Los Angeles Kings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kings Victory Previews Upcoming Playoff Series

The opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs has felt like dejá vu for the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings. The two Pacific Division rivals have met in the first-round each of the last three seasons, with the Oilers taking the series three straight years.

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KOTP Ep. 225 — First, Second or Third

With the Los Angeles Kings clinching a playoff spot for the fourth consecutive season, what is still to be determined is who they will face in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. DB and The Mayor discuss the team's strong close to the regular season in addition to: Ovi 895.

Alex Turcotte News / LA Kings Insider / April 6

Practice 4/6 – Turcotte skates in non-contact jersey + Doughty update, Malott on almost first goal

Few updates for you today, Insiders. Let’s start with the return of a familiar face. Forward Alex Turcotte skated with the team today, in a red, non-contact jersey.

Justin Nachbaur News / Inside The Rink / April 6

ECHL: Suspensions and Fines to Nachbaur, Portillo, and Aragon Following April 5th Incidents

The ECHL Department of Player Safety announced a series of disciplinary actions stemming from games played on April 5, 2025. South Carolina’s Justin Nachbaur, Cincinnati’s Justin Portillo, and Utah’s Aaron Aragon have each received suspensions and fines for their on-ice conduct.

Carter George News / Hockey Royalty / April 6

Carter George Assigned to Ontario

The season for several LA Kings prospects is wrapping up, and one has made their way to Ontario. Carter George, an 18-year-old goalie drafted in the second round this past summer, is joining the Reign after his OHL season came to a close.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / April 6

Sunday: Reign Projected Lineup at Wranglers, Two Changes Expected for Rematch

Just 24 hours later, the stage is set for round two in Alberta, as coach Marco Sturm’s Ontario Reign look to rebound from Saturday’s defeat to the Wranglers.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / April 6

Kings clinch playoff spot for fourth-straight season

The Los Angeles Kings are officially back in the playoffs, as they clinched their spot for the 2025 postseason on Saturday. The Kings managed to clinch

Los Angeles Kings News / Breakaway on SI / April 6

Kings Clinch Fourth Straight Playoff Berth

The Los Angeles Kings haven’t won a playoff round since they won the Stanley Cup all the way back in 2014. Thanks to a victory over the Edmonton Oilers and a Calgary Flames loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, the Kings have punched their ticket to the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 5

Kings blank Oilers in pivotal Pacific Division matchup

The host Los Angeles Kings increased their chances of securing home-ice advantage in the playoffs after blanking the undermanned Edmonton Oilers 3-0 on Saturday afternoon.

Liam Greentree News / Hockey Royalty / April 4

Liam Greentree Helps Lead the Way in Windsor’s First-round Series

The LA Kings are closer to securing a playoff spot, but one of their prospects, Liam Greentree, has been outstanding to start the OHL playoffs. Greentree, selected by the Kings in the draft this past summer, was a big factor in his team’s first-round series victory over the Soo Greyhounds.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 4

Third-period surge powers Kings to win over Utah

Kevin Fiala and Trevor Moore scored 44 seconds apart in the third period to help the visiting Los Angeles Kings to a 4-2 win against the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday in Salt Lake City.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

NHL Predictions: April 3rd Los Angeles Kings vs Utah Hockey Club

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Every day, Last Word on Hockey analyzes the scheduled matchups, providing insights and breakdowns to predict the winners of each head-to-head matchup.

Kenny Connors News / Daily Faceoff / April 3

Kings sign Kenny Connors to entry-level contract

The Los Angeles Kings announced Thursday that the club has signed center Kenny Connors to a two-year, entry-level contract set to begin in the 2025-26 season.

Andrei Kuzmenko News / Field Level Media / April 2

Andrei Kuzmenko, Kings out to extend hot stretch vs. Utah

The Los Angeles Kings weren't too busy at the trade deadline last month, but one of the few moves they made is turning into a winner. Andrei Kuzmenko is beginning to settle in nicely for the Kings, who have won six of their last eight games heading into their matchup against the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday night in Salt Lake City.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 2

Kings’ Top Line Shines In 4-1 Win Over Jets

Once again, the Los Angeles Kings took care of business at home. This time, picking up two huge points in a 4-1 win over the league-leading Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1

Kings’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Los Angeles Kings are staring down the barrel of a fourth consecutive meeting with the Edmonton Oilers in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The two Pacific Division rivals first met in the 2020s back in 2021-22, which ended up being a hard-fought seven-game series.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1

Why Kings will win 2025 Stanley Cup

The Los Angeles Kings are one of the better teams in the NHL at this time. The Kings started the season extremely well, but they have fallen back down to earth a bit as the season has progressed.

Otto Salin News / Daily Faceoff / March 31

Kings sign Otto Salin to entry-level contract

The Los Angeles Kings announced Monday that the club has signed defenseman Otto Salin to a three-year, entry-level contract that will begin in the 2025-26 season.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / March 28

Kings Proving Importance of Securing Home-Ice Advantage in Loss to Avalanche

March has been a terrific month for the Los Angeles Kings, who have gone 9-4-1 through 14 games. The Kings have been playing their best hockey of the season,

Anze Kopitar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 27

Anze Kopitar reveals best Kings player ‘for quite a while now’

The Los Angeles Kings have emerged into one of the National Hockey League’s best teams since play resumed after the 4 Nations Face-Off — and 22-year-old Quinton Byfield has been a huge reason why.

Jeff Malott News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26

Kings to recall Jeff Malott

According to John Hoven of Mayor’s Manor, the Kings will recall forward Jeff Malott before their game Thursday with the Avalanche. L.A. has $1.757MM in current cap space, per PuckPedia, enough to fit Malott’s $775K cap hit without another transaction.

Jared Woolley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26

Kings sign Jared Woolley to entry-level contract

The Kings announced that they have signed defenseman Jared Woolley to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning next season. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Jonathan Yantsis News / Inside The Rink / March 25

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Sign Jonathan Yantsis

The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have signed 6’2″ forward Jonathan Yantsis after the Trois-Rivieres Lions released him. This season, Yantsis played in 38 games, where he had seven goals and four assists for 11 points with 23 penalty minutes and a +5.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 25

Top free-agent defensemen after Jakob Chychrun extension

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NHL News / Yardbarker / March 24

Watch: Bruins, Kings goalies tried to fight before officials stopped them

There are two things NHL fans love from goalies beyond highlight reel saves. One of them is the occasional goalie goal. The other is the occasional goalie fight.

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