Editing Los Angeles Kings

{{Short description|National Hockey League team in Los Angeles, California}}
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{{Infobox NHL team
| team_name = Los Angeles Kings
| current = 2024–25 Los Angeles Kings season
| bg_color = background:#FFFFFF !important; border-top:#000000 5px solid !important; border-bottom:#A2AAAD 5px solid !important;
| text_color = #000000
| logo_image = Los Angeles Kings 2024 Logo.svg
| conference = [[Western Conference (NHL)|Western]]
| division = [[Pacific Division (NHL)|Pacific]]
| founded = 1967
| arena = '''[[Crypto.com Arena]]'''
| history = '''Los Angeles Kings'''<br />[[1967–68 NHL season|1967]]–present
| city = [[Los Angeles, California]]
| uniform_image = WCP-Uniform-LAK.png
| uniform_image_size =
| team_colors = Black, silver, white<ref name="LAKingsBrandEvolution">{{cite news|title=LA Kings Unveil Brand Evolution|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/la-kings-unveil-brand-evolution|publisher=NHL Enterprises, L.P.|website=NHL.com|date=June 20, 2024|access-date=June 22, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=LA Kings Officially Introduce New Home And Away Uniforms|url=https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/la-kings-officially-introduce-new-home-and-away-uniforms|publisher=NHL Enterprises, L.P.|website=LAKings.com|date=June 26, 2024|access-date=June 27, 2024|quote=Last week the Kings officially “retired” the team’s most recent primary logo, which made its debut in 2008 as the featured element of an alternate jersey. The team in 2011 adopted the logo as its primary mark, along with the team colors of black, silver, and white (the team colors remain). The Kings captured both of their Stanley Cups wearing the black version of that jersey.}}</ref><br />{{color box|#000000}} {{color box|#A2AAAD}} {{color box|#FFFFFF}}
| media_affiliates = [[FanDuel Sports Network West]]<br />[[KCAL-TV]]<br />[[ESPN Radio 710]]<br />[[KWKW|Tu Liga Radio 1330 AM]]
| owner = [[Anschutz Entertainment Group]]
| general_manager = [[Ken Holland]]
| head_coach = [[Jim Hiller]]
| captain = [[Anže Kopitar|Anze Kopitar]]
| minor_league_affiliates = [[Ontario Reign (AHL)|Ontario Reign]] ([[American Hockey League|AHL]])<br />[[Greenville Swamp Rabbits]] ([[ECHL]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lakingsinsider.com/2022/08/23/kings-announce-two-year-affiliation-agreement-with-echls-greenville-swamp-rabbits-reign-sign-5-to-ahl-contracts/ |title=Kings announce two-year affiliation agreement with ECHL's Greenville Swamp Rabbits + Reign sign 5 to AHL contracts |publisher=LA Kings Insider |date=August 23, 2022|accessdate=August 24, 2022}}</ref>
| stanley_cups = '''2''' ([[2012 Stanley Cup Finals|2011–12]], [[2014 Stanley Cup Finals|2013–14]])
| conf_titles = '''3''' ([[1992–93 NHL season|1992–93]], [[2011–12 NHL season|2011–12]], [[2013–14 NHL season|2013–14]])
| presidents'_trophies = '''0'''
| division_titles = '''1''' ([[1990–91 NHL season|1990–91]])
| website = {{URL|nhl.com/kings}}
}}
The '''Los Angeles Kings''' are a professional [[ice hockey]] team based in [[Los Angeles]]. The Kings compete in the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL) as a member of the [[Pacific Division (NHL)|Pacific Division]] in the [[Western Conference (NHL)|Western Conference]]. The team was founded on June 5, 1967, after [[Jack Kent Cooke]] was awarded an NHL expansion franchise for Los Angeles on February 9, 1966, becoming one of the six teams that began play as part of the [[1967 NHL expansion]].<ref>{{cite book|title=The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2017|date=2016|publisher=Dan Diamond and Associates, Inc.|location=Toronto, Ontario|isbn=978-1-894801-31-7|page=67}}</ref> The team plays its home games at [[Crypto.com Arena]] in [[downtown Los Angeles]], their home since the start of the [[1999–2000 NHL season|1999–2000 season]]. Prior to that, the Kings played for 32 years at [[The Forum (Inglewood, California)|the Forum]] in [[Inglewood, California]], a suburb of the [[Greater Los Angeles]] area.

