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Canada vs. Sweden: Doughty and Kempe Square Off
The NHL’s 2025 4 Nations Face-Off tournament begins today with Team Canada taking on Team Sweden. The five-game event takes place over a two-week period starting in Montreal, Quebec (February 12, 13, 15, 2025), ending in Boston, Massachusetts (February 17, 20, 2025). Today’s matchup between Canada and Sweden will be the only guaranteed meeting between these two clubs during this tournament – both teams could face one another in the Championship game on February 20, 2025.
Hiller’s Forward Lines Taking Shape: Key Combinations Mostly Set For Kings
When the Los Angeles Kings resume play on February 22, 2025, they’ll have nineteen games at home, ten on the road, to push for a playoff berth for the fourth, consecutive season. Head Coach Jim Hiller hasn’t been shy about experimenting and tinkering with his lineup to find success in varying situations. Over the last few weeks, it appears the team has built four solid lines that utilize all their Forwards.
BREAKING: Englund Claimed Off of Waivers by Predators Original
Kings Defenseman Andreas Englund, who was placed on waivers on Sunday, has been claimed by the Nashville Predators. On Sunday February 9, 2025, it was announced that the Los Angeles Kings were putting Defenseman Andreas Englund on waivers with the purpose of assigning him to the American Hockey League's (AHL) Ontario Reign. This morning, Monday February 10, 2025, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported Englund has been claimed by the Nashville Predators (a common occurrence in recent years).
Game Fifty-Four Preview: Ducks @ Kings Original
The Los Angeles Kings host their local rival the Anaheim Ducks in their last game before the season break. This rivalry – known as the Freeway Face-Off – dates back to December 2, 1993, with the LA Kings holding an all-time record of 83-61-11-7 against the Anaheim Ducks. This will be the third-of-four meetings between these clubs, this season. LA picked up wins in the first two games in Anaheim. Over their last ten meetings, the Kings are 9-1-0 against the Ducks, with a combined score of 36-19.
Game Fifty-Three Preview: Stars @ Kings Original
The Los Angeles Kings host the Dallas Stars for their second-of-three meetings this season. The Los Angeles Kings host the Dallas Stars for the second-of-three meetings this season, with LA picking up a 3-2 regulation win back on December 4, 2024. The Kings are coming off a 6-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday where Forward Kevin Fiala led the team with two goals on four SOG.
Game Fifty-Two Preview: Canadiens @ Kings Original
The Los Angeles Kings host the Montreal Canadiens for their second and final meeting of the 2024-25 NHL Regular Season. The Los Angeles Kings begin a three-game homestand against the Montreal Canadiens before the season break. After picking up a much-needed win in Carolina, the Kings return to LA where they are 15-3-1 on the season – the best record in the NHL. The Canadiens are 12-13-1 on the road, this season, coming off a 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday.
Opinion: Greentree Needs NHL Time As Soon As Possible Original
The Kings should promote prospect Forward Liam Greentree to the NHL next season to work with the organization's Player Development staff. At the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Los Angeles Kings selected Forward Liam Greentree 24th-overall. Greentree was assigned to the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Windsor Spitfires after competing in an NHL preseason game against the Utah Hockey Club on September 23, 2024.
Game Fifty-One Preview: Kings @ Hurricanes Original
The Los Angeles Kings conclude their five-game road trip against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Los Angeles Kings finish their five-game road trip against the Carolina Hurricanes. LA have struggled mightily on this road trip, picking up just one of a possible eight points. Carolina is wrapping up a quick two-game homestand, coming off a 3-2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday. The Kings are 2-6-2 in their last ten games against the Hurricanes.
Game Fifty Preview: Kings @ Lightning
The Los Angeles Kings head into the second game of a back-to-back against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Los Angeles Kings head into their fourth of a five-game road trip taking on the Tampa Bay Lightning. This is the second and final meeting of the 2024-25 NHL Regular Season between these two clubs. The Kings pulled out a 2-1 victory at home on January 4, 2025.
Game Fifty Preview: Kings @ Lightning
The Los Angeles Kings head into their fourth of a five-game road trip taking on the Tampa Bay Lightning. This is the second and final meeting of the 2024-25 NHL Regular Season between these two clubs. The Kings pulled out a 2-1 victory at home on January 4, 2025. During that contest, Kings Defenseman Joel Edmundson took a scary hit by Lightning Forward Zemgus Girgensons which sidelined the former for three games.
