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12/18 Preview – Search for scoring continues + Pheonix Rising, Focus on Fiala, Army of Joel

WHO: Los Angeles Kings (14-10-9) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (18-12-3) WHAT: 2025-26 Regular-Season Game 34/82 WHEN: Thursday, December 18 @ 4:00 PM Pacific WHERE: Benchmark International Arena – Tampa Bay, FL HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: FanDuel Sports Network – AUDIO – ESPN LA App & LA Kings App – TWITTER: @jaredshafran & @lakings TODAY’S MATCHUP: […]

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FINAL – Kings 2, Lightning 1 – Forsberg, Kempe, Hiller

Adrian Kempe scored twice in the second period and Anton Forsberg stopped 31 of 32 shots as the LA Kings (15-10-9) secured a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning (18-13-3) on Thursday night at Benchmark International Arena. Kempe’s second period tallies came 10:37 apart from each other, and first erased a one goal deficit […]

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Angeles Analysis – Swede Caroline……2 Goals Never Seemed So Good

Let me hear you, Sweden. As the LA Kings hit the ice in Tampa Bay, they needed a performance from somewhere. They got it in the form of their two Swedes. In terms of the skaters, sometimes you just need your best players to be your best players. Step on up Adrian Kempe. Sometimes you […]

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Kings acquire 2026 second-round draft pick from Montreal (via CBJ) in exchange for Phillip Danault

The LA Kings have acquired Columbus’ 2026 second-round draft pick from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forward Phillip Danault. Instant Analysis Probably not exactly a surprise, eh? Danault’s name has been floated in trade rumors and speculation for a bit now and with the trade freeze fast approaching this evening, seeing a move come […]

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Key Takeaways from Ken Holland following the Danault trade

So, that’s that. The Kings made a move before the NHL’s holiday roster freeze, as they acquired a second-round draft pick in the 2026 NHL Draft in exchange for forward Phillip Danault. Ken Holland spoke to the local media for around 20 minutes immediately following the trade. I have not seen the full video posted […]

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REIGN FINAL – ONT 3 , SJ 4 (SO) – Lord, Lee

Storyline: The Ontario Reign (16-8-1-1) fell to the San Jose Barracuda (16-9-1-0) Saturday night in a shootout by a final score of 4-3 in front of 9,778 fans at Toyota Arena. The Reign will host the Barracuda tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. (PST) for the final game before the holiday break. Martin Chromiak made the Teddy […]

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REIGN PREVIEW 12/21 – Ontario vs. San Jose

REIGN PREVIEW 12/21 – Ontario vs. San Jose WHO: Ontario Reign (16-8-1-1) vs. San Jose Barracuda (16-9-1-1) WHAT: AHL REGULAR-SEASON GAME #27/72 WHEN: Sunday, December 21 @ 3:00 Pacific WHERE: Toyota Arena – Ontario, CA HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: FloHockey – AUDIO: Reign Radio – TWITTER: @ReignInsider & @OntarioReign TONIGHT’S MATCHUP: The Reign and Barracuda […]

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REIGN FINAL – ONT 3 , SJ 6 – Lord

The Ontario Reign (16-9-1-1) fell to the San Jose Barracuda (17-9-1-0) Sunday afternoon by a final score of 6-3 in front of 6,912 fans at Toyota Arena. The Reign will play in San Jose on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 6 p.m. (PST). Koehn Ziemmer and Jared Wright each scored a goal and tallied an assist […]

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12/22 Preview – Tonight is About Mentality + Tonight’s Expected Lineup, Early Tone, Kuzmenko/Byfield, Kuemper back on the ice

WHO: Los Angeles Kings (15-10-9) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (14-15-6) WHAT: 2025 Regular-Season Game 35/82 WHEN: Monday, December 22 @ 7:00 PM Pacific WHERE: Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: FanDuel Sports Network – AUDIO – ESPN LA 710, ESPN LA App & LA Kings App – TWITTER: @dooleylak & @lakings […]

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FINAL – Kings 1. Blue Jackets 3 – Byfield, Edmundson, Hiller

The LA Kings were unable to build on Thursday’s win over Tampa Bay, as they surrendered three power-play goals in a 3-1 defeat against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday evening at Crypto.com Arena. Columbus opened the scoring on the game’s first power play, as forward Mason Marchment found the back of the net from […]

