TORONTO — Auston Matthews broke out of a season-opening points drought, scoring his first goal and adding his first two assists as Toronto’s captain in the Maple Leafs’ 6-2 victory over the Kings on Wednesday night. Matthews made it 2-0 midway through the first period, quickly regaining control after fanning on a shot and beating David Rittich with a wrist shot. The NHL goals … [Read more...] about Kings can’t keep up with Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs in loss
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Alex Laferriere off to Promising Start on Top Line
Alex Laferriere, forward for the Los Angeles Kings, is off to a good start after being placed on the top line for the beginning of the 2024-25 season. The young forward began to blossom last season after being recalled from the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League (AHL). He has since impressed the coaching staff that they saw something in him to promote him to the top … [Read more...] about Alex Laferriere off to Promising Start on Top Line
Projected Lineups for the Kings vs Maple Leafs – 10/16/24
The Los Angeles Kings take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. KINGS (1-0-2) at MAPLE… … [Read more...] about Projected Lineups for the Kings vs Maple Leafs – 10/16/24
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby reaches 1,600 regular-season points milestone
Crosby recorded the secondary assist on Bryan Rust’s power-play goal at 11:01 of the first period against the Sabres. … [Read more...] about Penguins captain Sidney Crosby reaches 1,600 regular-season points milestone
Kings Recall Pheonix Copley, Place Joel Edmundson On Non-Roster List
The Kings have recalled netminder Pheonix Copley from AHL Ontario under emergency conditions, per a team announcement. Starter Darcy Kuemper is out with a lower-body injury and is listed as day-to-day, adds Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period. Defenseman Joel Edmundson has been granted personal leave and moved to the non-roster list, giving the Kings the open spot on the … [Read more...] about Kings Recall Pheonix Copley, Place Joel Edmundson On Non-Roster List