Goalie interference reviews will be big problem in Stanley Cup playoffs
The most controversial aspect of the NHL's use of instant replay this season has become its handling of goalie interference plays.
Kevin Fiala News / The Hockey Writers / April 18
How Have the Kings Navigated Kevin Fiala’s Absence?
On Feb. 13, 2026, Kevin Fiala sustained a lower leg injury while representing Team Switzerland during an Olympic game in Milan, Italy. The 6-foot Swiss native has been crucial in being a top scorer for the Los Angeles Kings and an important playmaker.
Scott Laughton News / NHL Trade Talk / April 14
Maple Leafs’ Laughton Deal Delivers Unexpected Bonus
With the LA Kings clinching a playoff spot (they’re currently holding the second wild card in the West), the conditional 2026 pick the Toronto Maple Leafs received for Scott Laughton has officially upgraded from a 3rd-rounder to a 2nd-rounder.
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