Game Forty-Nine Preview: Kings @ Panthers
The Los Angeles Kings head into the midpoint of their five-game road trip taking on the Florida Panthers. LA are coming off a 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Monday. Florida returns home from a four-game west coast road trip where they faced the Kings last Wednesday (January 22, 2025). This is the second and final meeting of the 2024-25 NHL Regular Season between these two clubs. They split last season’s series, each team winning at home.
Game Forty-Nine Preview: Kings @ Panthers
The Los Angeles Kings are looking for their first win on this five-game road trip against the Florida Panthers who they defeated last week. The Los Angeles Kings head into the midpoint of their five-game road trip taking on the Florida Panthers. LA are coming off a 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Monday. Florida returns home from a four-game west coast road trip where they faced the Kings last Wednesday (January 22, 2025).
Game Forty-Eight Preview: Kings @ Red Wings Original
The Los Angeles Kings take on the Detroit Red Wings for their second and final meeting of the 2024-25 NHL regular season. The Los Angeles Kings head into the second of a five-game road trip against the Detroit Red Wings. LA are even on the road this season with an 11-11-5 record. In their last eight games at home, Detroit went 7-1-0, averaging 3.88 GF/G in that span. This is the second and final meeting between these teams during the 2024-25 NHL regular season.
Game Forty-Seven Preview: Kings @ Blue Jackets Original
The Los Angeles Kings begin a five-game road trip against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Los Angeles Kings begin a five-game road trip against the Columbus Blue Jackets. LA are coming off a two-game homestand where they went 1-1-0, losing 5-1 to the Pittsburgh Penguins and winning 2-1 versus the Florida Panthers. Columbus just completed a four-game road trip, finishing with a 1-2-1 record and featuring one of the best tilts we’ve seen all season.
How the Recent Kings-Oilers Matchup Sparked Connor McDavid’s Suspension
After Wednesday's nationally televised game between the Los Angeles Kings and Florida Panthers, the cast of NHL on TNT discussed Edmonton Oilers Captain Connor McDavid and the three-game suspension he was handed on January 20, 2025. "Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid has been suspended for three games, without pay, for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland during NHL Game No. 735 in Vancouver on Saturday, Jan.
Game Against the Kings Put the Wheels in Motion for Connor McDavid's Suspension
Edmonton Oilers Captain Connor McDavid has been off the ice following a three-game suspension by the league after a run of games with no calls. After Wednesday's nationally televised game between the Los Angeles Kings and Florida Panthers, the cast of NHL on TNT discussed Edmonton Oilers Captain Connor McDavid and the three-game suspension he was handed on January 20, 2025.
Jim Hiller Still Has Two More Trash Can Kicks Original
Despite a 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins – a game Kings Head Coach Jim Hiller summarized as, "disappointing" – it's not time to kick the trash can. On Monday, January 20, 2025, the Los Angeles Kings hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins, losing 5-1 in regulation.
Game Forty-Six Preview: Panthers @ Kings Original
The Los Angeles Kings wrap up a short two-game homestand taking on the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. The Los Angeles Kings conclude a quick two-game homestand against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. LA comes into this matchup after a 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday. This is the second of a four-game road trip for Florida who beat the Anaheim Ducks yesterday, 5-2.
Game Forty-Five Preview: Penguins @ Kings Original
The Los Angeles Kings begin a quick two-game homestand against the Pittsburgh Penguins. LA return home after a five-game road trip where they recorded four out-of-a-possible ten points. In their last five games, Pittsburgh went 1-4-0, being outscored 10-20. This is the second and final meeting of the regular season between the Kings and Penguins. Pittsburgh picked up a 3-2 overtime victory, at home, on December 17, 2024.
Game Forty-Four Preview: Kings @ Kraken
The Los Angeles Kings wrap up their five-game road trip against the Seattle Kraken. LA are 2-2-0 on this current road trip, coming off a 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. The Kraken just completed their own five-game road trip where they went 2-3-0 with a goal scoring ratio of 5:6. In their last five meetings, the Kings are 4-1-0 against the Kraken, including a 2-1 regulation win back on November 23rd, 2024, the first of a four-game series this season.
Game Forty-Four Preview: Kings @ Kraken Original
The Los Angeles Kings wrap up their five-game road trip against the Seattle Kraken. LA are 2-2-0 on this current road trip, coming off a 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. The Kraken just completed their own five-game road trip where they went 2-3-0 with a goal scoring ratio of 5:6. In their last five meetings, the Kings are 4-1-0 against the Kraken, including a 2-1 regulation win back on November 23rd, 2024, the first of a four-game series this season.
