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Blues, Kings look to make up playoff ground against each other

The Los Angeles Kings will look to jump back into the win column and keep pace in the Western Conference wild-card race when they host the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night.

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Practice 3/31 – Kempe, Helenius Skate + Defensive Pairs Change, Anderson on Deployment, Lineup Changes Up Front Expected

Practice Day, Insiders! The Kings hit the ice for a mostly full-team skate today, in advance of a back-to-back this week versus St. Louis and Nashville.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / March 31

LA Kings Prospect Tracker: Week Ending March 30, 2026

Week 25 of the LA Kings Prospect Tracker brings playoff hockey across every league. In the CHL, Carter George and the Soo took a 2-0 series lead over Henry Brzustewicz and London, while Vojtech Cihar scored three goals as Kelowna went up 2-0 on Kamloops.

Hampton Slukynsky News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30

Kings Expected To Sign Hampton And Grant Slukynsky

The Los Angeles Kings are expected to sign one of their promising goaltending prospects. According to Alexander Legget of Mayor’s Manor, the Kings are expected to sign netminder Hampton Slukynsky to his entry-level contract.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

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Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / March 30

Kings’ Playoff Hopes Still Achievable With 9 Games Left

With nine games remaining for the Los Angeles Kings, nothing has changed in the grand scheme of things. Sure, they look like a more aggressive bunch, a more detailed group that has led to an offensive uptick and a team willing to push the pace instead of solely relying on their defensive play.

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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 / MayorsManor.com / March 30

Kings Expected to Sign Key Prospect Soon, Likely Heading to AHL Ontario

There’s no denying the Kings goaltending pipeline is as deep as it’s been in over a decade — maybe ever. Erik Portillo has rebounded nicely from an injured plagued season last year and is once again knocking at the door of NHL action.

Hampton Slukynsky News / LA Kings Insider / March 29

Three Kings prospects advance to NCAA Frozen Four, Slukynsky’s Season Ends in Elite Eight

A quick deviation from NHL coverage to highlight a quartet of LA Kings prospects, who completed the first phase of the NCAA Tournament earlier today. Three of those players – James Reeder, Kristian Epperson and Brendan McMorrow – advanced to the Frozen Four with the University of Denver, while goaltender Hampton Slukynsky fell a few […]

NHL News / LA Kings Insider / March 29

FINAL – Kings 2, Mammoth 6 – Kopitar, Doughty, Smith

The LA Kings skated to one of their worst defeats of the 2025-26 season, a 6-2 loss against the Utah Mammoth on Saturday evening at Crypto.com Arena. Utah opened the scoring just 2:31 into the game, off the rush, to take an early 1-0 advantage.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / March 28

SATURDAY: Reign Projected Lineup at Roadrunners, with Kings Prospect Expected Back Tonight

With their postseason ticket now punched, coach Andrew Lord and the Ontario Reign can shift focus toward another target: the Pacific Division title. Friday night in Tucson, the Reign earned a 3-2 victory to officially earn a spot in this year’s Calder Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 27

Needing wins, Kings kick off final homestand vs. Mammoth

The Los Angeles Kings open a seven-game homestand against the Utah Mammoth on Saturday night, looking to earn crucial points in the Western Conference wild-card race.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 27

Kings blank Canucks, trim wild-card deficit to 1 point

Eight players tallied at least one point for the Los Angeles Kings, who dominated the host Vancouver Canucks 4-0 on Thursday night. Quinton Byfield and

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 26

NHL Predictions: Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks, March 26th

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.

Braden Doyle News / Inside The Rink / March 26

ECHL: Greensboro Gargoyles Transactions | 03/25/2026

Earlier today, the Greensboro Gargoyles announced a total of three roster moves. The first move saw defenseman Braden Doyle loaned to the AHL’s Chicago Wolves.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

Long live the King: How good was Anze Kopitar anyway?

The sun is setting on Anze Kopitar’s career.

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

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Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / March 24

Playoff Updates for the Prospects

As the LA Kings’ season is winding down, the playoffs for some of their prospects have begun, or are about to begin, in their respective leagues. Today, we will break down which prospects have made the playoffs or those who have already started.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / March 23

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 3/16

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.

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 / 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.

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.

Anze Kopitar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 15

Kings’ Anze Kopitar passes Marcel Dionne to become LA’s all-time points leader

Los Angeles Kings star Anze Kopitar made history Saturday night, becoming the franchise’s all-time points leader after surpassing Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne during a 6-4 loss against the New Jersey Devils.

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 / 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.