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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. 

Oilers Haunted by History in Game 2 Overtime Loss to Kings
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Rogers Place was rocking on Monday (April 22), when the Edmonton Oilers ended their 34-year drought of not winning Game 1 of a playoff series on home ice, by defeating the Los Angeles Kings 7-4 in the opening contest of their best-of-seven Western Conference Round 1 series. But Edmonton fans will have to wait for the end of the Oilers’ 34-year-drought of not taking a 2-0 series lead on home ice, after Kings forward Anze Kopitar silenced Rogers Place by scoring just 127 seconds into overtime of Game 2 on Wednesday (April 24). Kopitar’s second goal of the night gave…

Kopitar Leads Kings to Upset Overtime Win Over Oilers, 5-4
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On Wednesday night, the underdog Los Angeles Kings battled all night, allowing captain Anze Kopitar to net his third career overtime goal for a 5-4 victory over the heavily favored Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. After opening the game with a 2-0 lead, Los Angeles had to hold off the Oilers all night, who rallied from 3-1 and 4-3 deficits, but with a quick overtime goal at 2:07, the Kings are headed back home with a split as the series tied at one game apiece. As the ultimate underdogs in the series, Los Angeles demonstrated that they could hang with…

Projected Lineups for the Kings vs Oilers – Game 2
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The Los Angeles Kings take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place tonight for Game 2 of their first-round 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 (3P) KINGS at (2P) OILERS Western Conference First Round, Game 2 10 p.m. ET; CBC, TVAS, SN, BSW, TBS, MAX Edmonton leads best-of-7 series 1-0 Kings projected lineup Alex Laferriere — Anze Kopitar — Adrian Kempe Trevor Moore — Phillip Danault — Viktor Arvidsson Kevin Fiala — Pierre-Luc Dubios — Quinton Byfield Carl Grundstrom — Blake Lizotte — Trevor Lewis Mikey Anderson…

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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.