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It’s been hard enough for first-year draft picks to earn a preseason game in recent years, yet with the change to just four games, it’s become even more challenging in 2026. Thus, it wasn’t that surprising Liam Lefebvre wasn’t part of the Kings lineup Saturday night, as the team kicked off their exhibition run in […]
It’s been hard enough for first-year draft picks to earn a preseason game in recent years, yet with the change to just four games, it’s become even more challenging in 2026. Thus, it wasn’t that surprising Liam Lefebvre wasn’t part of the Kings lineup Saturday night, as the team kicked off their exhibition run in […]
In their annual preseason return to Toyota Arena in Ontario, the Kings fell 4-2 to the visiting Golden Knights on Saturday night. It marked the first of only four exhibition games LA will play in advance of their 2026-27 season getting underway in less than two weeks. Thus, the team’s unofficial motto of ‘every second […]
To preview the upcoming training camp and season, the latest episode of The Insider Show features the insights of former forward and current NHL Network analyst Mike Rupp. Rupp is consistently featured on the league network’s panel and frequently gives his opinions on club’s moves with game analysis. Coming into a new season with a […] The post Previewing the upcoming season with NHL Network’s Mike Rupp on The Insider Show appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
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The LA Kings dropped their preseason opener on Saturday evening by a 4-2 final score against the Vegas Golden Knights, a game played at Toyota Arena in Ontario, CA, home of the AHL’s Ontario Reign. After an opening period that went the bulk of the way through without a goal, Vegas scored twice inside the […] The post Preseason FINAL – Kings 2, Golden Knights 4- Lee, Connors, Laviolette appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
WHO: Los Angeles Kings (0-0) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (0-0) WHAT: 2026 NHL Preseason, Game 1 WHEN: Saturday, September 19 – 6:00 PM WHERE: Toyota Arena – Ontario, CA HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: SLVR, LAKings.com, LISTEN: ESPN LA 710, ESPN LA App TWITTER: @DooleyLAK, @LAKings Live stream is live. The stream will not be embedded, […] The post LIVE THREAD – Preseason Game 1, Kings vs. Golden Knights appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
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WHO: Los Angeles Kings (0-0-0) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (0-0-0) WHAT: 2026 NHL Preseason, Game 1/4 WHEN: Saturday, September 19 @ 6:00 PM Pacific WHERE: Toyota Arena – Ontario, CA HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: SLVR & LAKings.com – VIDEO: ESPN LA 710 & ESPN LA App – TWITTER: @dooleylak & @lakings TODAY’S MATCHUP: The LA […] The post 9/19 Preview – Forsberg Starts, Moore/Laughton To Play + Younger Group, Roster Battles, Ward on Ontario Return appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
At long last. Kings hockey is back. Before the 2026-27 season officially begins in just under two weeks, a shortened four-game exhibition stretch kicks off tonight in Ontario, as the Golden Knights pay the Kings a visit at Toyota Arena. A new season brings countless questions along with several new faces both on the ice […]
The Los Angeles Kings just love being mediocre. After winning Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014, the Kings rebuilt and picked 11th or higher in four of five drafts from 2017 until 2021. Returning to the playoffs in 2022, the Kings fell in seven games to the Oilers. Then they lost in six to the…
Wayne Gretzky, the greatest player in hockey history. When people talk about him, they usually talk about his immense skill, his accomplishments, or how he led the Edmonton Oilers’ 80s…
Day 2, Insiders! The Kings hit the ice for the second straight day of NHL training camp, with a couple of changes and adjustments from Day 1. First things first is availability. Defenseman Brian Dumoulin was welcomed back after he missed Day 1. Dumoulin did not pass his physical before training camp and his availability […] The post Training Camp Day 2 Report – Dumoulin Back At Practice, Kempe Plays Center + Laviolette on Defense, Panarin Notes appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Happy Friday, Insiders! We will return to your regularly scheduled programming of LA Kings training camp shortly, but sharing some important information as it pertains to Kings broadcast availability this season. As was announced over the summer, locally televised Kings games will air on ABTV this season. It’s the same as it’s always been in […] The post LA Kings Broadcast Details – ABTV & DAZN Details + Preseason Broadcast Schedule appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
While much of the talk coming into Kings camp thus far has been about the depth at center — and rightfully so, considering the retirement of their longtime captain a few months ago and several free agent signings in early July — perhaps not enough attention has been given to the defensive side of things […]
With Kings camp in full gear now, we had a chance to catch up with Quinton Byfield for some early thoughts coming out of summer and looking ahead to what should be a big season for the 24-year-old. He’s expected to take on a much greater role in the offensive attack under new coach Peter […]
The Kings return to the ice today for Day 2 of training camp. That’s Day 2 under Peter Laviolette, after a Day 1 that had, frankly, a ton going on. The biggest thing were a couple of unexpected injuries, to Mats Zuccarello and Brian Dumoulin. Today’s alignment actually shows the opposite of what I might’ve […] The post 2026 Training Camp Primer – Day 2 appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
The Minnesota Wild will look a little different this season, as one of their longtime players, Mats Zuccarello, left for the Los Angeles Kings in free agency on a one-year deal. It still may take some time for some to see Zuccarello in another jersey, one of them being his friend, Kirill Kaprizov. That doesn’t […] The post Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov drops Mats Zuccarello truth bomb after departure to Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Among the NHL injury notes are that Seth Jarvis is a little bit ahead of schedule, and that Cale Makar could be ready to join the team on the ice next week.
Among the NHL injury notes are that Seth Jarvis is a little bit ahead of schedule, and that Cale Makar could be ready to join the team on the ice next week.
Drew Doughty has spent his entire life as a Los Angeles Kings fan. He grew up with an LA Kings logo on his pillowcase and LA Kings jerseys in his closet. His favorite player was Wayne Gretzky. He dreamt of one day playing for the organization. And boy did he ever, winning two Stanley Cup […] The post Drew Doughty “over the moon” to be the new captain of an organization he’s loved all his life appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
By Brennan McClain | at September 17, 2026 5:00 pm The Los Angeles Kings will be without a few prominent players as training camp begins. According to the Kings’ Manager of Editorial Content, Zach Dooley, the Kings will be without winger Kevin Fiala for the next several weeks. Dooley also reported that newcomer Mats Zuccarello is expected to miss a few days because of a minor shoulder injury and that veteran defenseman Brian Dumoulin failed his physical before camp. It’s already public knowled...
Sharing key takeaways from General Manager Ken Holland’s season-opening availability. First things first are three key injury updates involving veteran players who were expected to be on the roster this season. Sharing those updates, as we have them, below. Mats Zuccarello Let’s start with the easiest one and that is Zuccarello, who was in a […] The post Day 1 Notes – Injury Updates on Fiala, Dumoulin, Zuccarello + Day 1 Lineup, Holland’s Preseason Availability appeared first on LA Kings Ins...
As is usually the case when GM Ken Holland is made available to the media, there’s a lot to unpack from his season-opening press conference. However, in this article we’re going to focus on the key Topic of the Day, defenseman Drew Doughty being named the 15th captain in LA Kings history. Also joining Holland […]
Fiala, Zuccarello and Dumoulin all got updates on the injuries they’re currently dealing with.