Kings https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings Kings en-US Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:19:42 GMT With playoffs looming, Kings end regular season matching franchise records for points, wins https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-17/taylor-ward-kings-flames-recap With many of its top players sitting out ahead of their first-round playoff series against the Oilers, the Kings fall 5-1 to the Flames in their regular-season finale. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:19:42 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-17/taylor-ward-kings-flames-recap Samuel Helenius has two goals as Kings defeat the Seattle Kraken https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-15/kings-vs-seattle-kraken-recap Samuel Helenius scored twice, David Rittich made 28 saves, and the Kings spoiled the Kraken’s home and season finale. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:44:30 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-15/kings-vs-seattle-kraken-recap Kings dominate Oilers to secure home ice against them in playoffs https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-14/kings-defeat-oilers-home-ice-playoffs In a preview of another first-round playoff series against the Oilers, the Kings dominate in a scrappy, 5-0 win to secure home ice against Edmonton. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:19:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-14/kings-defeat-oilers-home-ice-playoffs How Kings' locker room L.A. Fire helmet is much more than a good-luck charm https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-14/kings-fire-helmet-locker-room-firefighters The battle-scarred helmet the Kings received from two Los Angeles firefighters has proven to be a major good-luck charm, and a reminder of life's true heroes. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:00:54 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-14/kings-fire-helmet-locker-room-firefighters Kevin Fiala scores twice in Kings' defeat of the Avalanche https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-12/los-angeles-kings-vs-colorado-avalanche-nhl-game-recap It's the second consecutive game that Kevin Fiala has scored twice, while Quinton Byfield and Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists apiece. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 23:06:42 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-12/los-angeles-kings-vs-colorado-avalanche-nhl-game-recap Ducks have improved, but loss to playoff-bound Kings shows there's still work to do https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/story/2025-04-10/kings-ducks-stand-nhl In the final meeting of the season between the Southern California rivals, the Kings defeat the Ducks 6-1 to keep a four-point lead over the Edmonton Oilers. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:50:31 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/story/2025-04-10/kings-ducks-stand-nhl Kings fall to Kraken but stay four points ahead of Oilers https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-07/kings-lose-seattle-kraken-nhl-recap Matty Beniers and Brandon Montour score 54 seconds apart late in the first period to help lead the Seattle Kraken to a 2-1 win over the Kings. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:42:55 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-07/kings-lose-seattle-kraken-nhl-recap Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL scoring record https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-06/alex-ovechkin-breaks-wayne-gretzkys-nhl-scoring-record Alex Ovechkin scored in the second period against the Islanders Sunday, touching off a celebration after he broke Wayne Gretzky's NHL scoring record. Sun, 06 Apr 2025 18:00:23 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-06/alex-ovechkin-breaks-wayne-gretzkys-nhl-scoring-record Kings defeat Oilers and clinch playoff berth after Golden Knights beat Flames https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-05/kings-defeat-oilers-strengthening-their-hopes-of-home-ice-in-the-playoffs Kevin Fiala scored his 30th goal of the season and Darcy Kuemper made 27 saves in his fifth shutout of the season in the Kings' victory. Sat, 05 Apr 2025 23:19:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-05/kings-defeat-oilers-strengthening-their-hopes-of-home-ice-in-the-playoffs Kings' top line is one of the NHL's best scoring trios. So why don't they have a nickname? https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-05/kings-top-scoring-line-nickname The Kings' top line of Andrei Kuzmenko and Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe have been on a tear, but the one thing they can't score is a final decision on a nickname. Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:00:40 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-05/kings-top-scoring-line-nickname Kevin Fiala and Trevor Moore help power Kings to their third straight win https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-03/kings-vs-utah-recap-fiala-moore Kevin Fiala and Trevor Moore score to help lift the Kings to a 4-2 win over Utah that keeps them ahead of Edmonton in the race for home ice in the playoffs. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 04:00:50 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-03/kings-vs-utah-recap-fiala-moore Kings beat NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets, set record with 28th home victory https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-02/kings-vs-winnipeg-jets-recap Andrei Kuzmenko, Adrian Kempe and captain Anze Kopitar had one goal and one assist apiece during the Kings' 4-1 home win Winnipeg Jets Tuesday. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:11:46 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-02/kings-vs-winnipeg-jets-recap The Dodgers sell hot dogs for $7.99. The Diamondbacks sell them for $2.99. Why? https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/the-dodgers-sell-hot-dogs-for-7-99-the-diamondbacks-sell-them-for-2-99-why As ticket prices have soared, a small but growing number of teams in all sports are offering a limited menu of basic concession items at fan-friendly prices. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:07 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/the-dodgers-sell-hot-dogs-for-7-99-the-diamondbacks-sell-them-for-2-99-why Championship blues: Dodgers games used to be affordable family entertainment. No more. https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/dodgers-ticket-price-trump-rob-manfred-stan-kasten-arte-moreno-angels If tickets to sporting events have gotten too expensive for the average fan, then Dodger Stadium is a flash point in the debate over whether teams should pursue every dollar they can. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:52 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/dodgers-ticket-price-trump-rob-manfred-stan-kasten-arte-moreno-angels Yoshinobu Yamamoto outduels Jacob deGrom, makes statement in Dodgers' win over Rangers https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/yoshinobu-yamamoto-dominates-dodgers-rangers Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominates over seven shutout innings and the Dodgers score a couple runs in the ninth to take a 3-0 win over the Texas Rangers. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:41:57 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/yoshinobu-yamamoto-dominates-dodgers-rangers Anticipating birth of first child, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani goes on paternity leave https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/shohei-ohtani-paternity-birth-first-child-dodgers-rangers The Dodgers place Shohei Ohtani on the paternity list before their weekend series against the Texas Rangers in anticipation of his first child be born. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:31:01 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/shohei-ohtani-paternity-birth-first-child-dodgers-rangers Clippers-Nuggets playoff preview: Controlling Nikola Jokic key to series https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-18/los-angeles-clippers-denver-nuggets-nba-playoff-series-preview Denver's all-world center will be the focus of the Clippers' stingy defense, with 7-foot Ivica Zubac the focal point of their attack. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:22:14 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-18/los-angeles-clippers-denver-nuggets-nba-playoff-series-preview