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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. 

LA Kings Game Notes: 1-0 Loss to Sabres in Tight, Low-Event Game
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Just when the Los Angeles Kings give you a glimmer of hope toward progress and a chance at some consistency, it’s quickly drained the next time they step out onto the ice. The Kings have yet to string a few wins together this season and it’s almost been a cycle of performances. Play a great game one night and then come back with an iffy performance the next night.  After playing one of their best games of the season last Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings, the Kings had a chance to build some momentum at home after a three-day…

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),…

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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.