Tanner Pearson returns. That may have been the headline during a different season and a different game. For Saturday afternoon’s contest at Crypto Arena, the Kings are just looking to keep the good times rolling. Coach Todd McLellan continues to push the right buttons with his club, even going against the conventional NHL wisdom of […]
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Projected Lineups: LA Kings at Anaheim Ducks, Chasing Records and Standings Separation
Following American Thanksgiving on Thursday, the Kings and Ducks will kick off some post-holiday action on Friday with their first meeting of the 2023-24 season. Not only is it a much earlier than usual start time (puck drop is scheduled for 12:30 pm Pacific at the Honda Center), but it’s the first of back-to-back afternoon […]
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Mayor’s Minutes – Talking Bjornfot Injury, Byfield, Kings Goaltending
Follow @mayorNHL Enjoy a free replay of this week’s Mayor’s Minutes on NHL Network Radio, where John Hoven joined host Jim ‘Boomer’ Gordon to discuss several LA Kings related topics, including: Toby Bjornfot leaving Tuesday night’s Reign game on a stretcher, Quinton Byfield’s ongoing development, Brandt Clarke, Carl Grundstrom, and what to make of Cam […]
McLellan Defends Copley, Likes His Newest Defensive Pair
As part of Thursday night’s post-game media scrum with Kings coach Todd McLellan, two themes started to develop — and they centered on his backup goaltender, along with one of his defensive pairings. Here’s what he had to say… On if he’s losing any confidence in goaltender Pheonix Copley, given his .792 save percentage through […]
Projected Lineups: LA Kings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins; Superstition or Logic?
There’s no place like home. Later tonight, with the Kings riding a franchise-best and league-leading seven game road winning streak, they’re about to put that longstanding phrase to the test. The Kings are returning to Downton LA on Thursday night to face off with the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins, following a thrilling victory in Las Vegas […]