LA Kings 2017-18 season review and opinions

The Kings season has came to an end as the team has been eliminated from the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Kings will need to sign their top defenseman Drew Doughty this off season (due to his contract will be up after next season), make some trades to improve the team and hire a new head coach. I think the Kings need to bring up players from the AHL next season in order to keep pace with the other teams across the league. More teams are using speed and the Kings just don’t have the speed to compete so brining up players from the minors who have speed will help the team improve.

2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 GAME 4 LA Kings Vs Vegas Golden Knights

Your LA Kings face elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight as the host the Vegas Golden Knights live from Staples Center in Los Angeles, California

Kings playoff record
(0-3)

Golden Knights playoff record
(3-0)

Tonight's starting lineup for your LA Kings

Alex Iafallo-Anze Kopitar-Dustin Brown

Tanner Pearson-Jeff Carter-Tyler Toffoli

Tobias Rieder-Adrian Kempe-Trevor Lewis

Kyle Clifford-Nate Thompson-Torrey Mitchell

Defense Pairings

Jake Muzzin-Drew Doughty

Oscar Fantenberg-Alec Martinez

Dion Phaneuf-Christian Folin

Tonight's starting goalie for your LA Kings is Jonathan Quick (backup goalie is Jack Campbell)

Scratches for tonight's game: Andy Andreoff Paul LaDue Kevin Gravel Michael Amadio

players on the injury reserve Derek Forbort (knee injury)

There were no goals scored in the 1st period.

At 4:04 the Golden Knights made it 1-0. The goal was scored by number 3 Brayden McNabb, it was his (1st goal of the game and playoffs).

There were no goals scored in the 3rd period.

Kings playoff record
(0-4)

Golden Knights playoff record
(4-0)

The Kings have been eliminated from the playoffs and thier season is officially over for this season).

2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 GAME 3 LA Kings Vs Vegas Golden Knights

Your LA Kings are back home for their first game on home ice of the 2018 Stankey Cup Playoffs as the Vegas Golden Kinights come to town. The Kings will have Drew Doughty back after serving his one game suspension. Staples Center will be very loud to welcome the Kings back home.

Kings playoff record
(0-2)

Golden Knights playoff record
(2-0)

Tonight's starting lineup for your LA Kings

Alex Iafallo-Anze Kopitar-Dustin Brown

Tanner Pearson-Jeff Carter-Tyler Toffoli

Tobias Rieder-Adrian Kempe-Trevor Lewis

Kyle Clifford-Nate Thompson-Torrey Mitchell

Defense Pairings

Jake Muzzin-Drew Doughty

Oscar Fantenberg-Alec Martinez

Dion Phaneuf-Christian Folin

Tonight's starting goalie for your LA Kings is Jonathan Quick (backup goalie is Jack Campbell)

Scratches for tonight's game: Paul LaDue Kevin Gravel Michael Amadio

players on the injury reserve Derek Forbort (knee injury)

At 13:14 the Kings scored to take the lead and make it 1.0! The goal was scored by number 19 Alex Iafallo, it was his (1st goal of the game and playoffs).

There were no goals scored in the 2nd period.

At 6:10 the Golden Knights tied the game at 1-1. The goal was scored by number 21 Cody Eakin, it was his (1st goal of the game and playoffs). Then at 14:23 the Knights scored again to take the lead to make it 2-1. The goal was scored by number 18 James Neal, it was his (1st goal of the game and playoffs). 19 seconds later at 14:44 Vegas made it 3-1. The goal was scored by number 71 William Karlsson, it was his (1st goal of the game and playoffs).

Kings playoff record
(0-3)

Golden Knights playoff record
(3-0)

2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 GAME 2 LA Kings At Vegas Golden Knights

Your LA Kings look to bounce back after losing Game 1 to Vegas 1-0. Game 2 is being played at the T Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Kings will be without defenseman Drew Doughty because he is suspended for delivering an illegal hit to a Vegas player in game 1.

Kings playoff record
(0-1)

Golden Knights playoff record
(1-0)

Tonight's starting lineup for your LA Kings

Tanner Pearson-Anze Kopitar-Dustin Brown

Tobias Rieder-Jeff Carter-Tyler Toffoli

Kyle Clifford-Adrian Kempe-Trevor Lewis

Nate Thompson-Michael Amadio-Torrey Mitchell

Defense Pairings

Oscar Fantenberg-Alec Martinez

Kevin Gravel-Christian Folin

Dion Phaneuf-Paul LaDue

Tonight's starting goalie for your LA Kings is Jonathan Quick (backup goalie is Jack Campbell)

Scratches for tonight's game: Andy Andreoff Alex Iafallo Drew Doughty (suspended)

players on the injury reserve Jake Muzzin (upper body) Derek Forbort (knee injury)

At 14:47 in the 1st period the Go,den Knights scored to take the lead at 1-0. The goal was scored by number 89 Alex Tuch, it was his (1st goal of the game and the playoffs).

