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The Los Angeles Kings joined the NHL as part of the league’s 1967 Expansion and were owned by Jack Kent Cooke, who also owned the LA Lakers. The Kings didn’t find consistent success until the 1970s and early 1980s when they were led by the Triple Crown Line, one of the most successful lines in NHL history. In 1988, the Kings sent shockwaves throughout the sports world when they traded for Wayne Gretzky, which eventually led to the team’s first Stanley Cup Final appearance in 1993 and helped hockey establish roots in California. Gretzky was eventually traded to the Blues in 1996, which set the franchise back. However, in the 2010s, they rebounded and won Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014. 

NHL Rumors: Senators, Devils, Penguins, Kings, Kraken
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators continue to interview coaches. Who is the latest name they’ve spoken to? The Pittsburgh Penguins have fired associate coach Todd Reirden. What does this mean for head coach Mike Sullivan? Will the Los Angeles Kings consider buying out Pierre-Luc Dubois? Finally, was the report of players in Seattle working to remove Dave Hakstol as coach true? Senators Interview Travis Green According to Frank Seravalli, the Ottawa Senators have interviewed Travis Green for their vacant head coaching position. He is also a candidate for the New Jersey Devils position. Because the Devils are…

Oilers Ousting Kings Makes Commentator’s Preseason Remarks Look Ironic
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For the third straight season, the Edmonton Oilers have eliminated the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With a 4-1 series win over the Kings, the Oilers will face the winner of the series between the Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks in the second round. While the Kings were able to pick up a game, the Oilers dominated the series in every category, exposed the Kings’ coveted 1-3-1 defensive system with a strong forecheck, and shut them down offensively. The Kings didn’t score a single powerplay goal through those five games and couldn’t get…

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Kings, Oilers, Bruins
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs will be without Auston Matthews. It is believed the reports of an illness are no longer telling the whole story about what’s going on with the superstar. Meanwhile, what kind of turnover will there be in Los Angeles after the Kings were eliminated in five games? The Edmonton Oilers are moving on, but why did a lot of chatter surround a false rumor suggesting Leon Draisaitl was planning to leave Edmonton and join the Boston Bruins? No Auston Matthews in Game 6 Auston Matthews will not be in the lineup for the…

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Projected Lineups for the Oilers vs Kings – Game 4
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The Edmonton Oilers will play the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 of the NHL Playoff Series tonight at Crypto.com Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. Related: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Hub (2P) Oilers at (3P) Kings  Western Conference First Round, Game 4…

Projected Lineups for the Oilers vs Kings – Game 3
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The Edmonton Oilers take on the Los Angeles Kings tonight at Crypto.com Arena for Game 3 of the first-round playoff series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. Related: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Hub (2P) OILERS at (3P) KINGS Western Conference First Round, Game…

 

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Kings FAQ

What year were the Los Angeles Kings founded?

The Los Angeles Kings joined the NHL as part of the league’s 1967 Expansion.

When did the Los Angeles Kings play their first game?

The Kings played their first game on Oct. 14, 1967, against the Philadelphia Flyers, which they won 4-2.

Who is the current head coach of the Los Angeles Kings?

Jim Hiller is the current head coach of the Los Angeles Kings.