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Kings Takeaways: Ugly Start Masks Resilient Comeback in Overtime Loss to Hurricanes

No one could have imagined a worse start for the Los Angeles Kings at home on Saturday night against the still undefeated Carolina Hurricanes. It took all of 20 seconds for the Kings to be put in a position in which they have been in four out of six times this season: playing from behind.

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FINAL – Kings 3, Hurricanes 4 (OT) – Kempe, Fiala, Hiller

The LA Kings were once again able to come from three goals down to force overtime, but were unable to collect the second point in a 4-3 overtime defeat on Saturday evening against the Carolina Hurricanes at Crypto.com Arena.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / October 18

Kings Eyeing Potential Silver Lining Amidst Early Season Injury Problems

Going 1-3-1 through their first five games — and with injuries piling up — the LA Kings aren’t exactly enjoying the early days of their 2025-26 campaign.

Anze Kopitar News / Field Level Media / October 17

Kings seek to stop undefeated Hurricanes without Anze Kopitar

Not only will the Los Angeles Kings be without their captain for the second consecutive game when they host the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night, but they'll be without him for an extended period of time.

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Anze Kopitar News / Last Word On Sports / October 17

Longtime Los Angeles Kings Forward Out Week-to-Week

The Los Angeles Kings will be without one of their key players on a week-to-week basis. News emerged on Friday that Anze Kopitar will be out due to a foot injury.

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Anze Kopitar News / Daily Faceoff / October 17

Kings’ Anze Kopitar out week-to-week with foot injury

The Los Angeles Kings will have to brave on without their captain for a little while. As reported by Elliotte Friedman, Anze Kopitar is will be out week-to-week with a foot injury after getting struck by a puck in Monday’s shootout loss against the Minnesota Wild.

Anze Kopitar News / Field Level Media / October 17

Kings captain Anze Kopitar (foot) out week-to-week

Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar is out week-to-week with a foot injury, the team announced Friday. The news rules out Kopitar for Los Angeles' home matchup with the unbeaten Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Kings’ Kopitar Out Week-to-Week With a Foot Injury

The Los Angeles Kings suffered a tough blow on Thursday as the team announced captain Anže Kopitar will be out week-to-week with a foot injury sustained during a game against the Minnesota Wild.

Anze Kopitar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

Kings captain Anze Kopitar's final NHL season getting interrupted due to injury

The 38-year-old has been a bright spot in what’s otherwise been a dismal start to the season in Los Angeles.

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Kings’ Rough Start Continues, Early Lead Evaporates in 4-2 Loss to Penguins

We have yet to see an all-around good game from the Los Angeles Kings this season. Yet to see a full 60-minute performance, and yet to see a game won in regulation.

Jim Hiller News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Jim Hiller admits Kings are ‘in a funk’ after loss to Penguins

It’s been tough sledding for Jim Hiller and his Los Angeles Kings in the early going of the 2025-26 NHL season. After falling 4-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins on home ice on Thursday night, the squad has dropped to 1-3-1 and sixth place in the Pacific Division.

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NHL News / Hockey Royalty / October 17

Statistical Review: Pittsburgh Penguins 4, LA Kings 2

Despite jumping out to a two-goal lead in the first period, the LA Kings were unable to sustain their momentum, falling 4-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 16

Contract extension negotiations haven't started yet between Los Angeles Kings, Brandt Clarke

The Fourth Period: David Pagnotta reported that contract extension talks between the Los Angeles Kings and pending RFA defenseman Brandt Clarke haven’t picked up, with Clarke’s camp being patient.

Adrian Kempe News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 16

Kings rumors: Pierre LeBrun doubles down on $11-12 million Adrian Kempe prediction

The Los Angeles Kings are ushering in a new era while saying goodbye to an old one in 2025-26. Ken Holland is the new general manager, overhauling their blue line and looking for improvements in the postseason.

Pheonix Copley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15

Kings acquire veteran goaltender from Lightning

The Los Angeles Kings have brought in a familiar face to serve as the team’s third-string netminder.

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15

Kings recall Erik Portillo on emergency basis

The Kings announced they’ve recalled goalie Erik Portillo from AHL Ontario under emergency conditions. As he’s an emergency call-up, the Kings don’t have to open a roster spot for him – although they wouldn’t have had to anyway with an existing opening.

Los Angeles Kings News / Last Word On Sports / October 15

Who Is Tennis Really For? The Shanghai Qualifier Vacherot or the Saudi Six Kings Slam?

In 2024, Jannik Sinner took home six million dollars for winning the Six Kings Slam. The Italian went undefeated, toppling Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz across three matches in Riyadh.

Adrian Kempe News / NHL Rumors / October 14

What’s Taking the Los Angeles Kings and Adrian Kempe so Long?

Sportsnet: Dennis Bernstein on The FAN Hockey Show with Mike Futa and Matt Marchese talking about Adrian Kempe and why he hasn’t signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings yet.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / October 14

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 10/6

Hockey is in full swing, and with that, our weekly LA Kings prospect update here at Hockey Royalty returns. Whether you are new to this or not, let’s have a memory refresher of how this works.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / October 12

Observations from Week 1

The 2025-26 season is underway and the LA Kings started their first week with a 1-2 record against some of the top teams in the Western Conference. After an opening night 4-1 home loss to the Colorado Avalanche, the Kings brought a much better effort the next night, winning a thriller in Vegas 6-5 in a shootout.

Adrian Kempe News / Last Word On Sports / October 12

NHL Rumours: Adrian Kempe Contract Negotiations Update

The rumour mill in the NHL is already heating up with several big recent signings and otherwise contract negotiations ongoing. For this edition of NHL Rumours, we’ll be digging in to the Los Angeles Kings contract negotiations with their star winger set to walk in to free agency in the offseason.

Adrian Kempe News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Kings, Kempe in no rush to get extension done

The Los Angeles Kings have been busy in the NHL season’s early days, as they are the only team in the league to play two games after a loss to the Colorado Avalanche one night before a dramatic victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday.

Cody Ceci News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

Kings’ Cody Ceci: First Game Jitters or Genuine Liability?

When the Los Angeles Kings signed defender Cody Ceci to a four-year contract this offseason, fans around the league were quick to question what the Kings’ front office was thinking.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / October 8

Kings unveil new third jersey for 2025-26

The Los Angeles Kings have released their all-new third jersey for the 2025-26 NHL season, debuting in the season opener against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / October 6

Avs, Kings bring veteran leadership into season opener

When the Los Angeles Kings open their 2025-26 season against the visiting Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night, they won't be sitting on any leads. The Avalanche will likely ice another high-scoring team this season and the Kings saw how quickly a lead can dissolve in their final preseason game against the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday.

Los Angeles Kings News / Inside The Rink / October 1

Los Angeles Kings Assign Ten to Ontario Reign; Place Ten on Waivers

The Los Angeles Kings today assigned ten players from their training camp to their AHL affiliate’s training camp. Of the ten players, three are forwards, five are defenseman, and two are goalies.