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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. 

Who Plays, Who Sits In Oilers’ First-Round Series with Kings
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The Edmonton Oilers now know their first-round opponent in the 2023-24 NHL playoffs. For the third consecutive season, it will be the Oilers vs. the Los Angeles Kings and while the Oilers have the edge on paper, there are some tough decisions ahead. A similar team to last season, there are some minor differences on this Oilers roster, not the least of which is a rookie head coach who will have some roster choices to make. Looking at the forwards, defense, and goaltending, let’s project who starts and who sits. The Stuart Skinner Show in Goal Stuart Skinner will get…

Projected Lineups for the Blackhawks vs Kings – 4/18/24
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The Chicago Blackhawks 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. BLACKHAWKS (23-53-5) at KINGS (43-27-11) 10:30 p.m. ET; BSW, NBCSCH, SN360 Blackhawks projected lineup Nick Foligno — Connor Bedard — Philipp Kurashev Lukas Reichel — Andreas Athanasiou — Ryan Donato Jason Dickinson — Frank Nazar — Joey Anderson Landon Slaggert — Tyler Johnson — Taylor Raddysh Alex Vlasic — Seth Jones Jaycob Megna — Kevin Korchinski Jarred Tinordi — Connor Murphy Arvid Soderblom Petr Mrazek Scratched: Nikita Zaitsev, Colin Blackwell, MacKenzie Entwistle Injured: Reese Johnson (concussion) Status report…

Oilers Wait to Learn if Playoff Opponent Will Be Kings or Golden Knights
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Just one date remains on the 2023-24 NHL regular season calendar, and the postseason picture is almost complete, with all 16 playoff berths clinched, and six of the eight Round 1 series set. Only four teams don’t yet know who their opponent is going to be when the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin this weekend: the Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, and Vegas Golden Knights. Edmonton, which lost 5-2 to the Arizona Coyotes in Tempe on Wednesday (April 17), is locked into second place in the Pacific Division, which means the Oilers will face the Pacific’s third-place team…

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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.