Kings’ three-game winning streak ends in loss to scorching-hot Devils
1 year, 11 months ago

Kings’ three-game winning streak ends in loss to scorching-hot Devils

LA Times  

New Jersey Devils forward Michael McLeod, center, falls while under pressure from Kings forwards Kevin Fiala, left, and Blake Lizotte during the first period of the Kings’ 5-2 loss Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. “We’re doing a good job right now of just moving to the next team and trying to play our best game.“ Hockey Kings pull away in third, hold off Sharks in win Quinton Byfield had a goal and an assist, and the Kings pulled away in the third period to hold off the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Wednesday. Fiala and Anze Kopitar scored on the power play, but Jonathan Quick allowed four goals on 27 shots and the Kings had their three-game winning streak snapped. “Looking back at the end of a season, once you’ve gotten there, you say, ‘Oh, we should have had these two or these two.’ But you never know which game it’s going to be that can make the difference to get in, so every point, every two points matters.” Anze Kopitar reaches milestone Kopitar scored his 200th career goal on home ice, becoming the fourth player in franchise history to do so.

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Pacers use 70-point second half to rout Kings 122-95 for their fourth straight victory
1 day, 3 hours ago

Pacers use 70-point second half to rout Kings 122-95 for their fourth straight victory

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Pascal Siakam had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers dominated the second half to rout the Sacramento Kings 122-95 on Sunday. Siakam scored 13 points after halftime, when the Pacers outscored the Kings 70-43 after the game was tied at 52 at the break. The Pacers shot 58% for the game and made 17 …

Kings rally from two goals down before falling to Predators in overtime
3 days, 4 hours ago

Kings rally from two goals down before falling to Predators in overtime

LA Times  

Nick Blankenburg scored at 1:03 of overtime to help the Nashville Predators to a 3-2 victory over the Kings on Saturday. Zachary L’Heureux and Jonathan Marchessault also scored, and Justus Annunen made 22 saves for Nashville, which is 2-0-1 in its last three games. Quinton Byfield and Alex Laferriere scored in the third period to erase a two-goal deficit, and …

Anze Kopitar, Kevin Fiala lead Kings in rout of Flyers
5 days, 4 hours ago

Anze Kopitar, Kevin Fiala lead Kings in rout of Flyers

LA Times  

Anze Kopitar scores a goal against Flyers goalie Aleksei Kolosov in the third period. Anze Kopitar and Kevin Fiala scored two goals each, and the Kings rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3 on Thursday night. Warren Foegele tipped Jordan Spence’s shot past Philadelphia goalie Aleksei Kolosov for the winner 1:54 into the third period. Fiala scored the first and …

Kings rout Rangers for seventh win in last eight games
1 week, 3 days ago

Kings rout Rangers for seventh win in last eight games

LA Times  

Kings captain Anze Kopitar is all smiles as he congratulates Adrian Kemper, who is hidden, after his goal against the Rangers in the second period Saturday. Alex Turcotte and Warren Foegele scored in the first period, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Rangers 5-1 on Saturday for their seventh win in eight games. Los Angeles captain Anze …

Draisaitl sparks Oilers with NHL-leading 21st goal and 3 assists in 7-1 win over Wild
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1 week, 4 days ago

Draisaitl sparks Oilers with NHL-leading 21st goal and 3 assists in 7-1 win over Wild

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Leon Draisaitl scored his NHL -leading 21st goal and had three assists, sending the Edmonton Oilers past the Minnesota Wild 7-1 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory. Zach Hyman, Kasperi Kapanen, Connor Brown, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Troy Stecher and Derek Ryan also scored for the Oilers, who stopped a six-game losing streak at Minnesota that …

Sabonis has season-high 32 points and 20 rebounds to lead Kings to a 111-109 win over Pelicans
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1 week, 4 days ago

Sabonis has season-high 32 points and 20 rebounds to lead Kings to a 111-109 win over Pelicans

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NEW ORLEANS — Domantas Sabonas scored a season-high 32 points and matched a season best with 20 rebounds, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-109 on Thursday night. DeMar DeRozan scored 29 points, while De’Aaron Fox and Keegan Murray each added 18 points for the Kings, who have won three straight and four of five. Trey Murphy …