Game Forty-Three Preview: Kings @ Canucks
The Los Angeles Kings head into the fourth of a five-game road trip against the Vancouver Canucks. This is the second of three meetings between these two clubs this season. The Canucks picked up a 4-2 victory in Los Angeles on November 7th, 2024. The Kings are 1-2-0 so far on this road trip, all-three games decided by one goal. Vancouver is coming off a 6-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. The Canucks are 3-4-3 in their last ten games.
Game Forty-Three Preview: Kings @ Canucks Original
The Los Angeles Kings look to tie the regular season series against the Vancouver Canucks after losing 4-2 back on November 7th, 2024. The Los Angeles Kings head into the fourth of a five-game road trip against the Vancouver Canucks. This is the second of three meetings between these two clubs this season. The Canucks picked up a 4-2 victory in Los Angeles on November 7th, 2024. The Kings are 1-2-0 so far on this road trip, all-three games decided by one goal.
Game Forty-Two Preview: Kings @ Oilers
The Los Angeles Kings head into their third game of a five-game trip taking on the Edmonton Oilers. The Los Angeles Kings head into the third of a five-game road trip against the Edmonton Oilers. This is the second-of-four meetings between these two clubs this season. The Kings won their first matchup back on December 28th, 2024, 4-3, in overtime. Both teams played on Saturday–the Kings coming off a 2-1 loss to the Calgary Flames, the Oilers a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Game Forty-Two Preview: Kings @ Oilers
The Los Angeles Kings head into the third of a five-game road trip against the Edmonton Oilers. This is the second-of-four meetings between these two clubs this season. The Kings won their first matchup back on December 28th, 2024, 4-3, in overtime. Both teams played on Saturday–the Kings coming off a 2-1 loss to the Calgary Flames, the Oilers a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. The Oilers are 6-3-1 in their last ten regular season matchups versus the Kings, with a total score of 25-25.
Game Forty-One Preview: Kings @ Flames
The Los Angeles Kings take on the Calgary Flames in their second of three meetings, this season. Both clubs were scheduled to face one another on Wednesday (January 8th, 2025)in Los Angeles, before the game was postponed due to the fires. On that subject, we want to extend our condolences to Patrick O'Neal (host of LA Kings live on FanDuel Sports Network) and his family. LA are coming off a 2-1 overtime victory versus the Winnipeg Jets.
Game Forty-One Preview: Kings @ Flames Original
The Los Angeles Kings take on the Calgary Flames in their second of a five-game road trip. The Los Angeles Kings take on the Calgary Flames in their second of three meetings, this season. Both clubs were scheduled to face one another on Wednesday (January 8th, 2025)in Los Angeles, before the game was postponed due to the fires. On that subject, we want to extend our condolences to Patrick O’Neal (host of LA Kings live on FanDuel Sports Network) and his family.
Why a Winter Classic in Los Angeles Remains Unlikely
It's been officially announced by the NHL that the 2026 Winter Classic will see the Florida Panthers host the New York Rangers at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida on January 2nd, 2026. The NHL's scheduling in recent years suggested that the Panthers would likely play the Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes, or the Montreal Canadiens - matching up with all-three teams around the end of December, early January.
Why a Winter Classic in Los Angeles Remains Unlikely
It’s been officially announced by the NHL that the 2026 Winter Classic will see the Florida Panthers host the New York Rangers at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida on January 2nd, 2026. The NHL’s scheduling in recent years suggested that the Panthers would likely play the Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes, or the Montreal Canadiens – matching up with all-three teams around the end of December, early January.
Why a Winter Classic in Los Angeles Remains Unlikely
The Los Angeles Kings have yet to participate in the NHL's annual Winter Classic event, the only 1967 expansion team who hasn't. It’s been officially announced by the NHL that the 2026 Winter Classic will see the Florida Panthers host the New York Rangers at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida on January 2nd, 2026.
Game Forty Preview: Kings @ Jets
The Los Angeles Kings begin their five-game road trip against the Winnipeg Jets. This is the second of three meetings between the Kings and Jets this season, with LA picking up a 4-1 victory at Crypto.com Arena on November 27th, 2024. While LA's home record has been the calling card for the Kings (14-2-1), they are one game above .500 on the road (9-8-4). The Jets have done exceptionally well, this season, both at home (15-4-2) and away (13-8-0).
