LA Kings Name New Head Coach Todd McLellan

Today your LA Kings hired Todd McLellan as the team’s 29th head coach. McLellan formerly coached the Edmonton Oilers from 2015-16 season to November 20th of the 2018-19 season. He also coached the San Jose Sharks from 2008-09 to the 2014-15 season. McLellan was coaching the Sharks and faced the Kings three times in the playoffs in 2011 2013 and 2014.

LA Kings 2019 NHL Draft Lottery

Tonight April 9th, 2019 is the 2019 NHL Draft Lottery. The Kings will have a pick in the top 5 picks this year. Here’s how the Draft Lottery will work

There will be three lottery drawings. The first draw determines the team selecting first overall, the second draw determines the team selecting second, and the third draw determines the team selecting third. The 12 teams whose ping pong balls were not chosen will be slotted in the 4-15 draft spots in inverse order of their regular season points.

The Kings will fall no further than the fifth pick in the lottery. The Kings will have a 26.5% chance at getting a top two pick.

The Kings will be drafting 5th overall at this years draft.

Kings 2018-19 Season Report

This season was a lot of disappointment for your Kings. They ended up getting 2nd to last place in the whole league. The Kings will hire a new head coach this offseason along with trying to acquire new players via free agency, trading, or getting prospects in the draft

2018-19 Regular Season Game 82 Vegas Golden Knights Vs LA Kings

Good Evening Hockey Fans! Tonight is the final game of the season for your LA Kings as they take on the Vegas Golden Knights. The Kings have had a terrible season and did not exceed the expectations that were set at the beginning of the season. Blake Lizotte will make his NHL debut tonight with the Kings. Micheal Amadio was sent down to the Ontario Regin

Kings record before the game

(30-42-9)

Golden Knights record before the game

(43-31-7)

Tonight's starting lineup for your Kings

Alex Iafallo-Anze Kopitar-Dustin Brown

Carl Grundstrom-Adrian Kempe-Tyler Toffoli

Kyle Clifford-Jeff Carter-Trevor Lewis

Austin Wagner-Blake Lizotte-Ilya Kovalchuk

Defense Pairings

Derek Forbort-Drew Doughty

Alec Martinez-Matt Roy

Paul LaDue-Dion Phaneuf

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

Scratches for tonight's game: Jonny Brodzinski Sean Walker

Players on the injury reserve: Brendan Leipsic (lower body injury) Kurtis MacDermid

At 12:15 in the 1st period the Kings scored to make it a 1-0 game. The goal was scored by number 17 Ilya Kovalchuk, the goal was his (1st if the game and 15th if the season). Then at 15:00 the Kings made it a 2-0 game. The goal was scored by number 77 Jeff Carter, the goal was his (1st of the game and 13%th of the season).

Kings penalty to Dustin Brown 2 minute minor for Hooking. Time of the 15:41 in the 1st period.

Golden Knights penalty to Nick Holden 2 minute minor for Tripping. Time of the penalty 18:36 in the 1st period.

Shot total in the 1st period

Kings 15

Golden Knights 7

At 10:35 in the 2nd period the Kings made it a 3-0 lead. The goal was scored by number 81 Matt Roy, the goal was his (1st of the game and 2nd if the season). Then 16 seconds later and at 10:51 the Knights made it a 1-3 game. The goal was scored by number 73 Brandon Pirri, the goal was his (1st of the game and 12th of the season). At 13:09 the Knights cut the Kings lead and half by a score 2-3. The goal was scored by 7 Valentin Zykov, the goal was his (1st of the game and 2nd of the season).

Kings penalty to Dion Phaneuf 2 minute minor for Slashing. Time of the penalty 19:04 in the 2nd period of play.  

Shot total in the 2nd period

Kings 3

Golden Knights 11

At 8:52 the Kings made it a 4-2 game. The goal was scored by number 11 Anze Kopitar, the goal was his (1st of the game and 22nd of the season). Then at 19:05 the Kings finished off the season by scoring a empty net goal and making it a 5-2 game. The goal was scored by number 17 Ilya Kovalchuk, the goal was his (2nd of the game and 16th of the season).