Kings’ six-game winning streak ends in loss to New Jersey Devils
1 week, 5 days ago

Kings’ six-game winning streak ends in loss to New Jersey Devils

LA Times  

Kings forward Kevin Fiala, left, battles New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton for the puck in the first period of the Kings’ 3-1 loss Thursday night. Jack Hughes scored the go-ahead goal and added two assists and the New Jersey Devils ended the Kings’ six-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory on Thursday. Hughes snapped his 12th goal of the …

Kings bring 6-game win streak into matchup against the Devils
1 week, 5 days ago

Kings bring 6-game win streak into matchup against the Devils

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Kings vs. New Jersey Devils Newark, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings are looking to keep a six-game win streak alive when they play the New Jersey Devils. Jesper Bratt has five goals and nine assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Devils: 6-3-1, averaging 3.1 goals, 5.1 assists, 3.9 …

Kings defeat the Islanders 3-1 for their 6th straight win
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1 week, 6 days ago

Kings defeat the Islanders 3-1 for their 6th straight win

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NEW YORK — Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala scored, Darcy Kuemper made 19 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight win. Kings captain Anze Kopitar, playing his 1,401st career game, assisted along with Trevor Moore. Fiala increased the lead, beating Islanders netminder Ilya Sorokin with his 10th goal …

Kings defeat New York Islanders, extend win streak to six games
2 weeks ago

Kings defeat New York Islanders, extend win streak to six games

LA Times  

The New York Islanders’ Oliver Wahlstrom reacts as the Kings’ Kevin Fiala celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal Tuesday in Elmont, N.Y. Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala scored and Darcy Kuemper made 19 saves as the Kings beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight win. Kempe opened the scoring at 13:51 of the …

Kings take win streak into matchup against the Islanders
2 weeks ago

Kings take win streak into matchup against the Islanders

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Islanders Elmont, New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings will look to keep a five-game win streak alive when they play the New York Islanders. Trevor Moore has scored three goals and added four assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Islanders: 4-4-2, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.1 …

Kevin Huerter's 26 points leads Kings in 141-97 blowout over Jazz
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Kevin Huerter's 26 points leads Kings in 141-97 blowout over Jazz

Hindustan Times  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kevin Huerter had 26 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 141-97 on Sunday night. HT Image The Kings, who have won three of their last four games, are an on offensive tear after scoring 140 points in Friday’s win over the Spurs. The Kings continued dominating with a 43-point third quarter …

Kevin Huerter’s 26 points leads Kings in 141-97 blowout over Jazz
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Kevin Huerter’s 26 points leads Kings in 141-97 blowout over Jazz

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kevin Huerter had 26 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 141-97 on Sunday night. The Kings, who have won three of their last four games, are an on offensive tear after scoring 140 points in Friday’s win over the Spurs. The Kings continued dominating with a 43-point third quarter with De’Aaron …

Kuemper, Kings hold red-hot Wild under wraps 4-1 to extend win streak to 5
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Kuemper, Kings hold red-hot Wild under wraps 4-1 to extend win streak to 5

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Adrian Kempe and Alex Laferriere scored goals, Darcy Kuemper made 22 saves, and the Los Angeles Kings beat Minnesota 4-1 on Saturday night to end the Wild’s five-game win streak. Yakov Trenin scored late in the third and Marc Andre-Fleury made 30 saves for the Wild, who los the second game of a back-to-back. Key moment Fleury …

Meier scores tiebreaking goal early in 3rd period as Devils beat Kraken 3-2
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Meier scores tiebreaking goal early in 3rd period as Devils beat Kraken 3-2

Associated Press  

NEWARK, N.J. — Timo Meier scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Friday night. Jesper Bratt had a goal and an assist in his 500th career game, Luke Hughes scored his first goal of the season and Jack Hughes had two assists for the Devils. Key moment …

Darcy Kuemper returns to lead Kings past red-hot Wild for their fifth straight win
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Darcy Kuemper returns to lead Kings past red-hot Wild for their fifth straight win

