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Joel Armia's 2-goal effort guides Kings past Mammoth

Joel Armia scored two goals for the Los Angeles Kings in a 4-2 win against the Utah Mammoth on Monday night in Salt Lake City. Adrian Kempe had a goal and an assist, Anze Kopitar also scored, Kevin Fiala had two assists and Darcy Kuemper made 19 saves for the Kings, who have won two in a row following a 2-3-3 stretch.

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FINAL – Kings 4, Mammoth 2 – Fiala, Kempe, Hiller

The LA Kings began a short roadtrip with two points, as they skated to a 4-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Monday evening at Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

Phillip Danault News / The Sick Podcast / December 8

Could Buying-Low On Phillip Danault Be A Solution as The 2nd Line Centre

Former Montreal Canadiens centre Phillip Danault has struggled to produce with the Los Angeles Kings this season and has recently been put on the trade block.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 8

Kings exploring change-of-scenery options with Phillip Danault

On today’s rendition of 32 Thoughts, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the Los Angeles Kings are exploring a change-of-scenery trade with center Phillip Danault.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 8

NHL 2025-26 Power Rankings: Week 9

Nine weeks into the 2025-26 NHL Season, I can confidently say that this is the noisiest the NHL has been for how little is happening off the ice. Every

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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 / Last Word On Sports / December 8

NHL Predictions: December 8th Los Angeles Kings vs Utah Mammoth

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Andre Lee News / MayorsManor.com / December 8

Reign Recap: Another Andre Lee Goal, Ontario Sweeps the Weekend

With a 2-1 overtime victory on Sunday night at Toyota Arena, Ontario swept their weekend series vs. Calgary and pushed their record to 7-3-0 over the past 10 games.

NHL News / MayorsManor.com / December 7

Rapid Review: LA Offense Goes Nuts, Kings Shutout Blackhawks in Rematch

Cliches are an interesting thing. One of the many reasons they’ve stood the test of time is quite often they end up being true. Winning solves everything.

NHL News / LA Kings Insider / December 7

Angeles Analysis – 10 Pounds Lighter

10 pounds lighter. An infomercial on TV, in the wee hours of the morning for the newest, greatest weight-loss drug? Or the feeling of finally breaking through a really difficult offensive drought as a team?

Phillip Danault News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 7

Could Kings trade veteran center Phillip Danault?

Yesterday evening, Bleacher Report’s Frank Seravalli reported that “trade chatter is picking up” around Los Angeles Kings pivot Phillip Danault. According

NHL News / Hockey Royalty / December 7

Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 6-1 Victory Over Calgary

The Ontario Reign bounced back after Sunday’s loss with a 6-1 rout against the Calgary Wranglers on Saturday night. First period: CGY: Daniil Miromanov

Darcy Kuemper News / Field Level Media / December 6

Backed by Kings' 6 goals, Darcy Kuemper blanks Blackhawks

Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves for the Los Angeles Kings in a 6-0 win against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night. It's the second shutout of the season for Kuemper and the 38th of his NHL career, which is eighth on the NHL active list.

Phillip Danault News / NHL Trade Talk / December 6

Trade Chatter Involves Kings Moving Phillip Danault

As per NHL insider Frank Seravalli, “Sources: Trade chatter is picking up around #LAKings center Phil Danault. Multiple teams have inquired with LA on his availability.

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Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / December 6

Kings’ Lack of Goal Scoring Is Killing Them, Shrinks Margin for Error

With under a minute left to play in the second period against the up-and-coming Chicago Blackhawks, Thursday night, the Los Angeles Kings scratched, scrambled, and crawled in desperate hopes of tying up the game at one, on a golden opportunity that was handed to them via the mishandling of the puck by goaltender Spencer Knight behind the goal.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Trade Talk / December 5

Kings Deny Coaching Change, Biggest Name Available Not Being Hired

Despite whatever rumors exist in the NHL, the Los Angeles Kings have shot down and confirmed that the team is looking to make a coaching change. Several insider sources confirmed that Kings GM Ken Holland has said there is no truth to the rumors.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 5

Kings expected to add scoring ahead of trade deadline

The Los Angeles Kings are having a really hard time scoring goals in 2025-26. After sitting in the upper echelon of the National Hockey League with an average of 3.04 goals per game last season, it’s been a much more sobering narrative this time around.

Drew Doughty News / Daily Faceoff / December 4

Kings’ Drew Doughty to return after seven-game absence

The Los Angeles Kings will get a boost on their blue line as team reporter Zach Dooley confirmed Thursday Drew Doughty has been cleared to return to the lineup for the Kings’ matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Akil Thomas News / Hockey Royalty / December 2

The Akil Thomas Trade is Another Reminder of ‘What could have been?’ in a Once Highly Touted the Kings’ Prospect Pool

Five years ago, the LA Kings once had a prospect pool with an abundance of talent. Depending on who you followed or read, the Kings’ prospect pool was ranked either first or second.

Samuel Helenius News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 2

Kings sign Samuel Helenius to two-year extension

The Kings announced that they’ve signed center Samuel Helenius to a two-year contract extension.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / December 2

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 11/24

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. This week’s update was highlighted by Jimmy Lombardi, who had four goals and one assist for five points in three games.