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Kings want to make home sweeter as they take on slumping Islanders

Five games into a seven-game homestand, the Los Angeles Kings have not fully taken advantage of their comfortable surroundings. The Kings will try to turn things around at Crypto.com Arena when they host the New York Islanders on Thursday night.

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Rapid Review: Kings Suffer 3-0 Shutout to Preds, Fall Behind on Extended Homestand

When the Kings began their longest homestand of the season with a victory, things were off and running on the right foot. Now, five games into the seven-game stretch, LA holds a 2-3 record and are once again searching for answers.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / November 11

Angeles Analysis – Down 2-0

The LA Kings were in an inconsistent stretch. 10 games of a familiar place – one up, one down, 5-5-0 overall, with alternating results. After winning two straight in Washington and New York to begin their October roadtrip, the Kings then lost in New Jersey, setting off a stretch of eight additional games with four […]

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 11

The Kings Botched Their Once Promising Rebuild

The Los Angeles Kings spent the last 2010s and early 2020s pivoting from the most successful era in franchise history to what was supposed to be their next great era of hockey, and for a while, it looked like success was just a matter of time.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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NHL News / LA Kings Insider / November 11

FINAL – Kings 0, Predators 3 – Kempe, Laughton, Laviolette

The LA Kings were shutout for the first time since the 2024-25 season, as they dropped a 3-0 final score against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday evening at Crypto.com Arena.

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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.

Jan Jenik News / Viral Sports News / November 11

Los Angeles Kings Place Long-Time NHL Veteran On Waivers

The Los Angeles Kings placed forward Jan Jeník on waivers Tuesday, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, opening the possibility that the 26-year-old could clear and return to the American Hockey League or be claimed by another NHL club.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 10

Kings Activate Mats Zuccarello; Place Jan Jenik On Waivers

Earlier today, ESPN’s Emily Kaplan reported that the Los Angeles Kings would welcome back veteran winger Mats Zuccarello tonight against the Nashville Predators.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

Kings’ Mats Zuccarello rejoins lineup; Kevin Fiala close to return

The Los Angeles Kings provided an update on several players and the injuries they’re dealing with ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators.

Los Angeles Kings News / Rink Royalty / November 10

Kings' offensive inconsistency is making the difference between winning and losing

The Kings got their first home win of the season on Oct. 29, after losing their first three home games in regulation. Inconsistent offense and struggles on special teams have been a big part of that slow start.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / November 10

3 Big Questions the LA Kings Face This Season

There are three important questions the Los Angeles Kings face this season, as they have faced different kinds of challenges. After five consecutive playoff appearances without moving past the first round, the organization has taken a step forward under a new head coach and an era without Anze Kopitar.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 9

Kings' weak penalty kill to be tested by Predators

The Los Angeles Kings have the worst penalty kill in the NHL so far this season, and that shortcoming could pose a problem when they host the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.

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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 / November 9

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 11/2

Another week has passed, which means it’s time for our LA Kings weekly prospect update. Highlighting this week’s update was goaltender Carter George. George, 20, is off to a strong start in his rookie AHL campaign with the Ontario Reign.

Carter George News / Hockey Royalty / November 8

Carter George’s 29-save Shutout Helps Snap The Ontario Reign’s Six-game Losing Streak

Three different goal scorers and Carter George’s shutout helped the Ontario Reign end their six-game losing skid with a 3-0 victory over the Abbotsford Canucks.

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Drew Doughty News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Kings GM Talks Trade Plans For Drew Doughty, Has Anything Changed?

The Los Angeles Kings have no intention of trading defenseman Drew Doughty. That doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll remain a member of the Kings for the remainder of his career, but if Doughty isn’t back, it won’t be because GM Ken Holland moved him.

Adrian Kempe News / Field Level Media / November 6

Adrian Kempe rides hot stretch into Kings’ matchup with Penguins

The Los Angeles Kings are a different team with Adrian Kempe in the lineup. The Pittsburgh Penguins will have to account for Kempe on Saturday evening in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Lead / November 6

The LA Kings Need To Start Winning the Games That Matter

The Los Angeles Kings need to find ways to beat their Pacific Division opponents if they hope to stay competitive in the Western Conference. In their first 14 games of the 2026–27 season, the Kings are 5-7-2, including 1-1-2 against division opponents.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Rumors / November 5

Could the Los Angeles Kings revisit Elias Pettersson talks?

Daily Faceoff: The Los Angeles Kings are looking for offense to add to their top-six. Could the Kings check back in with the Vancouver Canucks about Elias Pettersson?

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Sharks' Sherwood calls Kings 'disrespectful,' demands his teammates 'do something about it'

San Jose Sharks forward Kiefer Sherwood said his team was “disrespected” by the Los Angeles Kings during the Sharks’ 7-2 loss Wednesday night.

Sharks continue to deal with growing pains

Adrian Kempe's hat trick keeps Kings on upswing vs. Sharks

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Joel Armia News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

LA Kings’ Historically Bad Penalty Kill Needs More Joel Armia

The Los Angeles Kings have killed 24 of 39 penalties this season. That’s 61.5 percent, last in the NHL and almost two points behind the 31st-place Vancouver Canucks.

Adrian Kempe News / Field Level Media / November 5

Adrian Kempe's hat trick keeps Kings on upswing vs. Sharks

Adrian Kempe notched his fifth NHL hat trick to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 7-2 win over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night. Kempe also had an assist for the Kings, who are 5-3-0 in their past eight games after starting the season 0-4-2.

Hampton Slukynsky News / Hockey Royalty / November 4

Analysis: Why Hampton Slukynsky Was Loaned to the Greenville Swamp Ribbits (ECHL)

The Ontario Reign’s three-goalie rotation appears to be no more. Yesterday morning, the LA Kings reassigned rookie goaltender Hampton Slukynsky to the ECHL’s Greenville Swamp Rabbits.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

LA Kings’ Early-Season Defensive Breakdowns and Shot Production

The 2026-27 season for the Los Angeles Kings has been an interesting one by far. Through their first 13 games played, the Kings hold a 4-7-2 record, with 36 goals scored and 45 allowed.

Martin Chromiak News / Inside The Rink / November 2

Martin Chromiak Makes NHL Debut After 276 Games With Ontario Reign

After 276 American Hockey League games with the Ontario Reign, Martin Chromiak made his NHL debut with the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, October 31, against the Buffalo Sabres.