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Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. This weekly update was highlighted by forward Kristian Epperson. Epperson, 19 and drafted by the Kings this past summer, scored the game-winning goal for Denver University (NCAA) in the NCHC’s Frozen Faceoff championship game against Minnesota Duluth.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / March 23

Week 24 Recap (w/ Anna Connelly)

Anna Connelly joins host Jesse Cohen to help crown a King of the Week and recap the twenty-fourth week of the 2025-26 season. The pair discuss the four games the Kings played in the past week.

NHL News / LA Kings Insider / March 23

FINAL – Kings 3, Mammoth 4 (OT) – Byfield, Laughton, Smith

The LA Kings found themselves in a familiar position, as they battled back to force the game into overtime, though they once again came up on the wrong side of a one-goal game, a 4-3 defeat against the Utah Mammoth on Sunday evening at Delta Center.

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Quinton Byfield News / LA Kings Insider / March 23

Quinton Byfield – 3.22

Hear from forward Quinton Byfield after a multi-point effort in a 4-3 overtime defeat on Sunday evening in Utah.

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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

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / March 22

Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 3-1 Win Over Iowa

The Ontario Reign salvage a weekend split against the Iowa Wild thanks to Martin Chromiak’s game-winning goal and Pheonix Copley’s 26 saves. First period:

NHL News / LA Kings Insider / March 21

FINAL – Kings 1, Sabres 4 – Armia, Anderson, Smith

The LA Kings concluded their two-game homestand with a record of 0-1-1 as they fell by a 4-1 score on Saturday afternoon against the Buffalo Sabres at Crypto.com Arena.

Joel Armia News / LA Kings Insider / March 21

Joel Armia – 3.21

Hear from forward Joel Armia following a 4-1 defeat against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena.

Scott Laughton News / NHL Trade Talk / March 20

What If Laughton Was Never a Problem in Toronto?

Scott Laughton’s run with the Toronto Maple Leafs looks simple when you glance at it. His stats were okay, but nothing out of the ordinary; his role was pretty limited, and Toronto ended up shipping him out.

Joel Armia News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 20

Los Angeles Kings To Activate Joel Armia

Over the last few weeks, the Los Angeles Kings have climbed back into a postseason spot while dealing with multiple injuries to their forward corps. They’ll get some reinforcements for tomorrow.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 20

Kings fans welcome Anze Kopitar in epic fashion after setting franchise points record

The Los Angeles Kings lost to the Philadelphia Flyers in a shootout on Thursday night. They are in a playoff push, hoping to send off a franchise legend with a playoff run.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / March 17

How the LA Kings Can Make a Postseason Run in 2025-26

As of March 17, 2026, the Los Angeles Kings find themselves at a definitive historical crossroads. The 2025-26 NHL season has been more than just a standard campaign for the franchise; it has served as the ultimate test for a multi-year rebuild strategy.

Artemi Panarin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 17

Kings’ Artemi Panarin shares hilarious trade wish after New York return

Artemi Panarin made the most of his return to Broadway on Monday night, recording an assist in a 4-1 Los Angeles Kings victory over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / March 17

Kings Remain in the Thick of Things With Successful 5-Game Road Trip

The Los Angeles Kings keep on coming and have continued to find a way to remain in a position where the playoffs could very well be a reality. The problem right now isn’t the way they are playing; it’s the fact that the other five teams competing for the same spots aren’t going away either.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / March 16

Kings cool off Rangers in Artemi Panarin's return to NY

Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists for the visiting Los Angeles Kings in a 4-1 win against the New York Rangers on Monday. Mikey Anderson posted a goal and an assist, Drew Doughty and Trevor Moore also scored, Quinton Byfield notched two assists and Darcy Kuemper made 21 saves for the Kings in the finale of the five game road trip (3-1-1).

Los Angeles Kings News / Breakaway on SI / March 16

Anže Kopitar Becomes Kings All-Time Scoring Leader

For nearly two decades, Anže Kopitar has been the heartbeat of the Los Angeles Kings. Through championship runs, rebuilding years and everything in between, the captain remained the franchise’s steady force — a player whose quiet brilliance defined an era of Kings hockey.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / March 16

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 3/9

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 second-round draft pick from this past summer, Vojtěch Čihař.

Anze Kopitar News / Yardbarker / March 15

Anze Kopitar becomes Kings royalty, breaks franchise all-time record

As his career approaches its final days, Kopitar made sure to cross finishing at the top of an important all-time list off before going into retirement.

Victorious Devils spoil career milestone for Kings' Anze Kopitar

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Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / March 14

A New Approach Under D.J Smith Has the Kings Looking Like a Different Team

The Los Angeles Kings kick-started the month of March, hoping to find a spark. Hoping to make the most of the last quarter of the season and make a run toward a playoff spot, despite not being in the greatest position to do so.

Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / March 13

Anze Kopitar on cusp of history as Kings hold off Isles

Anze Kopitar inched closer to the Kings' all-time scoring record, notching the second goal in a three-goal first-period flurry that carried Los Angeles to a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders on Friday in Elmont, N.Y.

Artemi Panarin News / Athlon Sports / March 13

Los Angeles Kings: Artemi Panarin Opens Up About Returning to New York for First Time Since Being Traded

The Los Angeles Kings will have three games in the next four days in the New York-New Jersey area. On Friday night, Los Angeles will face the New York Islanders.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 10

Kings, Blue Jackets' New Acquisitions Make Immediate Impact

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Los Angeles Kings faced off on the afternoon of March 9 in a game that was rescheduled following a winter storm on the East Coast.

Jared Wright News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7

Los Angeles Kings Recall Jared Wright

According to a team announcement, the Los Angeles Kings have recalled depth forward Jared Wright from the AHL’s Ontario Reign. The Kings reassigned Kenny Connors and Wright yesterday to ensure that both remained eligible for the 2026 Calder Cup playoffs.