LA Times  

The Kings’ Alex Laferriere celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of a win over the Minnesota Wild at Crypto.com Arena Saturday. Adrian Kempe and Alex Laferriere scored goals, Darcy Kuemper made 22 saves, and the Kings beat Minnesota 4-1 on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena to end the Wild’s five-game win streak. Yakov Trenin scored …

The Kings make 15 straight shots to beat the Rockets 120-111
2 weeks, 5 days ago

The Kings make 15 straight shots to beat the Rockets 120-111

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Domantas Sabonis scored 27 points and Sacramento made 15 straight shots from the field to beat Houston 120-111 on Tuesday night and deny the Rockets the top seed in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. The shooting spree by the Kings turned an eight-point deficit late in the second quarter into a 12-point lead midway through the third to …

Kopitar helps the Kings beat the Senators 5-2 for their season-high 3rd straight win
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Kopitar helps the Kings beat the Senators 5-2 for their season-high 3rd straight win

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LOS ANGELES — Anze Kopitar, Trevor Moore and Kevin Fiala each had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Ottawa Senators 5-2 on Saturday night for their season-high third consecutive win. Alex Laferriere and Adrian Kempe also scored for Los Angeles, and David Rittich made 20 saves. Kopitar snapped a tie 1:37 into the third …

Anze Kopitar helps Kings beat Senators for their season-high third straight win
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Anze Kopitar helps Kings beat Senators for their season-high third straight win

LA Times  

Kings left wing Kevin Fiala celebrates his goal with defenseman Brandt Clarke as center Phillip Danault skates in during the second period against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. Anze Kopitar, Trevor Moore and Kevin Fiala each had a goal and an assist, and the Kings beat the Ottawa Senators 5-2 on Saturday night for their season-high third …

Erik Portillo earns his 1st NHL victory in the Kings’ 2-1 win over the Ducks in the Freeway Faceoff
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Erik Portillo earns his 1st NHL victory in the Kings’ 2-1 win over the Ducks in the Freeway Faceoff

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Alex Laferriere scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, and Erik Portillo made 28 saves to win his NHL debut in the Los Angeles Kings’ 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday. Laferriere then swatted home a rebound in the Ducks’ slot after Danault drove the net, scoring the 10th goal of the Harvard …

Kopitar, Rittich lead the LA Kings’ rebound for a 4-1 win over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Kopitar, Rittich lead the LA Kings’ rebound for a 4-1 win over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — David Rittich made 13 saves in his 100th career victory, and captain Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist in the Los Angeles Kings’ 4-1 victory over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night. Two minutes later, Vilardi lifted a rebound nine seconds into a power play for Winnipeg’s first goal. Takeaways Jets: The offensive powerhouse …

Goalie David Rittich gets 100th win in Kings’ victory over Winnipeg
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Goalie David Rittich gets 100th win in Kings’ victory over Winnipeg

LA Times  

David Rittich stops a shot by Jets center Gabriel Vilardi in the first period. David Rittich made 13 saves in his 100th victory, and captain Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist in the Kings’ 4-1 victory over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night. Two minutes later, Vilardi lifted a rebound nine seconds into a power play for …

Celebrini scores 2 and adds an assist as Sharks shock Kings 7-2
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Celebrini scores 2 and adds an assist as Sharks shock Kings 7-2

Associated Press  

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Rookie Macklin Celebrini scored two goals and had one assist for his first career three-point game, Will Smith had two assists, and the San Jose Sharks shocked the Los Angeles Kings 7-2 on Monday night. Yaroslav Askarov had 22 saves in his first career home start for San Jose, and Kings goalie David Rittich stopped 14 …

Sharks score six unanswered goals in rout of Kings
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Sharks score six unanswered goals in rout of Kings

LA Times  

Sharks center Macklin Celebrini scores against Kings goaltender David Rittich in the third period. Rookie Macklin Celebrini scored two goals and had one assist for his first career three-point game, Will Smith had two assists, and the San José Sharks shocked the Kings 7-2 on Monday night. Yaroslav Askarov had 22 saves in his first career home start for San …

