The Kings showed great promise entering their first-round playoff series against nemesis Edmonton, but a few key miscues sealed the Oilers' series win. … [Read more...] about Why can’t the Kings beat the Oilers? A familiar pattern emerges in playoff elimination
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Kings’ Anže Kopitar named Lady Byng Trophy finalist
Kings captain Anže Kopitar has been named a finalist for the NHL’s Lady Byng Trophy, awarded annually “to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.” He is joined as a nominee by Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel and Tampa Bay Lightning pivot Brayden Point. Kopitar is now a … [Read more...] about Kings’ Anže Kopitar named Lady Byng Trophy finalist
Kings knocked out of playoffs by Oilers for 4th straight year
EDMONTON, Alberta — The Kings were done in by the Edmonton Oilers once again. The Oilers beat the Kings, 6-4, In Game 6 of their first-round playoff series on Thursday night, ending the Kings’ season in the opening round for the fourth consecutive spring – and this one might be the toughest one yet for the Kings and their fans to swallow. They held home-ice advantage, took a … [Read more...] about Kings knocked out of playoffs by Oilers for 4th straight year
Kings’ season ends in another playoff loss to Oilers: ‘This one hurts a little more’
After jumping out to a 2-0 series lead, the Kings lost Game 6 and were eliminated by the Oilers the first round of the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. … [Read more...] about Kings’ season ends in another playoff loss to Oilers: ‘This one hurts a little more’
Projected Lineups for the Kings vs. Oilers– 05/01/25
The Los Angeles Kings meet the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place for Game 6 of their Round 1 matchup this evening. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff… … [Read more...] about Projected Lineups for the Kings vs. Oilers– 05/01/25