The Los Angeles Kings are set to face the Minnesota Wild at Crypto.com Arena in their final home game before a seven-game road trip. The Kings previously defeated the Wild 5-1 in November, and tonight's game marks Anze Kopitar's 1,400th career game. The Kings are considering lineup changes, including activating Akil Thomas from injured reserve. The team aims to maintain their recent winning streak by leveraging their effective forechecking strategy, particularly from the line of Warren Foegele, Quinton Byfield, and Tanner Jeannot.
The LA Kings defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-1, scoring five unanswered goals to secure their position at the top of the Pacific Division. Trevor Lewis scored twice, including his 100th career NHL goal, while Quinton Byfield recorded his first goal of the season. The Kings' penalty kill was effective, stopping all four of the Wild's power-play attempts. Goalie David Rittich made 23 saves, contributing to the Kings' victory. The team will next face the Vancouver Canucks.
The LA Kings secured a 5-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, with Quinton Byfield's impressive solo goal and Pierre-Luc Dubois' two goals contributing to the win. Despite playing with 11 forwards due to an early injury, the Kings displayed a strong performance, extending their home winning streak. Coach Jim Hiller praised Byfield's standout goal and the team's response to playing with fewer forwards. The Kings are set to face Nashville after a brief break.
The LA Kings secured a 4-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, with goals from Pierre-Luc Dubois, Trevor Lewis, and Quinton Byfield, who also scored twice. Byfield emphasized the importance of the win and praised the team's defensive effort, while Dubois highlighted the team's resilience and unity. Goaltender David Rittich expressed confidence in the team's abilities and credited the penalty kill for their strong performance. Interim head coach Jim Hiller celebrated his first victory and the team's quick goals in the second period. The Kings will now prepare for a four-game road trip after a travel day to Buffalo.
The Los Angeles Kings are set to face the Nashville Predators in a crucial game before the NHL All-Star break, with both teams tied in the Wild Card standings. Forward Quinton Byfield is expected to return to the lineup after missing two games due to illness, while forward Trevor Lewis' status remains uncertain. The Kings are aiming to cut down on penalties after a disruptive game against the St. Louis Blues, as they seek to end a string of losses and gain positive momentum heading into the break.
The LA Kings set a new NHL record by winning their 11th consecutive road game with a 4-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Defenseman Drew Doughty and forward Quinton Byfield each scored two goals, while goaltender Cam Talbot recorded his second shutout of the season. The Kings' road winning streak is the longest season-opening road winning streak in NHL history.
The LA Kings defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 in a game that saw Quinton Byfield score two goals, including the game-winner, and Anze Kopitar become the franchise leader in assists. Byfield's goals set a new single-season career-high for him, and he extended his point streak against Colorado to four games. Kopitar's assist on Byfield's second goal was his 758th career assist, surpassing Marcel Dionne for the most in franchise history. The Kings pulled ahead with two goals in less than a minute in the third period, securing the win.
The LA Kings defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-1 in a dominant performance, with goals from Quinton Byfield, Blake Lizotte, Adrian Kempe, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Kevin Fiala. The Kings scored two goals in 19 seconds early in the first period and never looked back. Cam Talbot made 29 saves in net for the Kings. The win brings the Kings' record to 10-3-3 for the season.
The Los Angeles Kings will face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs in an NHL regular-season game tonight. The Kings are looking for consistency in their lineup and are expected to start goaltender Cam Talbot. The Maple Leafs will have Joseph Woll in net. The Kings' defensemen have been contributing offensively, with seven goals in the first eight games of the season. Forward Quinton Byfield is playing with confidence and will have the opportunity to play in front of friends and family in Toronto. The Kings will be wearing their alternate jerseys for the first time this season.