Jason Zucker scores game’s lone goal as Buffalo blanks the Kings
1 month ago

Jason Zucker scores game’s lone goal as Buffalo blanks the Kings

LA Times  

Buffalo’s Jason Zucker vies for the puck against Jordan Spence, center, and Jacob Moverare of the Kings in the first period. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 24 shots, Jason Zucker scored the game’s only goal, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Kings 1-0 on Wednesday night. With the game scoreless after two periods, Zucker scored 38 seconds into the third on the …

Adrian Kempe scores twice to help power Kings to victory over Red Wings
1 month, 1 week ago

Adrian Kempe scores twice to help power Kings to victory over Red Wings

LA Times  

Detroit defenseman Jeff Petry, left, battles Kings forwards Warren Foegele, center, and Quinton Byfield for the puck during the Kings’ 4-1 win Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. Mikey Anderson and Tanner Jeannot scored 22 seconds apart in the first period, Adrian Kempe scored twice in the third, and the Kings beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Saturday night. Kempe had …

Devils get 3 power play scores, top Panthers 6-2 to finish sweep of Cup champs
1 month, 1 week ago

Devils get 3 power play scores, top Panthers 6-2 to finish sweep of Cup champs

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Jesper Bratt got his second career hat trick, Stefan Noesen scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Florida Panthers 6-2 on Thursday night to sweep a two-game series with the Stanley Cup champions. Jake Allen stopped 25 shots for New Jersey, which got three power-play scores — along with a short-handed empty-netter with 5:12 left, …

Trevor Moore’s goal isn’t enough to save Kings from loss to Flames
1 month, 1 week ago

Trevor Moore’s goal isn’t enough to save Kings from loss to Flames

LA Times  

Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper stops a shot by Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary during the third period of the Kings’ 3-1 loss Monday. Captain Mikael Backlund had a goal and assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a gritty 3-1 victory over the Kings on Monday. Takeaways Kings: The forward line of Phillip Danault between Moore and Kevin Fiala entered …

Kings shake off slow start to beat Blue Jackets 5-2
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kings shake off slow start to beat Blue Jackets 5-2

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Trevor Moore scored short-handed, Alex Laferriere got his ninth goal of the season, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Saturday night. The Kings overcame a sluggish first period, falling behind on Dmitri Voronkov’s goal, before they took charge with Vladislav Gavrikov’s shot through several screens and Warren Foegele’s finish off the …

Kings put on a defensive show, limiting Predators to 16 shots in shutout win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kings put on a defensive show, limiting Predators to 16 shots in shutout win

LA Times  

Kings center Anze Kopitar, top, celebrates with Alex Turcotte after scoring during a win over the Nashville Predators on Monday. Darcy Kuemper made 16 saves for his first shutout of the season and 32nd overall, helping the Kings beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Monday night. Kings Kings collapse in third period, then lose in shootout to Blackhawks Leading 2-0 …

Flames Shutout Devils, Clinching Season-Defining Victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Flames Shutout Devils, Clinching Season-Defining Victory

Associated Press  

The Calgary Flames defeated the New Jersey Devils 3-0 in a thrilling game. Blake Coleman and Dan Vladar both scored twice for the Flames, while Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves for the Devils. The game was scoreless until Coleman's second goal, which came on a deflection with 5:34 remaining. The Flames went on to win 3-0, snapping a four-game losing …

Kings collapse in third period, then lose in shootout to Blackhawks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kings collapse in third period, then lose in shootout to Blackhawks

LA Times  

Kings forward Alex Laferriere, left, shoots against Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek during the second period of the Kings’ shootout loss Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. Tyler Bertuzzi scored with 31 seconds remaining in the third period, helping the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Kings 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday. Connor Bedard, Teuvo Teravainen and Donato scored in the penalty shootout …

Anze Kopitak gets 800th assist as Kings defeat Golden Knights
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Anze Kopitak gets 800th assist as Kings defeat Golden Knights