Game Forty Preview: Kings @ Jets Original
The Los Angeles Kings head into Winnipeg for their first of a five-game road trip. The Los Angeles Kings begin their five-game road trip against the Winnipeg Jets. This is the second of three meetings between the Kings and Jets this season, with LA picking up a 4-1 victory at Crypto.com Arena on November 27th, 2024. While LA’s home record has been the calling card for the Kings (14-2-1), they are one game above .500 on the road (9-8-4).
Flames @ Kings POSTPONED
While writing today's game preview, it was announced that tonight's contest between the LA Kings and the Calgary Flames has been postponed due to the multiple fires across the greater LA area. Tonight's game would have seen Kings Forward Trevor Lewis receive a silver stick having played one thousand NHL career games. Here is that game preview: The Los Angeles Kings host the Calgary Flames in the second of three meetings, this season.
Game Thirty-Nine Preview: Flames @ Kings POSTPONED
While writing today's game preview, it was announced that tonight's contest between the LA Kings and the Calgary Flames has been postponed due to the multiple fires across the greater LA area. Stay safe, Los Angeles 🖤 pic.twitter.com/fMvpMJmSRL — LA Kings (@LAKings) January 8, 2025 Tonight's game would have seen Kings Forward Trevor Lewis receive a silver stick having played one thousand NHL career games.
2025 World Junior Championship Concludes; Development Projections for Kings' Prospects
The 2025 World Junior Championship concluded on Sunday evening (January 5th, 2025). Los Angeles Kings prospects Jakub Dvorak, Hampton Slukynsky, and Carter George took part in the tournament, two medaling. For information on the Preliminary Round games and an early Performance Analysis, check out our previous article. JAKUB DVORAK Record: 5-2-0 Statistics: 7GP-1G-0A-1P, +4, 1 GWG Dvorak had a decent showing throughout the event, paired frequently with St. Louis Blues prospect Adam Jiricek.
2025 World Junior Championship Concludes; Development Projections for Kings' Prospects
The 2025 World Junior Championship concluded on Sunday evening (January 5th, 2025). Los Angeles Kings prospects Jakub Dvorak, Hampton Slukynsky, and Carter George took part in the tournament, two medaling. For information on the Preliminary Round games and an early Performance Analysis, check out our previous article. JAKUB DVORAK Record: 5-2-0 Statistics: 7GP-1G-0A-1P, +4, 1 GWG Dvorak had a decent showing throughout the event, paired frequently with St. Louis Blues prospect Adam Jiricek.
2025 World Junior Championship Concludes; Development Projections for Kings' Prospects
The 2025 World Junior Championship concluded on Sunday evening (January 5th, 2025). Los Angeles Kings prospects Jakub Dvorak, Hampton Slukynsky, and Carter George took part in the tournament, two medaling. For information on the Preliminary Round games and an early Performance Analysis, check out our previous article. JAKUB DVORAK Record: 5-2-0 Statistics: 7GP-1G-0A-1P, +4, 1 GWG Dvorak had a decent showing throughout the event, paired frequently with St. Louis Blues prospect Adam Jiricek.
2025 World Junior Championship Concludes; Development Projections for Kings' Prospects
The 2025 World Junior Championship concluded on Sunday evening (January 5th, 2025). Los Angeles Kings prospects Jakub Dvorak, Hampton Slukynsky, and Carter George took part in the tournament, two medaling. For information on the Preliminary Round games and an early Performance Analysis, check out our previous article. JAKUB DVORAK Record: 5-2-0 Statistics: 7GP-1G-0A-1P, +4, 1 GWG Dvorak had a decent showing throughout the event, paired frequently with St. Louis Blues prospect Adam Jiricek.
The New York Rangers Claim Arthur Kaliyev Off Waivers
On Sunday (January 5th, 2025), the Los Angeles Kings put Forward Arthur Kaliyev on waivers with the intention of sending him down to the American Hockey League's (AHL) Ontario Reign where he recently spent time on a conditioning stint (5GP-1G-1A-2P, 8 PIMS, and -2). This morning, it was reported that the New York Rangers have claimed the former second-round draftee.
The New York Rangers Claim Arthur Kaliyev Off Waivers
On Sunday (January 5th, 2025), the Los Angeles Kings put Forward Arthur Kaliyev on waivers with the intention of sending him down to the American Hockey League's (AHL) Ontario Reign where he recently spent time on a conditioning stint (5GP-1G-1A-2P, 8 PIMS, and -2). This morning, it was reported that the New York Rangers have claimed the former second-round draftee.
