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Kings get immediate shot at avenging shootout loss to Ducks

The Los Angeles Kings won't have much time to lick their wounds after their latest heartbreaking loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The Kings will visit Anaheim on Saturday night after falling to 3-2 in a shootout on Friday, their second shootout loss to the Ducks this season.

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FINAL – Kings 2, Ducks 3 (SO) – Armia, Byfield, Hiller

The LA Kings were once again able to collect a point, yet once again came up short beyond 60 minutes as they fell by a 3-2 final score in the shootout against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday evening at Crypto.com Arena.

Joel Armia News / Daily Faceoff / January 16

Kings’ Joel Armia returns to lineup after missing five games

A versatile center is set to return to the lineup. When speaking to the media, Los Angeles Kings head coach Jim Hiller confirmed that forward Joel Armia will be back in the lineup on Friday night, when the team hosts the Anaheim Ducks.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Trade Talk / January 16

LA Kings Reportedly Exploring a Trade for Another Former Oiler

The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings are bitter rivals who have met in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs each of the last four seasons. While there have been heated battles along the way, Edmonton has come out on top all four times.

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

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The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Evander Kane News / MayorsManor.com / January 15

RUMOR: Kane and the Kings, Is That Really a Possibility?

Life can come at you fast sometimes, especially in the National Hockey League. If one year ago, somebody would have told you that Corey Perry and Evander Kane would be playing for the LA Kings in 2026, most fans would have said you’re beyond crazy.

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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.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / January 15

MUST-SEE VIDEO: Reign in First Place After Epic Third Period Comeback in Colorado

Nearing the 40-game mark of their 2025-26 campaign, Ontario continues to show significant improvement with a roster largely filled with first and second-year pros.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Trade Talk / January 15

Could a Trade Shake Up This LA Kings Legend’s Final NHL Season?

The Los Angeles Kings were expected to cruise into the playoffs for a fifth consecutive season in a relatively weak Pacific Division, beyond them, the Oilers and the Golden Knights.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / January 15

‘It’s Extremely Frustrating’: Lack of Results Beginning to Agitate Kings

It’s tough to remain calm and positive when the same story with the same ending seems to be on repeat, especially when the story isn’t a happy one. Following

Drew Doughty News / NHL Trade Talk / January 14

Kings’ Kopitar and Doughty Distancing Themselves From NHL Field

While catching up on After Hours during Hockey Night in Canada this past Saturday, fans saw a milestone that—honestly—just feels incredible. Anže Kopitar and Drew Doughty have officially played in 1,217 NHL games as teammates.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / January 13

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 1/5

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. For the second straight week, Hampton Slukynsky highlighted our weekly prospect update by winning both games against Denver University.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Kings Suffer Unfortunate Fate in Hard-Fought Loss vs Stars

It’s hard to imagine the morale of the Los Angeles Kings after a brutal loss like that one. It hasn’t been a particularly promising season so far for a

Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / January 10

Kings place F Anze Kopitar on IR, get back F Corey Perry

Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar was placed on injured reserve Saturday after being listed as day-to-day following a lower-body injury in Monday's 4-2 home win against the Minnesota Wild.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 11

Los Angeles Kings make multiple roster moves

The Los Angeles Kings will have a different look against the Edmonton Oilers tonight. According to a team announcement, the Kings have returned forward Corey Perry from the non-roster list, placed Anže Kopitar on the injured reserve, and have reassigned Cole Guttman to the AHL’s Ontario Reign.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / January 10

Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 5-4 SO Win Over Henderson

Despite being shorthanded, the Ontario Reign found a way to grab two points over the Henderson Silver Knights on Friday night. First period: ONT: PP Koehn

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The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

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The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / January 9

Kings’ Inconsistency and Mediocrity Are Being Masked by an Anemic Pacific Division

Just over half of the 2025-26 season has been completed, and the Los Angeles Kings are sporting an 18-14-10 record with 46 points, good enough for the

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / January 9

Offense continues to be a concern for the Los Angeles Kings

The stars aren’t really shining these days in Hollywood.

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8

Kings Recall Cole Guttman, Place Trevor Moore On IR

The Kings announced they’ve recalled forward Cole Guttman from AHL Ontario on an emergency basis. Winger Trevor Moore was moved to injured reserve, retroactive to Dec.

Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / January 7

F Corey Perry leaves Kings to deal with illness in family

The Los Angeles Kings designated forward Corey Perry to non-roster playing status on Wednesday so the 21-year veteran can return home due to an illness in his family.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 7

Kings Recall Andre Lee, Taylor Ward

The Kings added forwards Andre Lee and Taylor Ward to the roster on recall from AHL Ontario, per a team announcement. Winger Corey Perry was placed on the non-roster list in a corresponding move as he deals with the illness of a family member, according to Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / January 6

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 12/29

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. This weekly prospect update was highlighted by goaltenders Erik Portillo and Hampton Slukynsky.