LA Times  

Anze Kopitar had a goal and two assists, including the 800th of his career as the Kings beat the Vegas Golden Knights 6-3 on Wednesday night. Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala each had a goal and an assist, and Warren Foegele, Alex Laferriere and Joel Edmundson also scored for the Kings, who have won three of four. Kopitar’s assist on …

Kings Dominate Sharks in Thrilling Home Opener
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Kings Dominate Sharks in Thrilling Home Opener

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Kings won their home opener 3-2 over San Jose Sharks. Warren Foegele scored twice and the Kings jumped all over the Sharks with all three goals in a span of 7:05 in the first period. The Kings picked up where they left off with a home win after posting a league-best 14-3-1 record on home ice following …

Kings end long season-opening trip with loss to Vegas
2 months ago

Kings end long season-opening trip with loss to Vegas

LA Times  

Kings center Anze Kopitar and Vegas defenseman Zach Whitecloud get into a scuffle in the third period of Tuesday night’s game. Tomas Hertl had two goals and two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Kings 6-1 on Tuesday night. Warren Foegele scored and David Rittich made 24 saves for the Kings, who were playing their seventh straight road …

Kings lose third in a row on season-opening seven-game trip, 6-2 to Maple Leafs
2 months, 1 week ago

Kings lose third in a row on season-opening seven-game trip, 6-2 to Maple Leafs

LA Times  

Kevin Fiala, shown here last season, scored for the Kings on Wednesday. Auston Matthews broke out of a season-opening points drought, scoring his first goal and adding his first two assists as Toronto’s captain in the Maple Leafs’ 6-2 victory over the Kings on Wednesday night. The NHL goals leader last season with 69, Matthews also assisted on two power-play …

Kopitar's Hat Trick Fuels Kings' Comeback Against Sabres
2 months, 1 week ago

Kopitar's Hat Trick Fuels Kings' Comeback Against Sabres

Associated Press  

Anze Kopitar scored a natural hat trick in the third period to rally the Kings to a season-opening 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. He tied the game at 1-1 by scoring 13 seconds into the third period and scored the go-ahead goal on a power play with 1:38 left and then capped the scoring with an …

Anze Kopitar scores hat trick in Kings’ season-opening win over Sabres
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Anze Kopitar scores hat trick in Kings’ season-opening win over Sabres

LA Times  

Kings center Anze Kopitar controls the puck during the second period of the Kings’ 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres to open the season on Thursday. Rookie forward Andre Lee still recalls attending a Kings game wearing an Anze Kopitar jersey some 11 years ago, and being awed by the star forward’s abilities. “He’s a hell of a player and …

Kings' New Coach Embraces 1-2-2 System, Eyes Aggressive Offense
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kings' New Coach Embraces 1-2-2 System, Eyes Aggressive Offense

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Kings have appointed Jim Hiller as their head coach for the upcoming season. The 21-12-1 coach will abandon the 1-3-1 neutral trap style under Todd McLellan in favor of a 1-2-2, which should allow forwards to be more aggressive pushing the puck up the ice. The Kings also add G Darcy Kuemper, D Kyle Burroughs, D Joel …

Stars beat Knights 3-2 for series lead
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Stars beat Knights 3-2 for series lead

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Jason Robertson scored a power-play goal to put Dallas ahead late in the second period after Tyler Seguin took a shot to the face and the Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in Game 5 on Wednesday night, becoming the first home team to win in this opening-round series that they now lead. Evgenii Dadonov and Matt …

Draisaitl scores twice as Oilers beat Kings 4-3 to advance to 2nd round
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Draisaitl scores twice as Oilers beat Kings 4-3 to advance to 2nd round

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings played a tight-checking series at even strength. Leon Draisaitl scored twice, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in Game 5 on Wednesday night to win their first-round NHL playoff series. make sure there’s no change in our game.” Adrian Kempe, Alex Laferriere and Blake Lizotte scored …

After consecutive home losses, Kings left grasping for any shreds of hope vs. Oilers
7 months, 3 weeks ago

After consecutive home losses, Kings left grasping for any shreds of hope vs. Oilers

