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On YouTubeAnton 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 / 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 / MayorsManor.com / April 21
LA Kings Prospect Tracker: Week Ending April 21, 2026 – with Updates on George and Lombardi
Week 28 of the LA Kings Prospect Tracker brings a clear-cut headline: Jared Woolley is the last Kings prospect alive in the CHL playoffs. He earned it, too — scoring the series-clincher against fellow Kings prospect Carter George to send Kitchener to the conference finals.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Andrei Kuzmenko 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.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 18
Avs to put 'dangerous' offense up against upset-minded Kings
The Colorado Avalanche are prohibitive favorites in their first round Western Conference Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings, which begins with Game 1 on Sunday at Denver.
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.
Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 17
Kings’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Things are buzzing in Southern California after the Los Angeles Kings have clinched a playoff berth for a fifth straight season. Now, it’s a matter of who they will play.
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.
Quinton Byfield News / Field Level Media / April 14
Quinton Byfield nets pair as Kings beat Kraken to clinch playoff berth
Quinton Byfield tallied twice as the Los Angeles Kings clinched a Western Conference playoff berth with a 5-3 victory against the host Seattle Kraken on Monday night.
Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 4
Kings Sign Henry Brzustewicz To Entry-Level Contract
The Los Angeles Kings have signed 2025 first-round pick Henry Brzustewicz to a three-year, entry-level contract set to begin in the 2026-27 season. He will complete the 2025-26 season on a professional try-out contract with the AHL’s Ontario Reign.
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