During the 1970s and early 1980s, the Kings had many years marked by impressive play in the regular season only to be washed out by early playoff exits. Their highlights in those years included the strong goaltending of [[Rogie Vachon]], and the "Triple Crown Line" of [[Charlie Simmer]], [[Dave Taylor (ice hockey)|Dave Taylor]] and [[Hockey Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]]r [[Marcel Dionne]], who had a famous upset of the rising [[Edmonton Oilers]] in a 1982 playoff game known as the [[Miracle on Manchester]]. In 1988, the Kings traded with the Oilers to get their captain [[Wayne Gretzky]], leading to a successful phase of the franchise that raised hockey's popularity in Los Angeles, and helped elevate the sport's profile in the American [[Sun Belt]] region.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gretzky's trade to L.A. 25 years ago still creating ripple effect|url=http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/gretzkys-trade-to-l-a-25-years-ago-still-creating-ripple-effect|website=The Hockey News|agency=The Canadian Press|access-date=February 1, 2018|date=August 8, 2013}}</ref> Gretzky, fellow Hall of Famer [[Luc Robitaille]], and defenseman [[Rob Blake]] led the Kings to the franchise's sole division title in [[1990–91 NHL season|1990–91]], and the Kings' first [[Stanley Cup Finals]] appearance in [[1993 Stanley Cup Finals|1993]], where they lost to the [[Montreal Canadiens]].

After the 1993 Finals, the Kings entered financial problems, with a bankruptcy in 1995, which led to the franchise being acquired by [[Philip Anschutz]] (the owner of [[Anschutz Entertainment Group]] and the operators of Crypto.com Arena) and [[Edward P. Roski]]. A period of mediocrity ensued, with the Kings only resurging as they broke a six-year playoff drought in the [[2009–10 NHL season|2009–10 season]], with a team that included goaltender [[Jonathan Quick]], defenseman [[Drew Doughty]], and forwards [[Dustin Brown (ice hockey)|Dustin Brown]], [[Anže Kopitar|Anze Kopitar]], and [[Justin Williams]]. Under coach [[Darryl Sutter]], who was hired early in the [[2011–12 NHL season|2011–12 season]], and with the acquisition of [[Jeff Carter]], the Kings won two [[Stanley Cup]]s in three years: [[2012 Stanley Cup Finals|2012]] over the [[New Jersey Devils]], and [[2014 Stanley Cup Finals|2014]] over the [[New York Rangers]], while Quick and Williams respectively won the [[Conn Smythe Trophy]]. The franchise has had mixed success since; to the present day, the Kings qualified for the playoffs for the last three consecutive seasons, but only five times in the last decade, never advancing past the first round.