LA Times  

Kings goaltender David Rittich only gave up one goal in the Kings’ loss to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 on Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena. You don’t have to know anything about hockey to know the Kings are in trouble heading back to Edmonton for Game 5 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series with the Oilers. It’s once-vaunted …

Draisaitl, Hyman lead Oilers to 6-1 rout of Kings to take 2-1 series lead
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Draisaitl, Hyman lead Oilers to 6-1 rout of Kings to take 2-1 series lead

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Edmonton’s Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continue to cause Los Angeles nightmares. McDavid and Draisaitl had three-point nights on Friday, but Zach Hyman continued his hot streak at the start of the postseason with two goals as the Oilers rode the momentum of three first-period scores to a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Friday …

‘We’re not out of it’: Kings look to even Oilers series in Game 4
7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘We’re not out of it’: Kings look to even Oilers series in Game 4

LA Times  

Kings center Phillip Danault, right, tries to score as Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner and Vincent Desharnais defend during Game 3 on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. For all of Edmonton’s dominance, the Oilers lead the best-of-seven series by only a game, meaning the Kings can even things by climbing off the canvas to win Game 4 on Sunday night at …

Frustrated Kings have no answer for high-scoring Oilers in Game 3 blowout loss
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Frustrated Kings have no answer for high-scoring Oilers in Game 3 blowout loss

LA Times  

Kings forward Quinton Byfield gets into a scuffle with Edmonton Oilers defenseman Brett Kulak in the third period of the Kings’ 6-1 loss in Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night. The Kings certainly haven’t found a way to do it, with Hyman, Draisaitl and McDavid combining for five goals and three assists Friday in a 6-1 Oilers win …

Anze Kopitar’s overtime goal lifts Kings past Oilers in Game 2 thriller
8 months ago

Anze Kopitar’s overtime goal lifts Kings past Oilers in Game 2 thriller

LA Times  

The NHL regular season is like an anthology of 82 stories, each with their own beginning, middle and end. And Kings coach Jim Hiller says he likes it that way, especially after his team took the book in a new direction Wednesday with Anze Kopitar scoring 2:07 into overtime to give his team a 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers, …

Hyman gets 1st playoff hat trick, McDavid has 5 assists as Oilers beat Kings 7-4 in Game 1
8 months ago

Hyman gets 1st playoff hat trick, McDavid has 5 assists as Oilers beat Kings 7-4 in Game 1

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Zach Hyman helped make sure the Edmonton Oilers avoided another early first-round playoff series hole. Hyman had three goals and an assist in his first postseason hat trick, Connor McDavid had five assists and the Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 7-4 Monday night in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Adam Henrique, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Leon …

Oilers and Kings meet in first round of NHL Playoffs for the third straight season
8 months ago

Oilers and Kings meet in first round of NHL Playoffs for the third straight season

Associated Press  

No matter how much they try, the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings can’t avoid meeting each other in the NHL Playoffs. To do that, we can’t alter our game too much.” Edmonton has dominated play against Los Angeles the past three seasons, winning eight of the 12 regular-season meetings, including three of the four games this season. IN NET …

Kings hoping goaltender Cam Talbot can return to early form as Stanley Cup playoffs begin
8 months ago

Kings hoping goaltender Cam Talbot can return to early form as Stanley Cup playoffs begin

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — It would be an understatement to say that Cam Talbot’s season has been a roller coaster. The Los Angeles Kings, though, are hoping their veteran netminder’s game is ascending heading into the Stanley Cup playoffs. “Any time we get a practice day, which is often anymore, I try to take advantage of it.” Talbot signed a …

‘I think we owe them.’ Kings eager to flip the script on Oilers in NHL playoffs
8 months ago

‘I think we owe them.’ Kings eager to flip the script on Oilers in NHL playoffs

LA Times  

The Kings’ Viktor Arvidsson celebrates with Quinton Byfield after scoring the tying goal in the third period Thursday. “There’s no question we’ve got a history with them,” Jim Hiller, the Kings’ interim coach said. “We definitely want to beat them now,” added forward Quinton Byfield, who scored his 20th goal of the season in a 5-4 overtime win over the …

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