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Kings' Anze Kopitar Becomes Fifth Active Player to Hit Major Milestone

A secondary assist on a first-period goal carried significance beyond the scoreboard Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena. The veteran center from Slovenia added another entry to a resume already decorated with championships and individual honors, reaching a milestone that places him among the greatest players the sport has ever produced.

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Kings Land Panarin, Commit to Winning Now

Nothing’s been louder than the noise behind superstar winger Artemi Panarin since it was revealed that the New York Rangers were looking to move on. It’s been rumor after rumor, with many of them involving the Los Angeles Kings.

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / Breakaway on SI / February 6

Kings' New Superstar Only Wanted To Land With One Team

The Los Angeles Kings made a bold, but necessary move just before the 2026 Winter Olympics break officially halted NHL operations. The Kings swung a blockbuster trade with the New York Rangers, acquiring superstar winger Artemi Panarin.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Anze Kopitar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 6

Kings’ Anze Kopitar joins exclusive club with 1,300th-career point

The Los Angeles Kings captain, Anze Kopitar, recorded his 1,300th NHL point in a 4-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday. The

Artemi Panarin News / Breakaway on SI / February 6

Ranger GM Messed Up Bad With Artemi Panarin Trade

The New York Rangers have not exactly been a good team this season, as they hold a record of 22-28-6 and sit in last place in both the Metropolitan Division and the Eastern Conference.

Anze Kopitar News / Daily Faceoff / February 6

Kings’ Kopitar becomes 39th NHLer to record 1,300 career points

Anze Kopitar recorded an assist during the Los Angeles Kings’ game against the Vegas Golden Knights Thursday night, becoming the 39th player in NHL history to record 1,300 career regular-season points.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 5

How will Artemi Panarin impact the Kings?

The Los Angeles Kings swung for the fences on Wednesday ahead of the Olympic break roster freeze when they landed star winger Artemi Panarin in a blockbuster deal with the New York Rangers.

Ken Holland News / MayorsManor.com / February 5

Holland’s Full Comments from Kings Midseason Press Conference

Just before the NHL Roster Freeze on Wednesday, Kings GM Ken Holland pulled off a huge trade with the Rangers, acquiring forward Artemi Panarin. As timing

Artemi Panarin News / Breakaway on SI / February 5

Kings Take Huge, But Necessary Swing with Artemi Panarin Trade

The Los Angeles Kings needed to add scoring punch to make a run in a crowded Western Conference playoff race. That's exactly what they did before the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics break begins, acquiring superstar winger Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers for first-round draft pick Liam Greentree and a pair of conditional draft picks.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / February 5

Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 5-1 Victory Over Tucson

The Ontario Reign bounced back in a big way against the Tucson Roadrunners with a three-goal first period to snap their two-game losing skid. First period:

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The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz

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NHL News / Yardbarker / February 4

Artemi Panarin trade signals different things for Kings, Rangers

Artemi Panarin trade signals two different approaches for Kings, Rangers

From one big city to another, Artemi Panarin has been traded by the New York Rangers to the Los Angeles Kings.

Devils acquiring center Nick Bjugstad in a last-minute trade

Leafs asking big return for Bobby McMann; could Anthony Stolarz be next?

Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones suspended for PED use

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon records 700th assist of NHL career

Report: Penn State's Gavin McKenna could face up to 20 years in prison

Three players placed on waivers

Joe Hicketts News / Field Level Media / February 4

Joe Hicketts relishes chance to play for Kings against Kraken

The Los Angeles Kings are close to being 100% healthy at the forward position, but they might need to patch together a defense when they host the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night.

Joe Hicketts News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 3

Kings Recall Joe Hicketts

The Kings announced they’ve recalled veteran defenseman Joe Hicketts from AHL Ontario on an emergency basis. L.A. returned center Kenny Connors to Ontario in the corresponding move.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / February 3

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 1/26

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. This week’s update was highlighted by the organization’s number-one prospect, Liam Greentree.

Cole Krygier News / Inside The Rink / February 2

ECHL: Cole Krygier Signs Overseas With EC Salzburg

Defenseman Cole Krygier has signed overseas for the 2025–26 season, joining EC Salzburg of the ICEHL after time in the ECHL and AHL. Krygier makes the move to Europe following a productive stretch with the Savannah Ghost Pirates, where he appeared in 26 games and recorded four goals and four assists for eight points while finishing plus-16.

Mikey Anderson News / Daily Faceoff / February 1

Kings’ Mikey Anderson exits game with upper-body injury

The Los Angeles Kings caught a tough break on the injury front on Sunday, as defenseman Mikey Anderson left the team’s matinee against the Carolina Hurricanes with a lower-body injury.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 1

NHL Predictions: Feb 1 Los Angeles Kings vs Carolina Hurricanes

Welcome back to 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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 1

Hurricanes, Kings bring different attitudes into matchup after OT games

The Los Angeles Kings and Carolina Hurricanes had vastly different reactions to the overtime road games they played on Saturday. There's little time for either team to dwell on the bad or the good as they're set to meet Sunday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C.