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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. 

Where the Western Conference Playoff Matchups Stand Right Now
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While the Eastern Conference matchups for the 2024 NHL playoffs are set, that is not the case for those teams in the Western Conference. Here is a look at where the playoffs stand in the Western Conference One Matchup is Set The Winnipeg Jets’ victory over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday (April 16) clinched second place in the Central Division for the Jets and home-ice advantage in their first-round playoff series with the Colorado Avalanche while extending its winning streak to seven games. It will be the first time these two teams meet in the playoffs. The Avalanche will be…

Western Conference Playoff Teams: Who’s Hot & Who’s Not
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The NHL playoffs begin this weekend, and there will surely be some highly competitive battles in the first round in each conference. Every team wants to enter the postseason firing on all cylinders, but that’s rarely the case for everyone. Let’s look at who’s hot and who’s not entering the playoffs, starting with the Western Conference.  Winnipeg Jets: Scorching Hot There may not be a team in the NHL hotter than the Winnipeg Jets. They’re riding a seven-game winning streak, including a 7-0 beatdown of the Colorado Avalanche, who will be the Jets’ first-round opponent. As you may have guessed, goaltending…

Projected Lineups for the Wild vs Kings – 4/15/24
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The Minnesota Wild take on the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. WILD (38-33-9) at KINGS (43-26-11) 9:30 p.m. ET; ESPN Wild projected lineup Kirill Kaprizov — Joel Eriksson Ek — Matt Boldy Marcus Johansson — Marco Rossi — Ryan Hartman Frederick Gaudreau — Marat Khusnutdinov — Vinni Lettieri Mason Shaw — Jacob Lucchini Jake Middleton — Brock Faber Jonas Brodin — Zach Bogosian Jon Marrill — Declan Chisholm Alex Goligoski Filip Gustavsson Marc-Andre Fleury Scratched: Dakota Mermis, Adam Beckman, Jesper Wallstedt Injured: Mats Zuccarello (personal) Status report More from…

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Projected Lineups for the Ducks vs Kings – 4/13/24
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The Anaheim Ducks play the Los Angeles Kings tonight at Crypto.com Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. DUCKS (26-49-5) at KINGS (42-26-11) 10:30 p.m. ET; BSSD, BSW, BSSC Ducks projected lineup Alex Killorn — Leo Carlsson — Troy Terry Frank Vatrano — Trevor Zegras…

 

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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.