==History==
{{main|History of the Los Angeles Kings}}
===NHL expansion and the "Forum Blue and Gold" years (1967–1975)===
[[File:Forum Inglewood.JPG|thumb|[[The Forum (Inglewood, California)|The Forum]] was the second home of the Kings. The Forum was home of the Kings from 1967 to 1999.]]
When the NHL decided to [[1967 NHL Expansion|expand for the 1967–68 season]] amid rumblings that the [[Western Hockey League (1952–1974)|Western Hockey League]] (WHL) was proposing to turn itself into a major league and compete for the [[Stanley Cup]], Canadian entrepreneur [[Jack Kent Cooke]] paid the NHL $2 million to place one of the six expansion teams in Los Angeles.<ref name="KingsMediaGuide93-94P115">{{cite book | author = Los Angeles Kings Media Relations Department | title = 1993–94 Kings Media Guide | publisher = Los Angeles Kings | year = 1993 | page = 115}}</ref> Following a fan contest to name the team, Cooke chose the name Kings because he wanted his club to take on "an air of royalty," and picked the original team colors of purple (or "Forum Blue", as it was later officially called) and gold because they were colors traditionally associated with royalty. This color scheme, first popularized by the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]]'s [[LSU Tigers and Lady Tigers|LSU Tigers]] and later on the [[Minnesota Vikings]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL), was then adopted by the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA), which Cooke also owned.<ref>{{cite book |title=The Name Game: Football, Baseball, Hockey & Basketball How Your Favorite Sports Teams Were Named |last=Donovan |first=Michael Leo |year=1997 |publisher=Warwick Publishing |location=[[Toronto]] |isbn=1-895629-74-8}}</ref><ref name="LAKUniformHistory">{{cite web | publisher = Los Angeles Kings | title = Los Angeles Kings Uniform History | url = http://kings.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=41270 | access-date =July 25, 2012}}</ref> Cooke wanted his new NHL team to play in the [[Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena]], home of the Lakers, but the Los Angeles Coliseum Commission, which managed the Sports Arena (and still manages the [[Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum]] today), had already entered into an agreement with the WHL's [[Los Angeles Blades (WHL)|Los Angeles Blades]] (whose owners had also tried to land the NHL expansion franchise in Los Angeles) to play their games at the Sports Arena.<ref name="Cooke-Coliseum">{{cite news | last = Crowe | first = Jerry | title = Text Messages From Press Row | work= Los Angeles Times | date =November 30, 2007 | url = https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-nov-30-sp-crowe30-story.html | access-date =August 22, 2010}}</ref> Frustrated by his dealings with the Coliseum Commission, Cooke said, "I am going to build my own arena. ... I've had enough of this balderdash."<ref name="Cooke-Coliseum"/>

Construction on Cooke's new arena, [[The Forum (Inglewood, California)|the Forum]], was not yet complete when the [[1967–68 NHL season|1967–68 season]] began, so the Kings opened their first season at the [[Long Beach Arena]] in the neighboring city of [[Long Beach, California|Long Beach]] on October 14, 1967, defeating another expansion team, the [[Philadelphia Flyers]], 4–2.<ref name="KingsMediaGuide97-98P3">{{cite book | author = Los Angeles Kings Media Relations Department | title = Los Angeles Kings 1997–98 Media Guide | publisher = Los Angeles Kings | year = 1997 | page = 3}}</ref> The "Fabulous Forum" finally opened its doors on December 30, 1967, with the Kings being shut out by the Flyers, 2–0.<ref name="KingsMediaGuide97-98P4">{{cite book | author = Los Angeles Kings Media Relations Department | title = Los Angeles Kings 1997–98 Media Guide | publisher = Los Angeles Kings | year = 1997 | page = 4}}</ref> While the first two seasons had the Kings qualifying for the playoffs,<ref name="Kings0708GuideP202">{{cite book | author = Los Angeles Kings Communications Department | title = 2007–08 Los Angeles Kings Media Guide | page = 202}}</ref> afterwards poor management led the Kings into hard times. The general managers established a history of trading away first-round draft picks, usually for veteran players,<ref name="Kings0708GuideP178-187">{{cite book | author = Los Angeles Kings Communications Department | title = 2007–08 Los Angeles Kings Media Guide | pages = 178–187}}</ref> and attendance suffered during this time.<ref name="HockeyChron">{{cite book |last=Duhatschek |first=Eric |title=Hockey Chronicles |year=2001 |publisher=Checkmark Books |location=New York City |isbn=0-8160-4697-2 |display-authors=etal |url=https://archive.org/details/hockeychronicles00tren}}</ref> Eventually the Kings made a few key acquisitions to resurge as a contender. By acquiring [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] [[winger (hockey)|winger]] [[Bob Pulford]], who would later become the Kings' head coach, in 1970,<ref name="Kings0708Guide4">{{cite book | author = Los Angeles Kings Communications Department | title = 2007–08 Los Angeles Kings Media Guide | publisher = Los Angeles Kings | year = 2007 | page = 4}}</ref> Swedish center [[Juha Widing]] in a trade from the New York Rangers,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Peng |first1=Sheng |title=50 Forgotten Stories: Remembering Juha Widing |url=https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/50-forgotten-stories-remembering-juha-widing/c-284945118 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=April 8, 2019 |date=December 21, 2016}}</ref> and [[Montreal Canadiens]] goaltender [[Rogie Vachon]] in 1971,<ref name="VachonFR1">{{cite news | last = Matsuda | first = Gann | url = http://frozenroyalty.net/2010/11/08/former-la-kings-and-montreal-canadiens-great-rogie-vachon-still-on-the-outside-looking-in | title = Former LA Kings And Montreal Canadiens Great Rogie Vachon Still on the Outside Looking In | publisher = FrozenRoyalty.net/Gann Matsuda | date = November 8, 2010 | access-date = October 31, 2012 | archive-date = August 5, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170805060802/https://frozenroyalty.net/2010/11/08/former-la-kings-and-montreal-canadiens-great-rogie-vachon-still-on-the-outside-looking-in/ | url-status = dead}}</ref> the Kings went from being one of the worst defensive teams in the league to one of the best, and in 1974 they returned to the playoffs.<ref name="Kings0708GuideP202"/>

