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Los Angeles Kings

(44-27-11)

3rd in Pacific

Where could Sheldon Keefe coach next? Ranking 6 potential landing spots

After being fired by the Maple Leafs, Keefe could consider a few intriguing vacancies if he wants to coach next season.

Julian McKenzie177

2024 NHL Mock Draft: After Macklin Celebrini, who goes in the first round?

Scott Wheeler291

By staying with Blake and Dubois, L.A. Kings double down and hope for the best

Eric Stephens195

NHL second-round predictions: Avalanche vs. Stars, Bruins vs. Panthers, conference champions and more

The Athletic NHL Staff170

2024 NHL Draft top 32 prospects: Macklin Celebrini leads Scott Wheeler’s post-U18 worlds ranking

Scott Wheeler133

Is buying out Pierre-Luc Dubois the best move for the L.A. Kings?

Dubois underperformed in his first season in L.A., and by cutting their losses now, the Kings could free up much-needed cap space.

Eric Stephens350

NHL Power Rankings: Who needs to step up for each playoff team?

A look ahead to the second round — and at what went wrong for eliminated teams.

Dom Luszczyszyn and Sean Gentille137

The 5 questions that will shape the Kings' offseason

Who will coach the Kings next year, who will run them, and what about Pierre-Luc Dubois?

Eric Stephens77

How did each NHL team get its name? From Avalanche to Wild, the history of every nickname

With Utah pondering a handful of potential names for its team, here's a look at how each NHL franchise ended up with its nickname.

Ian Mendes609

Is it time for the L.A. Kings to make major changes?

After a third consecutive first-round playoff exit, it's time for some accountability in Los Angeles.

Eric Stephens189

How Edmonton Oilers closed out L.A. Kings in Game 5: 5 takeaways

The Oilers now await the winner of the Canucks-Predators series.

Daniel Nugent-Bowman and Eric Stephens105

How to stop the Oilers power play? Here's what some of the NHL's all-time defensive minds say

"Don’t take penalties" is the consensus, but Patrice Bergeron, Guy Carbonneau, Ken Hitchcock and others did offer advice for the Kings.

Pierre LeBrun75

NHL Playoffs picks, odds: Expert predictions for Stars vs. Golden Knights, Oilers vs. Kings

The Los Angeles Kings are facing elimination in Game 5 against Edmonton while the Stars and Golden Knights do battle in Game 5.

Julian McKenzie12

Kings 'not going to stress' about power play, even as it's costing them dearly vs. Oilers

The Kings have yet to score in 11 opportunities with the man advantage in this first-round series.

Eric Stephens21

NHL playoffs concern-o-meter: How worried should teams facing elimination be?

As it stands, six NHL teams are facing a 3-1 deficit and one is down 2-1. Let's get dramatic about just how concerned they should be.

Shayna Goldman185

As L.A. Kings come up empty against Oilers in Game 4, the future is bleak

The Kings were built to be a deep team that could balance the scales against the Oilers. It's clear they're not as deep as we thought.

Eric Stephens107

Ranking the NHL's best potential Stanley Cup Final matchups, based purely on narrative

There’s more to a good final matchup than the quality of the teams and players involved. A good narrative can make a good matchup great.

Sean McIndoe139

How the Oilers overcame hard-charging Kings to win Game 4: 5 takeaways

Edmonton didn't generate much offense but won to take a 3-1 series lead.

Eric Stephens and Daniel Nugent-Bowman80

The clock is ticking on PL Dubois to make an impact for the L.A. Kings

The playoffs are a perfect opportunity for Dubois to be the kind of player many believed he was when he was brought to Los Angeles.

Eric Stephens71

NHL Playoffs picks, odds: Rangers look to sweep Capitals, Jets-Avs and every other game

See odds, expert picks and storylines for Sunday's Stanley Cup Playoff games.

Andrew DeWitt35

Kings face a troubling truth as Oilers stars shine: The talent gap is widening

A theme that is undeniable: When the Oilers are clicking and their stars are rolling, they’re simply too much for the Kings.

Eric Stephens56

How Oilers rose to another level in Game 3 vs. Kings: 5 takeaways

LOS ANGELES — With their stars cooking early, the Edmonton Oilers raced out to a three-goal lead in the first period and cruised to a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 3 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series. The Oilers took a 2-1 series lead in emphatic fashion Friday night as Zach Hyman, Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid all scored while Stuart Skinner made 27 saves. Hyman and Draisaitl would each finish with two goals while Evander Kane also added a second-period tally. Game 4 is Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Anze Kopitar’s overtime winner in Game 2 had Los...

Daniel Nugent-Bowman and Eric Stephens66