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Adrian Kempe – 10.3

Hear from forward Adrian Kempe following tonight’s 5-4 overtime defeat in San Jose. The post Adrian Kempe – 10.3 appeared first on LA Kings Insider .

LIVE THREAD – Kings @ Sharks, 10/3

Los Angeles Kings 4, San Jose Sharks 5 FINAL – OT Game Preview WATCH: ABTV, DAZN LISTEN: ESPN LA App, LA Kings App SOG: LAK – 35 SJS – 25 PP: LAK – 2/3 SJS – 1/2 First Period 1. LAK – Adrian Kempe (1) – (Artemi Panarin, Brandt Clarke) – 15:50 (PP) Second Period […] The post LIVE THREAD – Kings @ Sharks, 10/3 appeared first on LA Kings Insider .

Kings vs Sharks preview: LA’s 8-goal woes meet critical test

This Kings vs Sharks preview centers on a Los Angeles team trying to fix its defense. The Kings visit the San Jose Sharks on Saturday at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) after allowing eight goals in an 8-4 season-opening loss at Colorado on Sept. 30. San Jose is 1-0-0 after a 4-3 overtime win […]

Kings at Sharks game 2: Lines, game thread and how to watch

The San Jose Sharks showed off a new identity on Thursday night, going toe to toe with one of the nastier teams in the league and matching them jab for jab. The surprise wasn’t that Mason Marchment and Darnell Nurse went up against the Florida Panthers, but that Will Smith, Macklin Celebrini and Collin Graf were right there with them, bringing some of that dirty play that, while frowned upon by opponents, is often necessary to get a team far in the playoffs. It paid off with a 4-3 overtime win...

10/3 Preview – Special Teams Remain A Focal Point + 11/7 Alignment Tonight, Laferriere on Control, ABTV Debut

WHO: Los Angeles Kings (0-1-0) @ San Jose Sharks (1-0-0) WHAT: 2026-27 NHL Regular Season, Game 2/84 WHEN: Saturday, October 3 @ 7:00 PM Pacific WHERE: SAP Center – San Jose, CA HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: ABTV + DAZN – VIDEO: ESPN LA App – TWITTER: @dooleylak & @lakings TODAY’S MATCHUP: The LA Kings are […] The post 10/3 Preview – Special Teams Remain A Focal Point + 11/7 Alignment Tonight, Laferriere on Control, ABTV Debut appeared first on LA Kings Insider .

Free-Agent Patrik Laine Close To Signing, 2 Teams Named Finalists

The Patrik Laine sweepstakes are coming to an end, as the free-agent forward is reportedly down to two teams. According to reports, Laine is expected to sign with one of the Detroit Red Wings or Los Angeles Kings. The Detroit Red Wings and Los Angeles Kings have been the most active teams in trying to sign UFA Patrik Laine this week, per @makinenantti via the Kimanttia podcast 👀 Laine last played in an NHL game on October 16, 2025, before being sidelined for the remainder of last season… pic.t...

This Date in LA Kings History: October 3rd

From their humble beginnings as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through a pair of Stanley Cups to rosters filled with Hall of Fame players and fan favorites, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 60 years. Courtesy of the Kingstorian, Harry Ouzounian, here are some […]

Practice Report 10/2 – “Extensive” video review after Colorado + Discipline & PK Focus, Lineup Decisions, “A” Plan

After Wednesday’s defeat in Colorado, Peter Laviolette said that the footage from that game would certainly be used when the team got back to the rink on Friday. In the locker room today, players spoke about seeing a good chunk of video before practice, centering on a number of different topics. Comes with the territory […] The post Practice Report 10/2 – “Extensive” video review after Colorado + Discipline & PK Focus, Lineup Decisions, “A” Plan appeared first on LA Kings Insider .

LA Kings' Proposed Trade Package That Could Land Alexander Nikishin From Hurricanes

It appears that Alexander Nikishin's days as a Carolina Hurricane are numbered. As a restricted free agent, he's asked for a trade . But there are two major hurdles to overcome: Satisfying the Hurricanes' ask in a trade package, and making Nikishin happy with a new contract that will likely be in the $9 million AAV or greater range.   We heard earlier this week from Elliotte Friedman that the Los Angeles Kings are suitors for the big Russian D-man , and that there is mutual interest ...

Dylan Larkin’s trade rumors grow as many NHL teams reportedly talked with Red Wings

Many teams are interested in Dylan Larkin as the Detroit Red Wings explore trade options. The trade market for Dylan Larkin could be getting bigger as the Detroit Red Wings continue to deal with the fallout from the veteran center’s trade request. NHL insider David Pagnotta reported that several teams have shown interest in acquiring Larkin, including the San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins. Pagnotta indicated that some teams hav...

This Date in LA Kings History: October 2nd

From their humble beginnings as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through a pair of Stanley Cups to rosters filled with Hall of Fame players and fan favorites, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 60 years. Courtesy of the Kingstorian, Harry Ouzounian, here are some […]

Angeles Analysis – Game 1

There’s never really a good way to look at eight goals against. Even if you scored nine, I don’t think anyone would be happy with eight. I’ll have to go watch the Seattle Kraken’s media availability from November 29, 2022 to be certain. As Erik Haula put it after the game, when you score four […] The post Angeles Analysis – Game 1 appeared first on LA Kings Insider .

Top 10 Questions: 20256-27 Season

Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to answer the Top 10 Questions for the 2026-27 season. The new season is upon us. How will the Kings navigate the first season without Anze Kopitar? How will the new players perform and how will the team execute with their new coaching staff and system? What should fans […] The post Top 10 Questions: 20256-27 Season appeared first on LA Kings Insider .

Why Haven’t the Kings Put Kevin Fiala on LTIR?

Let’s begin with a public service announcement: this article contains math. Don’t worry, though; it should be easy enough. No reason to be scared. Earlier this week, all NHL teams had to submit their Opening Night rosters to the league office. Essentially, clubs had to prove that they were compliant with the agreed-upon salary cap […]

VIDEO SHORT: What Makes Hockey Special?

Just in time for the start of LA’s 2026-27 season, the Kings video crew and spliced together a quick video short highlighting just some of what makes hockey special. Take a look: Follow @mayorsmanor Note to webmasters/reporters: When recapping news or interviews from this site please remember to include a link to www.MayorsManor.com

Avalanche’s Cale Makar reveals why it’s tough to win fight against Nathan MacKinnon

Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon opened the 2026-27 season with two goals and eight shots on net, but his fight with Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke became one of the biggest moments of Wednesday night’s 8-4 win at Ball Arena. With fewer than seven minutes remaining and Colorado leading 6-4, MacKinnon challenged Clarke to […] The post Avalanche’s Cale Makar reveals why it’s tough to win fight against Nathan MacKinnon appeared first on ClutchPoints .