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Kings’ Anze Kopitar becomes 25th NHLer to play in 1,500 career games

With the drop of the puck, Anze Kopitar added to his long list of historic achievements. The Los Angeles Kings captain became just the 25th player in NHL history to play in 1,500 career regular-season games as the Kings square off against the New York Islanders.

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Senators acquire Warren Foegele from Kings for draft pick

The Los Angeles Kings traded forward Warren Foegele to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The clubs also swapped conditional third-round picks in 2026.

Warren Foegele News / The Hockey Writers / March 5

Senators Acquire Warren Foegele From Kings

The Ottawa Senators have acquired forward Warren Foegele and a 2026 third-round draft pick from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2026 second-round draft pick and a 2026 third-round draft pick.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

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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 / Breakaway on SI / March 5

Anze Kopitar Closing in on Kings Legend's Points Record

Few players have defined an organization the way Anze Kopitar has defined the Los Angeles Kings. For two decades, he has been the quiet and steady engine behind the franchise’s most successful era.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Kings Trading Warren Foegele To Senators

The Senators are adding some depth on the wings, with Darren Dreger of TSN reporting they’re acquiring forward Warren Foegele from the Kings. It’ll be a second-round pick heading to Los Angeles in return, according to Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia, plus a pick swap as part of the deal, per Frank Seravalli of Victory+.

Corey Perry News / NHL Trade Talk / March 5

Corey Perry Not Going to Trade Market, Will Re-Sign With Kings

Everyone can take Corey Perry off their trade targets deadline list. The veteran winger, who signed with the Los Angeles Kings this past summer, has informed the organization he’s not interested in going anywhere.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / March 5

Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 4-1 Win Against the Roadrunners

The Ontario Reign extended their win streak to a season-high five games with a 4-1 victory over the Roadrunners. First period: ONT: PP Martin Chromiak

Anze Kopitar News / Field Level Media / March 5

Anze Kopitar to play in 1,500th NHL game as Kings host Islanders

After the Los Angeles Kings played the type of game D.J. Smith would like to see them play regularly but still lost, the new head coach will take another aim at earning his first victory when the New York Islanders visit on Thursday.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / March 4

WEDNESDAY: Reign Projected Lineup vs. Roadrunners, Putting it Back Together

After what’s been an eventful week for several Reign regulars, it’s time to get back to business. For the third time in the last five games, coach Andrew Lord’s squad will face the Tucson Roadrunners — only this time on home ice at Toyota Arena.

Hampton Slukynsky News / MayorsManor.com / March 4

LA Kings Top Goalie Prospect Named Finalist for NCHC Award

In an announcement that really shouldn’t have come as a surprise, the Kings’ No. 1 goalie prospect — Hampton Slukynsky of Western Michigan University — was named a finalist for the NCHC Goaltender of the Year Award on Wednesday.

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The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / March 4

LA Kings Prospect Tracker: Week Ending March 3, 2026

College hockey’s regular season is winding down, and several LA Kings prospects are finishing strong. Hampton Slukynsky leads the nation with 24 wins,

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / March 4

D.J. Smith Can Be the Answer to the LA Kings’ Problems

After a few seasons of treading water rather than diving toward a Stanley Cup, the LA Kings decided to pull the plug on head coach Jim Hiller on March 1.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / March 3

NHL 2025-26 Power Rankings: Week 18

Welcome back to THW’s 2025-26 NHL Power Rankings! After an incredible 2026 Winter Olympic Games (Congratulations to Team USA after claiming the Men’s and Women’s Gold Medals in hockey), we can now sift through the carnage after the tournament and a near three-week break from NHL action.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / March 3

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 2/23

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. Forward James Reeder highlighted this week’s update with four points (1 G, 3 A) in two games for the University of Denver (NCAA).

Quinton Byfield News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 3

Kings’ Quinton Byfield Sustains Upper-Body Injury

The Los Angeles Kings were without yet another top forward in Monday night’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. Quinton Byfield sat out of the match with an upper-body injury per a team release.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 3

1 player Kings must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Los Angeles Kings made a major trade before the NHL’s Olympic break, acquiring Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers. Unfortunately, they are in need of more moves before the NHL Trade Deadline.

Joel Armia News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 2

Los Angeles Kings Place Joel Armia On IR

The Kings announced a series of roster moves today as a response to lingering injury issues, with team reporter Zach Dooley writing that multiple players on the roster are “questionable” for tonight’s game.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 3

Insider says Corey Perry could again be on the move before deadline

Could Corey Perry really be on the move again? After spending the first 14 years of his career as a staple of the Anaheim Ducks, the veteran winger has bounced around the league throughout the back half of his career, suiting up for six different teams over the past eight seasons.

Jim Hiller News / Daily Faceoff / March 2

Why the time was right for the Kings to fire Jim Hiller

The bench in Hollywood is looking a little different today. On Sunday, the Los Angeles Kings relieved Jim Hiller of his duties as head coach, leading to D.J.

Jim Hiller News / Yardbarker / March 1

Kings HC Jim Hiller's once-promising tenure ends in disappointment

After leading the Los Angeles Kings to a surprising playoff appearance during the 2023-24 season, it appeared head coach Jim Hiller would end their postseason woes. Nearly two years later, that momentum has fizzled, and the Kings have moved on from the coach.

Kings tab D.J. Smith as interim coach

Kings, Oilers tied their wagons to big-name GMs that NHL has passed by

Maple Leafs must look beyond selling off pieces for answers

Even Erik Karlsson is poking fun at the struggling Maple Leafs

Re-signing Evgeni Malkin should be obvious move for Penguins

Why Islanders' Matthew Schaefer is runaway favorite for Calder Trophy

Anze Kopitar News / Breakaway on SI / March 1

Anze Kopitar vs. Sharks: The Forgotten Milestone That Got Away

For nearly two decades, Anze Kopitar has been the quiet constant in Los Angeles. Drafted 11th overall in 2005, he arrived without flash and stayed without noise, letting his game speak in a steady, authoritative tone.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / February 24

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 2/16

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. This week’s update was highlighted by forward Jan Chovan. Chovan played in four games with the Sudbury Wolves and posted four goals, two assists, and 14 shots on goal.