===Marcel Dionne and the "Triple Crown Line" (1975–1988)===
After being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in both [[1973–74 NHL season|1973–74]] and [[1974–75 NHL season|1974–75]], the Kings moved to significantly upgrade their offensive firepower when they acquired center [[Marcel Dionne]] from the [[Detroit Red Wings]].<ref name="Kings07008GuideP114">{{cite book |author=Los Angeles Kings Communications Department |title=2007–08 Los Angeles Kings Media Guide |page=114}}</ref> Behind Dionne's offensive prowess, the strong goaltending of Rogie Vachon, and the speed and scoring touch of forward [[Butch Goring]],<ref name="GoringFR">{{cite news |last=Matsuda |first=Gann |url=http://frozenroyalty.net/2010/02/24/butch-goring-was-the-la-kings-first-star-fan-favorite" |title=Butch Goring Was The LA Kings' First Star, Fan Favorite |publisher=FrozenRoyalty.net/Gann Matsuda |date=February 24, 2010 |access-date=July 25, 2012}}</ref> the Kings played two of their most thrilling seasons yet, with playoff match ups against the then-[[Atlanta Flames]] in the first round, and the [[Boston Bruins]] in the second round, both times being eliminated by Boston.

[[File:Marcel Dionne 1987.JPG|thumb|upright|left|Acquired by the Kings in 1975, [[Marcel Dionne]] was paired with [[Dave Taylor (ice hockey)|Dave Taylor]] and [[Charlie Simmer]]. The line, known as the Triple Crown Line, went on to be one of the highest-scoring line combinations in NHL history.]]
Bob Pulford left the Kings after the [[1976–77 NHL season|1976–77 season]] after constant feuding with then owner Jack Kent Cooke, and General Manager [[Jake Milford]] decided to leave as well. This led to struggles in the [[1977–78 NHL season|1977–78 season]], where the Kings finished below .500 and were easily swept out of the first round by the Maple Leafs. Afterwards, Vachon became a free agent and sign with the Red Wings. The following season, Kings coach [[Bob Berry (ice hockey)|Bob Berry]] tried juggling line combinations, and Dionne found himself on a new line with two young, mostly unknown players: second-year right winger [[Dave Taylor (ice hockey)|Dave Taylor]] and left winger [[Charlie Simmer]], who had been a career minor-leaguer.<ref name="Kings0708Guide4" /> Each player benefited from each other, with Simmer being the gritty player who battled along the boards, Taylor being the play maker, and Dionne being the natural goal scorer. This line combination, known as the "Triple Crown Line", would go on to become one of the highest-scoring line combinations in NHL history.<ref name="Kings0708Guide4" /><ref name="Miller105-109">{{cite book |last1=Miller |first1=Bob |last2=Schultz|first2=Randy|title=Bob Miller's Tales From The Los Angeles Kings|publisher=Sports Publishing, LLC|location=Champaign, Illinois|year=2006|isbn=1-58261-811-9 |pages=105–109}}</ref> During the first three seasons of the Triple Crown Line, a period where Dr. [[Jerry Buss]] purchased the Kings, the Lakers, and the Forum for $67.5 million,<ref name="KingsMediaGuide97-98P4" /> the Kings were eliminated in the first round. The Kings regressed in [[1981–82 NHL season|1981–82]] finishing 17th overall, but this was nevertheless good enough to make the [[1982 Stanley Cup playoffs]] under the new format put in place that year as they were still fourth in their division with 63 points, the lowest point total of any playoff team but ahead of the [[Colorado Rockies (NHL)|Colorado Rockies]], the worst team in the league that season. However, Los Angeles managed to upset the second overall [[Edmonton Oilers]], who finished 48 points ahead of them during the season and were led by the young [[Wayne Gretzky]].