Adrian Kempe continues solidifying his reputation in the NHL, now in his ninth season with the Kings. The speedy winger has evolved into a skilled finisher and a standout performer in significant games.

(Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP) Los Angeles Kings’ Alex Turcotte (15) celebrates after his goal against the Vancouver Canucks with Adrian Kempe (9 ... and Los Angeles Kings’ Trevor Moore (12) vie for the puck during the second period of ...

Samuel Helenius and Adrian Kempe scored in the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Florida Panthers 2-1.

Head Coach Jim Hiller experimented with a lineup change that has long been seen as a last resort and the apparent choice to spark the offense. Kevin Fiala, a game-time decision due to illness, was paired with Quinton Byfield.

The Florida Panthers will celebrate some milestone nights on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings. Not only will Dmitry Kulikov play in his 1,000th NHL game, but Paul Maurice will coach in his 1,900th game.

THROUGH GAMES OF THURSDAY, JAN. 30, 2025

NOTE: this is not a rumor or suggestion of any kind. It’s an attempt to find a comparable trade to the recent NHL blockbuster between the Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes and Chicago Blackhawks.

Mikko Rantanen should indeed have been considered 'untouchable' or, rather, unmovable for the Colorado Avalanche. He was in the midst of contract negotiations with the club when he ended up in Carolina alongside Taylor Hall in a significant three-team trade.

The Kings take a two-goal lead in the first period before losing, 5-2, against their former head coach and dropping to 2-5-1 over their last eight games.

COLUMBUS -- Kirill Marchenko scored at 3:45 of overtime when the Columbus Blue Jackets recovered to defeat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 at Nationwide Arena on Saturday.

Our staff identified 13 buyers, nine sellers and 10 teams that could go either way (or do some buying and selling) at the trade deadline.

The Kings won 4-1 in the last matchup. Adrian Kempe led the Kings with two goals. TOP PERFORMERS: Lucas Raymond has scored 19 goals with 33 assists for the Red Wings. Marco Kasper has five goals ...