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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. 

Kings Need to Learn From Their Game 3 Loss
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The Los Angeles Kings fell 6-1 to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of the opening round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. From puck drop to the final horn, they were embarrassed on home ice. While they are only down 2-1 in the series, they have some serious room for improvement if they want to move on to the second round. What Has Gone Wrong? All things considered, Cam Talbot played a strong game. His struggles with shots around the net continued, but he looked improved. He stopped 34 of 40 shots but faced 8.49 expected goals, according to…

Oilers Pound Kings 6-1 in Game 3 for a 2-1 Series Lead
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The Edmonton Oilers have snatched back home-ice advantage in their first round series against the Los Angeles Kings. After a shock defeat at home in Game 2, Edmonton came, saw, and conquered their opponents in Los Angeles on Friday night, 6-1. Whatever seed of doubt the Kings believed they might have planted in the Oilers’ mind, it didn’t work in Game 3. Oilers Start Fast and Never Look Back Any head coach or player will say that a great way to control a match on the road is to get the crowd out of it early. To that effect, after…

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 3 10:30 p.m. ET; MAX, TBS, BSW, TVAS2, SN Best-of-7 series tied 1-1 Oilers projected lineup Adam Henrique — Connor McDavid — Zach Hyman Ryan Nugent-Hopkins — Leon Draisaitl — Warren Foegele Evander Kane — Ryan McLeod — Corey Perry Dylan Holloway — Sam Carrick — Mattias Janmark Mattias Ekholm…

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Today in Hockey History: April 23
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Some of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” teams made postseason memories on this date. However, there are plenty of the league’s newer franchises that made their mark on Stanley Cup Playoff history on April 23, as well. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the…

2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket
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Follow every game of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with insightful opinions, highlights, and breaking news. Whether your favorite team is battling for the most coveted trophy in professional sports, or you are a fan looking to cheer on former players chasing their dream in another jersey, this is the…

 

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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.