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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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 22
Kings’ Trevor Lewis Announces Retirement
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Trevor Lewis has announced the end of his playing career. Lewis played 17 seasons and 1,034 games in the NHL between 2008 and 2025, including 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Kings.
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?
Trevor Lewis News / Field Level Media / April 22
2-time Stanley Cup champion Trevor Lewis retires
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Trevor Lewis retired from the NHL on Wednesday after 17 seasons. Lewis, 39, last played in the NHL during the 2024-25 season, recording 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 60 games with the Los Angeles Kings.
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.
Trevor Lewis 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.
Anton Forsberg News / LA Kings Insider / April 22
FINAL – Kings 1, Avalanche 2 (OT) – Moore, Forsberg, Smith 
The LA Kings dropped their second consecutive game by a single goal, as they fell in overtime in Game 2 of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, by a 2-1 margin in Colorado.
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / April 22
RAPID RECAP: Kings Drop Second Straight to Avs, Trail Series 0-2
In Game 2 of their series with the Avalanche, coach DJ Smith and his Kings desperately needed a win to give themselves a realistic hope of pulling off an upset in Round 1.
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / April 22
Avs, Kings game delayed after fans shatter glass
Bizarre scenes unfolded during the second period of Tuesday night’s Game 2 of the first-round series between the Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche.
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / April 21
How can the Kings pull off a win against Avs?
The Stanley Cup playoffs are famously unpredictable, to the point where every year you can bank on at least a couple first-round upsets. Every now and then, though, a matchup seems so lopsided that not even the most daring of prognosticators would pick the underdog.
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 / The Hockey Writers / April 20
Kings Takeaways: Hang With Avalanche in Game 1, Lose 2-1
The Los Angeles Kings played well enough to win, and that’s saying a lot considering the fact that they are massive underdogs playing what most are calling one of the best hockey teams ever.
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / April 20
RAPID RECAP: Kings Fall 2-1 to Avs in Game 1
After waiting about a year to get back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, LA now finds themselves down 0-1 after Game 1 of their opening-round series vs. Colorado.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 19
Kings coach demands ‘meaner’ Game 2 performance after loss to Avalanche
The Los Angeles Kings did just enough at the end of the regular season to garner the No. 8 spot in the NHL’s Western Conference playoff structure. That has put them in the uncomfortable position of having to battle the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche in their opening round playoff series.
Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 19
What DJ Smith expects from Kings after crushing Game 1 loss
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, and the Los Angeles Kings have begun their quest for a third Stanley Cup in franchise history. Unfortunately, that quest got off to a rough start on Sunday afternoon.
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.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / April 19
Hockey Royalty predictions for Round 1
The good news for the LA Kings and their fans is they don’t have to deal with the Edmonton Oilers again in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The bad news is they get a date with the President’s Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche.
Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 18
Kings Activate Andrei Kuzmenko Off Injured Reserve
As the Kings get set to kick off their opening round series against Colorado on Sunday, they’re getting an offensive boost. The team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve activated winger Andrei Kuzmenko off injured reserve.
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.
Anze Kopitar News / The Hockey Writers / April 14
Kings Rally for Kopitar, Clinch 5th Straight Playoff Berth
“I don’t plan on playing just seven more games.” Playing in his 20th and final season in the NHL, that was the blatant remark from Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar following a 5-4 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators on April 2, as the Kings remained on the outside looking in. Kopitar didn’t just say that he spoke it into existence.
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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