At 15:55 in the 2nd period the Kings scored their first goal of the playoffs at 1-1. The goal was scored by number 38 Paul LaDue, it was his (1st goal of the game and the playoffs).

There were no goals scored in the 3rd period and the game was tied at the end of regulation, so the game went into overtime.

There were no goals scored in the first period of OT. So the game went into double OT.

At 15:22 in double OT the Golden Knights scored to win the game 2-1. The goal was scored by number 56 Erik Haula, it was his (1st goal of the game and playoffs).

Kings playoff record
(0-2)

Golden Knights record

2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 GAME 1 LA Kings At Vegas Golden Knights

Tonight is GAME 1 if the Western Conference Quarterfinals between your LA Kings and the Vegas Golden Knights live from T Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This will be the Golden Knights inaugural playoff game. The Kings continue their quest for the Stanley Cup tonight as the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs begins

Kings playoff record 
(0-0)

Golden Knights playoff record 
(0-0)

Tonight's starting lineup for your LA Kings

Alex Iafallo-Anze Kopitar-Dustin Brown

Tobias Rieder-Jeff Carter-Tyler Toffoli

Tanner Pearson-Adrian Kempe-Trevor Lewis

Kyle Clifford-Nate Thompson-Torrey Mitchell

Defense Pairings

Oscar Fantenberg-Drew Doughty

Alec Martinez-Christian Folin

Dion Phaneuf-Paul LaDue

Tonight's starting goalie for your LA Kings is Jonathan Quick (backup goalie is Jack Campbell)

Scratches for tonight's game: Daniel Brickley Kevin Gravel Andy Andreoff Michael Amadio

players on the injury reserve Jake Muzzin (upper body) Derek Forbort (knee injury)

At 3:23 the Knights scored to open their account in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and made it 1-0. . The goal was scored by number 27 Shea Theodore, it was his (1st goal of the game and playoffs).

There were no goals scored in the 2nd period of play.

There were no goals scored in the 3rd period,

Vegas wins their first ever post season game in team history 1-0.

Kings playoff record
(0-1)

Golden Knights playoff record
(1-0)

LA Kings will face Vegas Golden Knights

The LA Kings will take on the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Quarterfinlas of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Games 1, 2 and (5, 7 if needed) will be played at the T Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. While games 3, 4 and (6 if needed) will be played at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Kings are the 7th seed in the playoffs and Vegas is the 2nd seed

2017-18 Regular Season Game 82 LA Kings Vs Dallas Stars

Tonight is the final game of the 2017-18 regular season as the Kings face the Dallas Stars in the regular season finale. 

Kings record before the game
(45-28-8)

Stars record before the game
(41-32-8)

Tonight's starting lineup for your LA Kings

Tanner Pearson-Anze Kopitar-Dustin Brown

Tobias Rieder-Jeff Carter-Tyler Toffoli

Kyle Clifford-Adrian Kempe-Trevor Lewis

Nate Thompson-Michael Amadio-Jonny Broadzinski

Defense Pairings

Oscar Fantenberg-Drew Doughty

Alec Martinez-Christian Folin

Dion Phaneuf-Paul LaDue

Tonight's starting goalie for your LA Kings is Jonathan Quick (backup goalie is Jack Campbell)

Scratches for tonight's game: Sheldon Rempal Torrey Mitchell Daniel Brickley Kevin Gravel Andy Andreoff

players on the injury reserve: Jake Muzzin (upper body) Alex Iafallo (upper body) Derek Forbort (knee injury)

At 6:41 in the 1st period the Stars scored to make it 1-0. The goal was scored by number 17 Devin shore, it was his (1st goal of the game and 11th of the season). Then at 8:40 the Stars made it 2-0 the goal was scored by number 14 Jamie Benn, it was his (1st goal of the game and 34th of the season). At 11:35 it was 3-0 Stars. The goal was scored by number 14 Jamie Benn it was his (2nd goal of the game and 35th of the season). Then at 13:57 the Stars made it 4-0. The goal was scored by number 14 Jamie Benn, it was his (3rd goal of the game a hat trick and 36th of the season).