The New York Rangers Claim Arthur Kaliyev Off Waivers
On Sunday (January 5th, 2025), the Los Angeles Kings put Forward Arthur Kaliyev on waivers with the intention of sending him down to the American Hockey League's (AHL) Ontario Reign where he recently spent time on a conditioning stint (5GP-1G-1A-2P, 8 PIMS, and -2). This morning, it was reported that the New York Rangers have claimed the former second-round draftee.
Performance Analysis and Updates
The International Ice Hockey Federation's (IIHF) 2025 World Junior Championship, a global best-on-best under-twenty tournament, has concluded the Preliminary Round with the Quarter Finals, Semifinals, Bronze and Gold Medal games set for January 2nd, 2025 through January 5th, 2025 (no games on January 3rd, 2025). The Los Angeles Kings have three of their prospects participating in the event: Defenseman Jakub Dvorak (Czechia) and Goaltenders Hampton Slukynsky (U.S.A.) and Carter George (Canada).
Game Thirty-Seven Preview: Devils @ Kings
The Los Angeles Kings head into the middle of their five-game homestand hosting the New Jersey Devils. These two clubs faced each other on December 12th, 2024, in New Jersey, the Devils picking up a 3-1 victory. LA has been virtually unstoppable at home with a 12-2-1 record, this season, losing to Vancouver and Buffalo in regulation, Chicago in a shootout. The Devils come into this contest 12-6-0 on the road with a goal differential of seventeen (61-44) - 3.39 GF/G to 2.44 GA/G.
Kings @ Capitals
The Los Angeles Kings finish their road trip with the second game of a back-to-back taking on the Washington Capitals. LA has had a great trip with a 3-1-2 record, 9-7-4 away from Crypto.com Arena, this season. Washington comes into this matchup having won five of their last seven games, outscoring the opposition 19-13. During that span, former Kings Forward Pierre-Luc Dubois (PLD) recorded seven points (2G, 5A) and a +6 rating.
Kings @ Predators
The Los Angeles Kings are wrapping up their current road trip with the first game of a back-to-back against the Nashville Predators. The Kings have logged seven out of ten points so far on this trip, with wins over the New York Islanders, New York Rangers, and Philadelphia Flyers. Nashville hasn't had quite the season they were expecting when they brought in Forwards Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Defenseman Brady Skjei.
Game Twenty-Eight Preview: Kings @ Islanders Original
The Kings look to extend their current winning streak to six games against an Islanders team who stymied their road winning streak, last season. The Los Angeles Kings take on the New York Islanders in their first-of-seven games on this east coast road trip. The Kings are on a five-game winning streak including noteworthy victories over the Minnesota Wild, Winnipeg Jets, and Dallas Stars.
Game Twenty-Seven Preview: Wild @ Kings Original
The Los Angeles Kings look to take the season series against the Minnesota Wild, with both teams on winning streaks. The Los Angeles Kings host the Minnesota Wild for the second-of-three meetings between the two clubs this season. In their last game back on November 5th, 2024, in Minnesota, the Kings walked out the victor, 5-1. LA Forward Trevor Lewis, who has since been sidelined with a lower body injury, recorded both his 100th and 101st NHL career goals.
Early 2025 Draft Analysis: Joshua Ravensbergen Original
Could the Kings add to their already sterling goalie pipeline? A look at 2025 NHL Entry Draft eligible Goaltender Joshua Ravensbergen. While the 2025 NHL Entry Draft is still seven months away (no official date set), it’s never too early to start pondering which players the Los Angeles Kings may have their eye on. Today, we’re looking at Goaltender Joshua Ravensbergen from the Western Hockey League’s (WHL) Prince George Cougars.
Game Twenty-Six Preview: Stars @ Kings Original
The Los Angeles Kings look to avenge last season's sweep against the Dallas Stars. The Los Angeles Kings host the Dallas Stars for the first-of-three meetings, with both teams coming into this contest riding a three-game winning streak. Dallas swept the three-game series against LA last year, with a combined score of 13-3. On the bright side, the Kings held the Stars to just one power play goal.
Kings' Goaltending Prospects Provide Optimism and Excitement Original
Just a few years back, the Los Angeles Kings’ goaltending pipeline seemed to be the biggest glaring hole in their prospect pool. Now, it’s one of their highlights. From 2017 to 2020, LA selected at the NHL Entry Draft: Matthew Villalta (2017), David Hrenak (2018), Jacob Ingham (2018), Lukas Parik (2019), and Juho Markkanen (2020). Of that group, Ingham is the only netminder still associated with the organization – currently signed by the AHL's Ontario Reign.
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