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12/23 Preview – Opportunities Missed, Available + Back-To-Back Success, Penalties Rising, Brzustewicz WJC

WHO: Los Angeles Kings (15-11-9) vs. Seattle Kraken (14-14-6) WHAT: 2025 Regular-Season Game 36/82 WHEN: Tuesday, December 23 @ 7:00 PM Pacific WHERE: Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: FanDuel Sports Network – AUDIO – ESPN LA App & LA Kings App – TWITTER: @dooleylak & @lakings TODAY’S MATCHUP: The Kings […]

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FINAL – Kings 2, Kraken 3 – Kuzmenko, Fiala, Hiller

A third period rally came up short for the LA Kings (15-12-9) Wednesday night, as they fell to the Seattle Kraken (15-14-6) by a final score of 3-2 at Crypto.com Arena in the final game before the NHL’s late-December holiday break. Kings goals came from Kevin Fiala and Andrei Kuzmenko, but both came after the […]

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A few thoughts on Christmas Eve

A fairly scathing story about the LA Kings is probably the one that’s deserved today. Monday’s game against Columbus was a performance that just left so much to be desired, in a moment of incredible opportunity. Following that game up with another loss on Tuesday against Seattle makes it one of the worst 48-hour stretches […]

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LIVE THREAD – Kings vs. Kraken, 12/23

Los Angeles Kings 2, Seattle Kraken 3 Final Score Game Preview WATCH: FanDuel Sports Network LISTEN: ESPN LA App + LA Kings App SOG: LAK – 38 SEA – 28 PP: LAK – 0/3 SEA – 1/2 First Period (No scoring) Second Period 1. SEA – Jordan Eberle (13) – (Matty Beniers, Chandler Stephenson) – […]

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LIVE THREAD – Kings vs. Blue Jackets, 12/22

Los Angeles Kings 1, Columbus Blue Jackets 3 5:02 Left, Third Period Game Preview WATCH: FanDuel Sports Network LISTEN: ESPN LA 710, ESPN LA App + LA Kings App SOG: LAK – 23 CBJ – 28 PP: LAK – 0/5 CBJ – 2/6 First Period 1. CBJ – Mason Marchment (6) – (Damon Severson, Dmitri […]

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Kings sign forward Jimmy Lombardi to three-year, entry-level contract

The LA Kings have signed forward Jimmy Lombardi to a three-year, entry-level contract. Lombardi was selected by the Kings in the fourth round of the 2025 NHL Draft and is now the second player from the 2025 class to sign an entry-level contract with the Kings, joining second-round selection Vojtech Cihar, who inked his own […]

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Six Kings prospects set to compete at 2026 World Junior Championships

It’s officially World Juniors season, Insiders! A look at the six LA Kings prospects who will be participating in the tournament this season, representing six different countries, as the tournament gets underway today in Minnesota. Carter George Back for another run at a gold medal, Carter George enters the tournament as the starting goaltender for […]

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With an opportunity available, Alex Turcotte is confident that he’s ready to be the one to seize it for the Kings

It’s time for Alex Turcotte. With Friday’s trade, which saw the Kings move Phillip Danault to the Montreal Canadiens, it is time for Alex Turcotte to take on a larger role. For his part, he certainly feels ready to do so. “Great opportunity for me…..I’ll be ready for it,” Turcotte said. “I’m confident in myself. […]

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12/27 Preview – Power-Play Time To Be Earned + Tonight’s Projected Lineup, Latest on Kuemper, Mental Reset Welcomed

WHO: Los Angeles Kings (15-12-9) vs. Anaheim Ducks (21-14-2) WHAT: 2025 Regular-Season Game 37/82 WHEN: Saturday, December 27 @ 6:00 PM Pacific WHERE: Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: FanDuel Sports Network – AUDIO – ESPN LA 710, ESPN LA App & LA Kings App – TWITTER: @dooleylak & @lakings TODAY’S […]

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FINAL – Kings 6, Ducks 1 – Laferriere, Kopitar, Hiller

The LA Kings came out of the holiday break with a statement victory, as they skated to a 6-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday evening at Crypto.com Arena. Skating in Los Angeles, the hosts started off the game on an absolute tear, as they scored three goals in the first 10:21 to open […]

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