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Darcy Kuemper News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 21
Darcy Kuemper gets real on Kings’ 1st win of the season
The Los Angeles Kings lost Quinton Byfield to injury on Tuesday night against the Washington Capitals. At the time, the game was tied 2-2, and Los Angeles had a ton of pressure on them to see this one out.
Quinton Byfield News / ESPN / October 21
Kings secure long-awaited first win, lose Byfield to upper-body injury 
The NHL's sole winless team entering Tuesday's action, the Los Angeles Kings broke out offensively, authoring a 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals to improve to 1-6-2, though they lost center Quinton Byfield in the first period to an upper-body injury.
NHL News / LA Kings Insider / October 20
FINAL – Kings 5, Capitals 2 – Kuemper, Kempe, Laviolette
The LA Kings picked up their first victory of the 2026-27 season, as they skated to a 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday evening at Capital One Arena.
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / October 20
Star forwards shine as Kings collect first win over Caps
Adrian Kempe scored two goals and Artemi Panarin collected a goal and two assists, fueling the visiting Los Angeles Kings to their first win of the season with a 5-2 decision over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
Quinton Byfield News / Daily Faceoff / October 20
Kings’ Quinton Byfield exits game with upper-body injury
The Los Angeles Kings are in the midst of a nightmarish start to their 2026-27 season, and they got dealt another blue during their game on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles Kings News / Rink Royalty / October 20
Los Angeles Kings are still searching for a win
The Kings returned to Los Angeles for a quick two-game homestand against division rivals Edmonton Oilers on Oct. 13 and the Boston Bruins on Oct. 17, with the team still searching for their first win of the season.
Mats Zuccarello News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20
Kings Activate Mats Zuccarello
The winless Los Angeles Kings are getting a key reinforcement back to their forward corps. According to a team announcement, the Kings have activated winger Mats Zuccarello from the injured reserve.
Los Angeles Kings News / Yardbarker / October 19
Struggling Kings could get key offensive forward back on Tuesday
Amid the Los Angeles Kings worst start in franchise history (0-4-2) the team has received a positive injury update.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / October 19
LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 10/12
Another week has passed, so it’s time for our weekly LA Kings prospect update. While tracking the prospects this week, it was hard to identify one skater who stood out.
Los Angeles Kings News / Yardbarker / October 18
What's gone wrong for the winless Kings?
The Los Angeles Kings remain the only winless team to start the 2026-27 NHL season.
Alex Laferriere News / LA Kings Insider / October 18
FINAL – Kings 1, Bruins 4 – Laferriere, Anderson, Laviolette
The LA Kings lost their sixth consecutive game to begin the 2026-27 season, falling by a 4-1 final score against the Boston Bruins on Saturday evening at Crypto.com Arena.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 17
Winless Kings hope absent offense will return against streaking Bruins
The Los Angeles Kings will continue the search for their first victory of the season when they host the Boston Bruins on Saturday evening. The Kings are 0-3-2 through the first five games, which is tied for the third-longest season-opening skid in franchise history.
Kevin Connauton News / Inside The Rink / October 16
ECHL: Kevin Connauton Referee Debut Comes in Goatheads’ First Game
The ECHL opens its 39th season tonight with eight games across its 30-team league. One of them is in Rio Rancho, N.M., where the New Mexico Goatheads play the first game in franchise history against the Idaho Steelheads.
Anze Kopitar News / The Lead / October 15
Who Must Step Up for the Los Angeles Kings in Post-Kopitar Era?
Last season, the Los Angeles Kings once again struck out in the first round in a swift four-game sweep at the hands the Colorado Avalanche. However, that
Los Angeles Kings News / Viral Sports News / October 15
Los Angeles Kings Get Sudden Blockbuster Trade Update
The Los Angeles Kings have quietly joined the growing list of teams exploring a potential trade for Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, according to reporting from Sportsnet’s Frank Seravalli.
Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / October 15
How the LA Kings’ New Additions Have Fit Into the Lineup
Over the course of the summer, the Los Angeles Kings added Corey Perry, Erik Gustafsson, Mats Zuccarello, Erik Haula, and Scott Perunovich. Both Haula and Zuccarello add playmaking ability as it gives the Kings more options and versatility.
Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / October 15
What the LA Kings Need to Do to Get Their First Home Win
Good morning readers. We are halfway into the month, and the Los Angeles Kings are struggling to find their footing. After four regular games, the Kings have two points and are ranked 31st in the league, marking their record of 0-3-2.
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / October 14
How concerning is the Kings’ goaltending?
Now that the NHL season is over two weeks old, there’s enough action in the books to evaluate where some teams on either extreme end of the spectrum stand, and it’s clear that the Los Angeles Kings have been one of the NHL’s biggest disappointments.
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / October 13
Change in structure causing problems for Kings
Things aren’t going to script in Hollywood, but sometimes that happens with a new screenplay. The Los Angeles Kings are in a year of transition. With new head coach Peter Laviolette, the team is hoping to be a little more competitive in a fairly wide-open Pacific Division, rather than barely sneaking into the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / October 13
LA Kings’ Top Line Showing Promise to Start the Season
The Los Angeles Kings are forming a new identity, one where veteran and two-time Stanley Cup champion Anze Kopitar is no longer part of the roster. Under head coach Peter Laviolette, the Kings’ top line features Artemi Panarin, Quinton Byfield and Adrian Kempe.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / October 13
LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 10/5
A week has passed, which means it’s time for our weekly LA Kings prospect update. Before we get to the prospect of the week, I want to give a quick shoutout to former Kings prospect Liam Greentree.
Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10
Kings Place Mats Zuccarello, Alex Turcotte On IR
As expected, the Los Angeles Kings have placed two forwards on the injured reserve ahead of tonight’s contest against the Vegas Golden Knights. According to a team announcement, the Kings have placed forwards Mats Zuccarello and Alex Turcotte on the IR.
Jim Hiller News / NHL Trade Talk / October 6
Jim Hiller’s Biggest Message Is to Just Slow Down
I was listening to Jim Hiller talk before Tuesday’s game against Nashville, and I kept hearing the same message. Slow down. Not literally, of course. The Maple Leafs don’t want to slow down on the ice.
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 23
Three NHL defensemen poised for a breakout season
Several young NHL defensemen are entering the 2026 season with bigger opportunities and higher expectations. Some have already flashed star potential, while others are finally getting the role needed to show what they can do. Here are three defensemen poised for a breakout season.
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