Kings record after the game
(45-29-8)

Stars record after the game
(42-32-8))

2017-18 Regular Season Game 81 LA Kings Vs Minnesota Wild

Your LA Kings play their second to final game of the 2017-18 Regular Season as they take on the Minnesota Wild. The Kings are heading to the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Kings will either face the Vegas Golden Knights or the San Jose Sharks in the Western Cinferrence Quarterfinlas. The Kings currently sit in the first wild card spot. Oscar Fantenberg and Jonny Broadzinski is back playing with the Kings after getting called up from the AHL and will be scratched for tonight’s game. Daniel Brickley is playing his first NHL game tonight

Kings record before the game
(44-28-8)

Wild record before the game
(44-26-10)

Tonight's starting lineup for your LA Kings

Tanner Pearson-Anze Kopitar-Dustin Brown

Tobias Rieder-Jeff Carter-Tyler Toffoli

Kyle Clifford-Adrian Kempe-Trevor Lewis

Andy Andreoff-Michael Amadio-Nate Thompson

Defense Pairings

Kevin Gravel-Drew Doughty

Alec Martinez-Christian Folin

Dion Phaneuf-Daniel Brickley

Tonight's starting goalie for your LA Kings is Jonathan Quick (backup goalie is Jack Campbell)

Scratches for tonight's game: Sheldon Rempal Paul LaDue Torrey Mitchell Jonny Brodzinski Oscar Fantenberg

players on the injury reserve Jake Muzzin (upper body) Alex Iafallo (upper body) Derek Forbort (knee injury)

55 seconds into the game the Kings scored to put them up 1-0. The goal was scored by number 23 Dustin Brown, it was his (1st goal of the game and 25th of the season). Then at 3:12 the Wild came back and tied the game at 1-1. The goal was scored by number 6 Ryan Murphy, it was his (1st goal of the game and 2nd of the season). At 5:02 the Wild scored again and made it 2-1. The goal was scored by number 24 Matt Dumba, it was his (1st goal of the game and 14th of the season).

At 7:42 in the 2nd period the Kings scored to tie the game up at 2-2. The goal was scored by number 23 Dustin Brown, it was his (2nd goal of the game and 26th of the season). Then at 12:57 the Kings took the lead and made it 3-2. The goal was scored by number 10 Tobias Rieder, it was his (1st goal of the game and 12th of the season). At 19:10 the Kings scored again to make it 4-2. The goal was scored by number 23 Dustin Brown, it was his (3rd goal of the game a hat trick and his 27th of the season).

At 5:42 in the 3rd period the Wild made it 3-4. The goal was scored by Eric Staal, it was his (1st of the game and 41st of the season).  Then at 9:24 the Wild tied the game at 4-4. The goal was scored by number 39 Nate Prosser, it was his (1st goal of the game and 3rd of the season). That was the end of regulation so the game had to be decided in overttime.

23 seconds into OT the Kings scored to win the game 5-4! The goal was scored by number 23 Dustin Brown, it was his (4th goal of the game and 28th if the season).

Kings record after the game
(43-28-8)

Wild record after the game
(44-26-11)

Kings are Stanley Cup Playoff Bound

The LA Kings have punched their ticket to the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs! The Kings clinched their spot due to the Chicago Blackhawks crafting the St Louis Blues 4-3.

2017-18 Regular Season Game 80 LA Kings Vs Colorado Avalanche

Tonight is the third to final game for the Kings as they take on the Colorado Avalanche, both of these teams are holding the last two spots in the Western Conference in the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Kings record before the game
(43-28-8)

Avalanche record before the game
(42-28-9)

Tonight's starting lineup for your LA Kings

Tanner Pearson-Anze Kopitar-Dustin Brown

Tobias Rieder-Jeff Carter-Tyler Toffoli

Kyle Clifford-Adrian Kempe-Trevor Lewis

Nate Thompson-Michael Amadio-Torrey Mitchell

Defense Pairings

Derek Forbort-Drew Doughty

Alec Martinez-Christian Folin

Dion Phaneuf-Paul LaDue

Tonight's starting goalie for your LA Kings is Jonathan Quick (backup goalie is Jack Campbell)

Scratches for tonight's game: Andy Andreoff Daniel Brickley Sheldon Rempal Kevin Gravel

players on the injury reserve Jake Muzzin (upper body) Alex Iafallo (upper body)

At 9:29 in the 1st period the Kings scored to get on the board first and made it 1-0. The goal was scored by number 71 Torrey Mitchell, it was his (1st goal of the game and 6th of the season). Then at 12:32 the Kings made it 2-0. The goal was scored by number 23 Dustin Brown, it was his (1st goal of the game and 24th of the season).

At 4:31 in the 2nd period the Avalanche scored to cut the Kings lead in half at 1-2. The goal was scored by number 13 Alexander Kerfoot, it was his (1st goal of the game and 19th of the season).

At 2:00 minutes in the 3rd period the Kings made it 3-1. The goal was scored by number 13 Kyle Clifford, it was his (1st goal of the game and 6th of the season).

Kings record after the game
(44-28-8)

Avalanche record after the game
(42-29-9)

Kings sign Daniel Brickley and Sheldon Rempal

Your LA Kings signed defenseman Daniel Brickley and forward Sheldon Rempal. Brickley played in the NCAA last season and has joined the Kings as a free agent out of college from Minnesota State. His number will be 78 with the Kings, while Rempal played for Clarkson University and will wear number 41.

Daniel Brickley

Sheldon Rempal