Golden Knights penalty to Deryk Engelland 2 minute minor for Hooking. Time of the penalty 7:27 in the 3rd period.

Golden Knights penalty to Max Pacioretty 2 minute minor for Interference. Time of the penalty 14:12 in the 3rd period.

Shot total in the 3rd period

Kings 14

Golden Knights 13

Kings record after the game

(31-42-9)

Golden Knights record after the game

(39-38-10)

Kings shots on goal 32

Golden Knights shots on goal 31

Kings powerplay 1 for 3

Golden Knights powerplay 0 for 2

Kings faceoff percentage 47%

Golden Knights faceoff percentage 53%

Kings hit total 16

Golden Knights hit total 9

Kings blocked shots total 16

Golden Knights blocked shots total 16

Post game notes

Kings record against the Golden Knights (3-2-0)

2018-19 Regular Season Game 81 LA Kings Vs Anaheim Ducks

Good Evening Kings Fans! Tonight is the final road game for your Kings this season as they head just up the road to Anaheim to face the Ducks. If the Kings win it will be the first ever time they would sweep the Ducks in Regular Season play.

Kings record before the game

(30-41-9)

Ducks record before the game

(34-37-10)

Tonight's starting lineup for your Kings

Alex Iafallo-Anze Kopitar-Dustin Brown

Carl Grundstrom-Adrian Kempe-Tyler Toffoli

Kyle Clifford-Jeff Carter-Trevor Lewis

Austin Wagner-Michael Amadio-Ilya Kovalchuk

Defense Pairings

Derek Forbort-Drew Doughty

Alec Martinez-Matt Roy

Paul LaDue-Dion Phaneuf

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

Scratches for tonight's game: Jonny Brodzinski Blake Lizotte Sean Walker

Players on the injury reserve: Brendan Leipsic (lower body injury) Kurtis MacDermid

At 11:51 in the 1st period the Kings made it a 1-0 game. The goal was scored by number 10 Michael Amadio. The goal was his (1st of the game and 6th of the season). Then at 14:02 the Ducks tied it up at 1-1. The goal was scored by number 57 Carter Rowney, the goal was his (1st of the game and 7th of the season).

Kings penalty to Adrian Kempe 2 minute minor for Slashing.time of the penalty 1:52 in the 1st period.

Shot total in the 1st period

Kings 13

Ducks 13

At 10:38 in the 2nd period the Ducks made it a 2-1 game. The goal was scored by number 5 Kolbin Holzer, the goal was his (1st of the game and season). Then at 16:42 it was 3-1 Ducks. The goal was scored by number 11 Daniel Sprong, the goal was his (1st of the game and 14th of the season).  

Ducks penalty to Corey Perry 2 minute minor for Tripping. Time of the penalty 13:25 in the 2nd period.

Shot total in the 2nd period

Kings 12

Ducks 12

At 8:34 in the 3rd period the Ducks made it a 4-1 game. The goal was scored by number 34 Sam Steel, the goal was his (1st of the game and 6th of the season). Then at 14:57 the Kings made it a 2-4 game. The goal was scored by number 36 Carl Grundstrom, the goal was his (1st of the game and 5th of the season). At 18:48 the Ducks made it a 5-2 game. The goal was scored by number 33 Jakob Silfverberg, the goal was his (1st of the game and 24th of the season).

Ducks penalties to Nick Ritchie a 2 minute minor for Cross Checking and a 2 minute minor for  Roughing. Time of the penalties 4:55 in the 3rd period.

Ducks penalty to Nick Ritchie 2 minute minor for Hi-Sticking. Time of the penalty 10:15 in the 3rd period.

Ducks penalties to Nick Ritchie 2 minute minor for Slashing and a 10 minute misconduct. Time of the penalty 19:12 in the 3rd period.

Ducks penalty to Ryan Getzlaf 10 minute misconduct. Time of the penalty 19:12 in the 3rd period.

Kings penalties to Adrian Kempe and Kyle Clifford 10 minute misconduct. Time of the penalty 19:12 in the 3rd period.

