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Kings Takeaways: Knock Down Red Wings 3-1 For Third Straight Win

Raz Devraj | January 28, 2026

There has only been one thing on the minds of the Los Angeles Kings recently, and it’s been points. In the middle of a jam-packed Pacific Division with five-plus teams…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Kings Takeaways: Another Big 3rd Period Gets Job Done in 2-1 Win Over Panthers

Raz Devraj | January 23, 2025

Once again the Los Angeles Kings avoided dropping three straight games in regulation, something they have been able to do all season long. Bouncing back continues to be a relatively…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

LA Kings Game Notes: Pull Out 5-2 Win Over Blue Jackets After Sloppy Start

Raz Devraj | November 10, 2024

For a team that was 8-4-3 before last night’s game and sat second in the Pacific Division, it was important for the Los Angeles Kings to come out on top…

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Kings Prospects Make Early Splash in WJC

Katie Nash | December 28, 2021

From Akil Thomas and Alex Turcotte’s golden goals to Lukas Parik’s surprising shutout, the Los Angeles Kings‘ prospects have had their share of shining moments at the WJC in recent…

Categories Kings Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

5 Takeaways From Finland’s Win Over Germany

Frankie Benvenuti | December 26, 2021

The first game of the 2022 World Juniors pitted perennial contender Finland against the up-and-coming Germans, who are missing some big names from their 2021 team. Some may have expected…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

Kings Add Finishing Touches to the Rebuild at 2021 NHL Draft

Zackary Weiner | July 26, 2021

Heading into the 2021 NHL Draft, the Los Angeles Kings already had one of the best prospect pools in the league, if not the best. Like any team’s system, though,…

Categories Editor's Choice, Kings Prospects, NHL Entry Draft

Kings Improve Prospect Pool with Aggressive Draft Day 2

Austin Stanovich | July 25, 2021

The Los Angeles Kings got aggressive on day two of the NHL draft, trading up three times to get their desired target. Already possessing one of the best prospect pools…

Categories Kings Prospects, NHL Entry Draft

Samuel Helenius – 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Mathieu Sheridan | May 16, 2021

Samuel Helenius 2020-21 Team: JYPDate of Birth: Nov. 26, 2002Place of Birth: Jarvenpaa, FinlandHt: 6-foot-6 Wt: 201 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CNHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting: 15th…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles

2021 NHL Draft: 5 Finnish Players to Watch

Mathieu Sheridan | October 29, 2020

Over the last few years, we have seen a monumental shift in the amount of players being drafted from countries like Finland, with players such as Kaapo Kakko, Miro Heiskanen…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

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