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Kings recall six Black Aces from AHL

As they look to stave off elimination in Game 6, the Los Angeles Kings announced several recalls.

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L.A. Hockey Expert Blasts the Oilers in Fiery Rant as Kings Fans Lose It

A supposed top hockey expert in L.A. stated that it would be embarrassing for the Kings to lose to this type of Oilers team, as fans are starting to lose it.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / April 30

Kings have to be nervous after blowing series lead

All of a sudden, the Edmonton Oilers hold a 3-2 series lead against the Los Angeles Kings. On Wednesday’s episode of Daily Faceoff LIVE, Tyler Yaremchuk and Frank Seravalli chatted about how the Oilers’ ability to play with more precision has led to their recent success.

Darcy Kuemper News / MayorsManor.com / April 30

JUST THE FACTS: Kuemper’s Heroics Aren’t Enough; Kings Now Down 3-2 in RD1 Series

Despite a sensational performance by goaltender Darcy Kuemper in Game 5, the Kings fell 3-1 to the visiting Oilers on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

Oilers Defeat Kings 3-1 in Game 5

Game 5 of the first round playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings moved back to Crypto.com Arena where the Kings are undefeated so far in the playoffs, with wins in Games 1 and 2.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Oilers Might Have All the Momentum in Series With Kings

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Kings play their best games at home at Crypto.com Arena. After all, they had one of the best home records this season, going 31-6-4.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 29

Expect nothing short of a wild Game 5 between Kings, Oilers

In what has already been a strange but interesting series, the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings are set for an important battle on Tuesday night. In terms of the analytical numbers, the Kings have been the better team.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 28

Despite Oilers' rallies, Kings undeterred entering crucial Game 5

The Los Angeles Kings certainly are disappointed to be tied with the Edmonton Oilers as they prepare to host Game 5 of their Stanley Cup playoff series on Tuesday.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 28

Former NHL coach Dallas Eakins breaks down what goes into a coach’s challenge

On Friday night, Los Angeles Kings coach Jim Hiller challenged a goal from Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane. The move ultimately backfired, with the goal counting to tie things up from there.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 28

Kings can’t afford to keep letting the Oilers back into games

It has been a wildly entertaining series between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings. Even though this is the fourth consecutive season these two teams have met in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, it seems like this go-around is the most exciting battle so far.

Los Angeles Kings News / Blade of Steel / April 28

LA Kings Head Coach Drawing Plenty Of Criticism For His Handling Of Game Four Loss With The Media

The LA Kings blew not one, but two leads in Edmonton over the past few days, and now Jim Hiller has drawn immense criticism for his handling of the media.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 28

Hellebuyck, Kuemper, Vasilevskiy named Vezina Trophy finalists

Connor Hellebuyck, Darcy Kuemper, Andrei Vasilevskiy named Vezina Trophy finalists

Connor Hellebuyck of the Jets, Darcy Kuemper of the Kings and Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Lightning have been selected as the NHL’s Vezina Trophy finalists as the league’s top goaltender for the 2024-25 season, the league announced Monday.

Stanley Cup playoff takeaways: Connor Hellebuyck narrative not going away

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'NHL yearly saves leaders since 1994-95' quiz

Jim Hiller News / NHL Trade Talk / April 28

Fans Rip Jim Hiller as Kings Blow Another Lead to Oilers

The Los Angeles Kings find themselves in a 2-2 series tie with the Edmonton Oilers, and fans are directing much of their frustration at Kings’ head coach Jim Hiller.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

Kings Continue to Kill Themselves, Allow Oilers to Even Up Series in Pivotal Game 4 Loss

How many times will the Los Angeles Kings make the same mistake? How many times will they actively kill themselves and give away games? How many more games will it take before they realize that sitting back and being complacent against an offensive powerhouse doesn’t work?

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / April 27

LA Kings need to get ‘uncomfortable’ in Game 4

On May 22nd, 2024, LA Kings General Manager Rob Blake shed Jim Hiller‘s interim tag, confirming him as the Kings’ next head coach. This came on the heels of LA’s third straight defeat to the Edmonton Oilers in the playoffs.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 27

NHL Predictions (Playoffs Edition): Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Game 4

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions (Playoffs Edition). Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 26

Kings look to get momentum back vs. Oilers in Game 4

The Los Angeles Kings saw their opportunity to push for a Stanley Cup playoff sweep of the Edmonton Oilers disappear in a flash. Even so, the Kings head into Sunday's Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series in Edmonton holding the upper hand.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 26

Special Teams Taking Centre Stage in Kings vs Oilers

Extra, extra, read all about it, we have an important Kings vs Oilers series update. That being that the special teams and depth scoring have powered the Los Angeles Kings to a 2–1 series lead over the Ednonton Oilers.

Kenny Connors News / Last Word On Sports / April 25

Featured Prospect of the Week: Kenny Connors

It’s getting to that time of the year as seasons conclude lets take a look at a featured prospect of the week. This week we are looking at the L.A Kings organization, and their 2022 4th rounder, UMass forward, Kenny Connors.

Liam Greentree News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25

Kings assign Liam Greentree to AHL

The Los Angeles Kings have reassigned top prospect Liam Greentree to the AHL after the end of his OHL season. Greentree ranked third in OHL scoring this season with a dazzling 49 goals and 119 points in 64 games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 24

Kings take two-game lead on Oilers after 6-2 victory

Adrian Kempe scored twice in a four-point game and Anze Kopitar collected one goal and three assists to lead the host Los Angeles Kings to a 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

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The 'NHL's active points leaders' quiz

Anze Kopitar News / Yardbarker Quizzes