Shot total in the 3rd period

Kings 21

Ducks 8

Kings record after the game

(30-42-9)

Ducks record after the game

(39-37-10)

Kings shots on goal 46

Ducks shots on goal 35

Kings powerplay 0 for 5

Ducks powerplay 0 for 1

Kings faceoff percentage 58%

Ducks faceoff percentage 42%

Kings hit total 21

Ducks hit total 10

Kings blocked shots total 11

Ducks blocked shots total 11

Post game notes

Kings record against the Ducks (3-1-0)

LA Kings sign St. Cloud State forward Blake Lizotte

Today your LA Kings signed forward St. Cloud State forward Blake Lizotte to a 3 year entry year deal. He will wear number 46 for the Kings and will expect to play in the Kings regular season finale against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday.

2018-19 Regular Season Game 80 LA Kings Vs Arizona Coyotes

Good Evening Hockey Fans! Tonight your LA Kings travel out of California for the final time this season as they take on the Arizona Coyotes. This is the third to final game of the season.

Kings record before the game

(29-41-9)

Yotes record before the game

(38-33-8)

Tonight's starting lineup for your Kings

Alex Iafallo-Anze Kopitar-Dustin Brown

Carl Grundstrom-Adrian Kempe-Tyler Toffoli

Kyle Clifford-Jeff Carter-Trevor Lewis

Austin Wagner-Michael Amadio-Ilya Kovalchuk

Defense Pairings

Derek Forbort-Drew Doughty

Alec Martinez-Matt Roy

Paul LaDue-Dion Phaneuf

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

Scratches for tonight's game: Jonny Brodzinski Kurtis MacDermid Sean Walker

Players on the injury reserve: Brendan Leipsic (lower body injury)

There were no goals in the 1st period.

Kings penalties to Kyle Clifford a 5 minute major for Fighting, a 2 minute Fight instigation (served by Michael Amadio) and a 10 minute misconduct. Time of the penalties 5:53 in the 1st period.

Coyotes penalty to Lawson Crouse a 5 minute major for Fighting. Time of the penalty 5:53 in the 1st period.

Kings penalty to Matt Roy 2 minute minor for Closing hand on the puck. Time of the penalty 7:29 in the 1st period.

Kings penalty to Derek Forbort 2 minute minor for Hooking. Time of the penalty 19:57 in the 1st period.

Shot total in the 1st period

Kings 7

Yotes 18

At 16:06 in the 2nd period Arizona scored to make it a 1-0 game. The goal was scored by number 15 Brad Richardson, the goal was his (1st of the game and 18th of the season). Then at 19:59 the Kings tied the game up at 1-1. The goal was scored by number 13 Kyle Clifford, the goal was his (1st of the game and 11th of the season).

Kings penalty to Anze Kopitar 2 minute minor for Slashing. Time of the penalty 8:52 in the 2nd period.

Shot total in the 2nd period

Kings 10

Yotes 17

At 3:29 in the 3rd period the Kings made it a 2-1 game. The goal was scored by number 22 Trevor Lewis, the goal was his (1st of the game and 3rd of the season). Then a/t19:15 the Kings added an empty net goal to make it a 3-1 game. The goal was scored by number 8 Drew Doughty, the goal was his (1st of the game and 8th of the season).

Kings penalty to Adrian Kempe 2 minute minor for Tripping. Time of the penalty 11:35 in the 3rd period.

Coyotes penalty to Oliver Ekman-Larsson 2 minute minor for Slashing. Time of the penalty 13:03 in the 3rd period.

