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Kings' Fiala happy to put leg injury behind him, has assist in season debut

Kings forward Kevin Fiala, back for the first time since breaking his left leg at Olympics, had an assist in his season debut Thursday night against the Islanders

NHL News / LA Kings Insider / November 13

FINAL – Kings 2, Islanders 5 – Fiala, Doughty, Laviolette

The LA Kings dropped another game on home ice, as they skated to a 5-2 defeat against the New York Islanders on Thursday evening at Crypto.com Arena. The Islanders opened the scoring just shy of six minutes into the game, as former Kings forward Brayden Schenn got the visitors on the board.

Los Angeles Kings News / Rink Royalty / November 12

Kings' feast-or-famine offense is turning their homestand into a disaster

Three nights after a 7-2 rout against San Jose, the Kings scored twice in a 5-2 loss to Pittsburgh on Nov. 7. The next game on Nov. 10, they were shutout 3-0 by Nashville, the first time they have been blanked since March 2025.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 12

Kings Activate Kevin Fiala; Reassign Kenny Connors

Winger Kevin Fiala will play his first regular-season game in just over nine months. The Los Angeles Kings announced that Fiala has been activated from the injured reserve and will play tonight.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Kings’ Kevin Fiala to make season debut vs. Islanders

Good news in Tinseltown, as a top offensive weapon is set to return to the ice. The Los Angeles Kings announced that forward Kevin Fiala is set to make his 2026-27 season debut on Thursday night, as the Kings host the New York Islanders.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 11

Kings want to make home sweeter as they take on slumping Islanders

Five games into a seven-game homestand, the Los Angeles Kings have not fully taken advantage of their comfortable surroundings. The Kings will try to turn things around at Crypto.com Arena when they host the New York Islanders on Thursday night.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 11

The Kings Botched Their Once Promising Rebuild

The Los Angeles Kings spent the last 2010s and early 2020s pivoting from the most successful era in franchise history to what was supposed to be their next great era of hockey, and for a while, it looked like success was just a matter of time.

Jan Jenik News / Viral Sports News / November 11

Los Angeles Kings Place Long-Time NHL Veteran On Waivers

The Los Angeles Kings placed forward Jan Jeník on waivers Tuesday, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, opening the possibility that the 26-year-old could clear and return to the American Hockey League or be claimed by another NHL club.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 10

Kings Activate Mats Zuccarello; Place Jan Jenik On Waivers

Earlier today, ESPN’s Emily Kaplan reported that the Los Angeles Kings would welcome back veteran winger Mats Zuccarello tonight against the Nashville Predators.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

Kings’ Mats Zuccarello rejoins lineup; Kevin Fiala close to return

The Los Angeles Kings provided an update on several players and the injuries they’re dealing with ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators.

Los Angeles Kings News / Rink Royalty / November 10

Kings' offensive inconsistency is making the difference between winning and losing

The Kings got their first home win of the season on Oct. 29, after losing their first three home games in regulation. Inconsistent offense and struggles on special teams have been a big part of that slow start.

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Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / November 10

3 Big Questions the LA Kings Face This Season

There are three important questions the Los Angeles Kings face this season, as they have faced different kinds of challenges. After five consecutive playoff appearances without moving past the first round, the organization has taken a step forward under a new head coach and an era without Anze Kopitar.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 9

Kings' weak penalty kill to be tested by Predators

The Los Angeles Kings have the worst penalty kill in the NHL so far this season, and that shortcoming could pose a problem when they host the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / November 9

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 11/2

Another week has passed, which means it’s time for our LA Kings weekly prospect update. Highlighting this week’s update was goaltender Carter George. George, 20, is off to a strong start in his rookie AHL campaign with the Ontario Reign.

Drew Doughty News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Kings GM Talks Trade Plans For Drew Doughty, Has Anything Changed?

The Los Angeles Kings have no intention of trading defenseman Drew Doughty. That doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll remain a member of the Kings for the remainder of his career, but if Doughty isn’t back, it won’t be because GM Ken Holland moved him.

Adrian Kempe News / Field Level Media / November 6

Adrian Kempe rides hot stretch into Kings’ matchup with Penguins

The Los Angeles Kings are a different team with Adrian Kempe in the lineup. The Pittsburgh Penguins will have to account for Kempe on Saturday evening in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Lead / November 6

The LA Kings Need To Start Winning the Games That Matter

The Los Angeles Kings need to find ways to beat their Pacific Division opponents if they hope to stay competitive in the Western Conference. In their first 14 games of the 2026–27 season, the Kings are 5-7-2, including 1-1-2 against division opponents.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 5

Kings’ Adrian Kempe passes Dustin Brown on franchise list with hat trick vs. Sharks

It took the Los Angeles Kings seven tries to win their first game of the 2026-27 NHL season, but they’ve rebounded since the campaign-opening slump, triumphing in five of their last eight.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Rumors / November 5

Could the Los Angeles Kings revisit Elias Pettersson talks?

Daily Faceoff: The Los Angeles Kings are looking for offense to add to their top-six. Could the Kings check back in with the Vancouver Canucks about Elias Pettersson?

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 5