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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. 

Projected Lineup for the Sabres vs Kings – 11/20/24
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The Buffalo Sabres 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. SABRES (8-9-1) at KINGS (10-6-3) 10:30 p.m. ET; FDSNW, MSG-B, SN Sabres projected lineup JJ Peterka — Ryan McLeod — Alex TouchZach Benson — Dylan Cozens — Jack QuinnJason Zucker — Jiri Kulich — Sam LaffertyBeck Malenstyn — Peyton Krebs — Nicolas Aube-Kubel Rasmus Dahlin — Bowen ByramOwen Power — Jacob BrysonDennis Gilbert — Henri Jokiharju Ukko-Pekka LuukkonenJames Reimer Scratched: Isak Rosen, Connor Clifton Injured: Tage Thompson (lower body), Mattias Samuelsson (lower body), Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) Status report…

Alex Laferriere Represents the Next Wave of LA Kings Players
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Alex Laferriere is poised to be an up-and-coming player for the Los Angeles Kings and has already made his mark on the franchise as a future star. His relentless drive to improve and impeccable work ethic have showcased his ability to excel in all facets of the game. With a high hockey IQ and a competitive nature, here’s how he dominated juniors and his potential to become a top-tier player in the NHL. Early Life and College Career In the 2018-19 season, Laferriere joined the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League (USHL). In his sophomore season (2019-20),…

LA Kings Game Notes: Dominant 4-1 Win Over Red Wings
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Playing at home is something the Los Angeles Kings have loved to do this season, now 5-1-1 at Crypto.com Arena. A dominant full 60-minute performance propelled the Kings to a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. “You want to have the advantage at home and play well in front of your fans and get to use all the perks of being at home to your advantage. And so, I think everyone’s happy with the way we’ve been so far at home,” said defenseman Mikey Anderson. All signs were pointing to a Kings win. They were at home, they hadn’t…

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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.