Kings penalty to Dion Phaneuf 2 minute minor for Slashing. Time of the penalty 19:24 in the 3rd period

Kings record after the game

(30-41-9)

Yotes record after the game

(38-34-8)

Kings shots on goal 24

Yotes shots on goal 50

Kings powerplay 0 for 1

Yotes powerplay 0 for 6

Kings faceoff percentage 45%

Yotes faceoff percentage 55%

Kings hit total 31

Yotes hit total 26

Kings blocked shots total 14

Yotes blocked shots total 14

Post game notes

Kings record against the Yotes (2-2-0)

2018-19 Regular Season Game 79 Calgary Flames Vs LA Kings

Good Evening Kings Fans! Tonight the Calgary Flames are in town to battle your LA Kings for the final time this season. The Flames have Clinched the number 1 overall seed in the Western Conference for the playoffs. Kings forwards Dustin Brown and Anze Kopitar will be reconisged for reaching huge milestones with the club, Kopitar will be playing his 1,000 NHL game tonight (Kopitar will get a silver stick for the game this Saturday April 6th for playing his 1,000 game tonight). While for Brown he will be reconsigned for playing his 1,112 which broke former LA King Dave Taylor’s games played record.

In Kings prospect news the team has signed forward Sean Durzi to a three year entry level contract today. Durzi is a 20 year old right handed shot defenseman who the Kings got as part of the trade to Toronto that sent Jake Muzzin to the Leafs.

Kings record before the game

(29-40-9)

Flames record before the game

(49-23-7)

Tonight's starting lineup for your Kings

Alex Iafallo-Anze Kopitar-Dustin Brown

Carl Grundstrom-Adrian Kempe-Tyler Toffoli

Kyle Clifford-Jeff Carter-Trevor Lewis

Austin Wagner-Michael Amadio-Ilya Kovalchuk

Defense Pairings

Derek Forbort-Drew Doughty

Alec Martinez-Matt Roy

Kurtis MacDermid-Sean Walker

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

Scratches for tonight's game: Dion Phaneuf Paul LaDue Jonny Brodzinski

Players on the injury reserve: Brendan Leipsic (lower body injury)

At 2:07 in the 1st period the Flames scored to make it a 1-0 game. The goal was scored by number 10 Derek Ryan, the goal was his (1st of the game and 11th of the season). At 14:09 the Flames made it a 2-1 game. The goal was scored by number 93 Sam Bennett, the goal was his (1st of the game and 13th of the season). Then at 13:29 the Kings tied the game up at 1-1. The goal was scored by number 13 Kyle Clifford, the goal was his (1st of the game and 10th of the season). At 19:13 the Kings tied the game at 2-2. The goal was scored by number 23 Dustin Brown, the goal was his (1st of the game and 22 of the season).

Flames penalty to Sam Bennett 2 minute minor for Hooking. Time of the penalty 6:34 in the 1st period.

Flames penalty to Mark Jankowski 2 minute minor for Tripping. Time of the penalty 16:51 in the 1st period

Shot total in the 1st period

Kings 8

Flames 10

At 6:46 in the 2nd period the Flames made it a 3-2 game. The goal was scored by number 13 Johnny Gaudreau, the goal was his (1st of the game and 36th of the season).

Flames penalty to Alan Quine 2 minute minor for Holding. Time of the penalty 3:15 in the 2nd period.

Shot total in the 2nd period

Kings 11

Flames 5

13 seconds into the 3rd period the Flames made it a 4-2 game. The goal was scored by number 18 James Neal, the goal was his (1st of the game and 7th of the season). Then at 2:33 it was 5-2 Calgary. The goal was scored by number 10 Derek Ryan, the goal was his (2nd of the game and 12th of the season). At 8:30 the Flames made it a 6-2 game. The goal was scored by number 88 Andrew Mangiapane, the goal was his (1st of the game and 8th of the season). 15 seconds later at 8:45 the Flames made it a 7-2 game. The goal was scored by number 77 Mark Janikowski, the goal was his (1st of the game and 13th of the season).

Kings penalty to Dustin Brown 2 minute minor for Hi-Sticking. Time of the penalty 11:47 in the 3rd period

Shot total in the 3rd period

Kings 6

Flames 15

Kings record after the game

(29-41-9)

Flames record after the game

(59-23-7)

Kings shots on goal 25

Flames shots on goal 30

Kings powerplay 0 for 3

Flames powerplay 0 for 1

Kings faceoff percentage 46%

Flames faceoff percentage 54%

Kings hit total 14

Flames hit total 15

Kings blocked shots total 12

Flames blocked shots total 12

Post game notes

Kings record against the Flames (1-2-0)