Friday night in Coachella Valley can be described by a lot of different words — from thrilling to wild, to downright improbable. Trailing 3-1, 4-2, and 5-3 at different points of the night, coach Andrew Lord saw his team scratch and claw their way back into things throughout the contest. And then, with less than […]
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Projected Lineups: Kings vs. Ducks, Plus Pregame Notes and How to Watch
Both the Kings and Ducks will be wrapping up their 2026 preseason slate when they take to the ice later this afternoon for another round of the Freeway Faceoff — exhibition edition. It’s a rematch of sorts, as the two SoCal teams faced off at Honda Center on Wednesday. LA skated off with a 2-1 […]
TUESDAY: 10 Tidbits from Kings Practice, Last Day of Mini-Camp
And just like that, it’s time to turn the page. With the Winter Olympics over, regular hockey life is about to resume. On Tuesday morning, the Kings players and coaches participated in the final day of mini-camp. Beginning tomorrow, there will be a morning skate leading into three straight home games over four nights — […]
DETAILS: Kings Sign Taylor Ward to Two-Year Contract Extension
It isn’t very common for undrafted players to get contract extensions after playing just 10 NHL games, but Taylor Ward has been bucking the odds for years. Four years in the BCHL, followed by four more years of college, eventually led him to a series of one-year deals in the AHL. Originally signed to an […]
Projected Lineups, Kings vs. Jets; This One Could Get Ugly
Be warned, things could get ugly tonight. For starters, the Jets are on a historically bad run right now. https://twitter.com/i/status/2009659390035681675 Jets have now lost 13 straight games decided by 1 goal, establishing an NHL record — Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) January 9, 2026 That’s never a good thing, as you don’t want to be the team […]