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A disaster of a season is exactly what the Kings need

If you squinted enough, you could’ve seen a path to levelling up for the Los Angeles Kings in 2026-27. They’d enjoy their first full season of Artemi Panarin feathering passes on their first line and top power-play unit.

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Explaining The Ontario Reign’s Goaltending Rotation

Three goalies. One net. That is the situation the Ontario Reign find themselves in. The American Hockey League focuses on development. Teams want their prospects to get as many games as possible, play in specific or all situations, and keep improving certain aspects of their game.

Brandt Clarke News / Field Level Media / October 22

Brandt Clarke lifts Kings past Islanders in overtime

Brandt Clarke scored with 2:18 left in overtime for the Los Angeles Kings, who edged the New York Islanders 3-2 Thursday night in Elmont, N.Y. The Kings controlled play for much of overtime before Clarke beat screened goaltender Semyon Varlamov with a shot over his shoulder.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Four NHL players looking to break out of early slumps

The 2026-27 NHL season is still in its early stages, but several established players have struggled to find their footing. While some teams have gotten off to impressive starts, others are already searching for answers.

Senators fans give Brady Tkachuk well-deserved cold reception in return to Ottawa

Tim Stutzle's personal chef trolls Brady Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers

Panthers-Senators was exactly the jolt of excitement the NHL needed

Penguins explain Ben Kindel medical emergency after his return to Pittsburgh

Panthers goaltender Cooper Black to make NHL debut, break interesting NHL record

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.

Jared Wright News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 21

Kings Recall Jared Wright

The Los Angeles Kings recalled forward Jared Wright from their AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign. The move brings Los Angeles back to a full 23-man active roster, according to PuckPedia’s tracking.

Rob Blake News / The Lead / October 21

Rob Blake Tenure Continues To Shape the LA Kings Roster

It’s been nearly a year and a half since the Los Angeles Kings and general manager Rob Blake mutually agreed to part ways after the team’s fourth consecutive first-round playoff exit to the Edmonton Oilers.

Quinton Byfield News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 21

Kings’ Quinton Byfield Sustains Upper-Body Injury

The Los Angeles Kings lost one of their top forwards during Tuesday night’s win over the Washington Capitals. Center Quinton Byfield exited the contest after just four shifts and 2:44 in ice time. Head coach Peter Laviolette told Dooley that the team plans to evaluate Byfield’s injury more at Wednesday’s practice.

Martin Chromiak News / Hockey Royalty / October 21

Martin Chromiak’s Two-goal Performance Ignites the Ontario Reign’s 3-2 Comeback Victory Over the Calgary Wranglers

The Ontario Reign won their first home game of the season in comeback fashion over the Pacific Division’s first-place Calgary Wranglers on Tuesday night.

Darcy Kuemper News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 21

Darcy Kuemper gets real on Kings’ 1st win of the season

The Los Angeles Kings lost Quinton Byfield to injury on Tuesday night against the Washington Capitals. At the time, the game was tied 2-2, and Los Angeles had a ton of pressure on them to see this one out.

Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / October 20

Star forwards shine as Kings collect first win over Caps

Adrian Kempe scored two goals and Artemi Panarin collected a goal and two assists, fueling the visiting Los Angeles Kings to their first win of the season with a 5-2 decision over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.

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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.

Quinton Byfield News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Kings’ Quinton Byfield exits game with upper-body injury

The Los Angeles Kings are in the midst of a nightmarish start to their 2026-27 season, and they got dealt another blue during their game on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles Kings News / Rink Royalty / October 20

Los Angeles Kings are still searching for a win

The Kings returned to Los Angeles for a quick two-game homestand against division rivals Edmonton Oilers on Oct. 13 and the Boston Bruins on Oct. 17, with the team still searching for their first win of the season.

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Mats Zuccarello News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20

Kings Activate Mats Zuccarello

The winless Los Angeles Kings are getting a key reinforcement back to their forward corps. According to a team announcement, the Kings have activated winger Mats Zuccarello from the injured reserve.

Los Angeles Kings News / Yardbarker / October 19

Struggling Kings could get key offensive forward back on Tuesday

Amid the Los Angeles Kings worst start in franchise history (0-4-2) the team has received a positive injury update.

What's gone wrong for the winless Kings?

Oilers' Connor McDavid off to historic start to the season

Rangers’ Dylan Garand is making the most of his NHL opportunity

Two Islanders players to miss time with lower-body injuries

Flyers place Owen Tippett on injured reserve

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / October 19

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 10/12

Another week has passed, so it’s time for our weekly LA Kings prospect update. While tracking the prospects this week, it was hard to identify one skater who stood out.

Los Angeles Kings News / Yardbarker / October 18

What's gone wrong for the winless Kings?

The Los Angeles Kings remain the only winless team to start the 2026-27 NHL season.

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

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 17

Winless Kings hope absent offense will return against streaking Bruins

The Los Angeles Kings will continue the search for their first victory of the season when they host the Boston Bruins on Saturday evening. The Kings are 0-3-2 through the first five games, which is tied for the third-longest season-opening skid in franchise history.

Kevin Connauton News / Inside The Rink / October 16

ECHL: Kevin Connauton Referee Debut Comes in Goatheads’ First Game

The ECHL opens its 39th season tonight with eight games across its 30-team league. One of them is in Rio Rancho, N.M., where the New Mexico Goatheads play the first game in franchise history against the Idaho Steelheads.

Anze Kopitar News / The Lead / October 15

Who Must Step Up for the Los Angeles Kings in Post-Kopitar Era?

Last season, the Los Angeles Kings once again struck out in the first round in a swift four-game sweep at the hands the Colorado Avalanche. However, that

Los Angeles Kings News / Viral Sports News / October 15

Los Angeles Kings Get Sudden Blockbuster Trade Update

The Los Angeles Kings have quietly joined the growing list of teams exploring a potential trade for Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, according to reporting from Sportsnet’s Frank Seravalli.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

How the LA Kings’ New Additions Have Fit Into the Lineup

Over the course of the summer, the Los Angeles Kings added Corey Perry, Erik Gustafsson, Mats Zuccarello, Erik Haula, and Scott Perunovich. Both Haula and Zuccarello add playmaking ability as it gives the Kings more options and versatility.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

What the LA Kings Need to Do to Get Their First Home Win

Good morning readers. We are halfway into the month, and the Los Angeles Kings are struggling to find their footing. After four regular games, the Kings have two points and are ranked 31st in the league, marking their record of 0-3-2.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / October 14

How concerning is the Kings’ goaltending?

Now that the NHL season is over two weeks old, there’s enough action in the books to evaluate where some teams on either extreme end of the spectrum stand, and it’s clear that the Los Angeles Kings have been one of the NHL’s biggest disappointments.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

LA Kings’ Top Line Showing Promise to Start the Season

The Los Angeles Kings are forming a new identity, one where veteran and two-time Stanley Cup champion Anze Kopitar is no longer part of the roster. Under head coach Peter Laviolette, the Kings’ top line features Artemi Panarin, Quinton Byfield and Adrian Kempe.

Jim Hiller News / NHL Trade Talk / October 6

Jim Hiller’s Biggest Message Is to Just Slow Down

I was listening to Jim Hiller talk before Tuesday’s game against Nashville, and I kept hearing the same message. Slow down. Not literally, of course. The Maple Leafs don’t want to slow down on the ice.