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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. 

Hyman’s Hat Trick Propels Oilers to 7-4 Win Over Kings
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Zach Hyman scored the third most goals in the regular season, finishing with 54, and continued to score at a torrid pace in the first game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 7-4. Powered by his first career playoff hat trick, the Oilers earned their first Game 1 victory in nine attempts, last grabbing a 1-0 series lead back in 2017 against the Anaheim Ducks. In 2022 and 2023, the Kings took Game 1 in their previous opening-round matchups with the Oilers. However, this year, the script has been flipped, as Hyman…

Projected Lineups for the Kings vs Oilers – Game 1
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The Los Angeles Kings face the Edmonton Oilers for Game 1 of their NHL 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 (3P) KINGS at (2P) OILERS Western Conference First Round, Game 1 10 p.m. ET; CBC, SN, TVAS2, ESPN2, BSSC Kings projected lineup Alex Laferriere — Anze Kopitar — Adrian Kempe Trevor Moore — Phillip Danault — Viktor Arvidsson Kevin Fiala — Blake Lizotte — Trevor Lewis Quinton Byfield — Pierre-Luc Dubios — Carl Grundstrom Mikey Anderson — Drew Doughty Vladislav Gavrikov — Matt Roy Andreas Englund…

Oilers Lack Momentum Going Into Series Against Kings
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Through the first two days of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the home team has won every game. According to Sportsnet Stats, this is postseason history that the home team has gone unbeaten in the first six Game 1s played in the opening round of the NHL Playoffs. The Edmonton Oilers certainly hope that trend continues when they start their first round best-of-seven series against the Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Place tonight (April 22), because Edmonton is also facing another trend that is much less in its favour: the Oilers have the worst win percentage in Game 1 among…

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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…

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.