<ref name="2008OfficialGuideP152">{{cite book |editor=McCarthy, Dave |title=National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book 2008 |publisher=Triumph Books |year=2007 |page=152 |isbn=978-1-60078-037-0}}</ref> With two victories in Edmonton and one at the Forum – dubbed "[[Miracle on Manchester]]", where the Kings managed to erase a 5–0 deficit in the third period and eventually win in [[Overtime (hockey)|overtime]] – the Kings upset the vaunted Oilers, but they wound up eliminated by eventual finalists [[Vancouver Canucks]] in five games.<ref name="Kings0708GuideP5">{{cite book |author=Los Angeles Kings Communications Department |title=2007–08 Los Angeles Kings Media Guide |page=5}}</ref>

The 1982 off-season saw the moribund Rockies move to [[East Rutherford, New Jersey]]. To keep the divisions geographically and numerically balanced, the renamed [[New Jersey Devils]] were re-aligned to the Patrick Division while the [[Winnipeg Jets (1972–1996)|Winnipeg Jets]] took their place in the Smythe Division. It was immediately apparent that the Kings, now the lone American team in the division, would have a much more difficult time staying out of last place since Winnipeg, after struggling for their first two seasons after [[1979 NHL expansion|moving over from the WHA]], had already improved to a .500 record the previous season. Despite Dionne's leadership, the Kings missed the playoffs in the next two seasons.

The Kings managed to record a winning record in [[1984–85 NHL season|1984–85]] under coach [[Pat Quinn (ice hockey)|Pat Quinn]], although it was still only good enough for fourth place. This time, the Kings were quickly swept out of the playoffs by the Oilers on their way to capturing their second-straight Stanley Cup championship.<ref name="Kings0708GuideP202" /> After a losing season in [[1985–86 NHL season|1985–86]], the Kings saw two important departures during [[1986–87 NHL season|1986–87]], as Quinn signed a contract in December to become coach and general manager of the Vancouver Canucks with just months left on his Kings contract – eventually being suspended by [[NHL Commissioner|NHL President]] [[John Ziegler (sports administrator)|John Ziegler]] for creating a conflict of interest -<ref name="NYT-Quinn">{{cite news |title=SPORTS PEOPLE; 'Intolerable Position' |work=The New York Times |url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B0DE1D71039F933A25753C1A961948260 |date=October 7, 1987 |access-date=March 20, 2008}}</ref> and Dionne left the franchise in March in a trade to the [[New York Rangers]].<ref name="Kings0708GuideP180">{{cite book |author=Los Angeles Kings Communications Department |title=2007–08 Los Angeles Kings Media Guide |page=180}}</ref> Despite these shocks, a young squad that would lead the Kings into the next decade, including star forwards [[Bernie Nicholls]], [[Jimmy Carson]], [[Luc Robitaille]], and defenseman [[Steve Duchesne]],<ref name="Kings0708GuideP5" /> started to flourish under head coach [[Mike Murphy (ice hockey, born 1950)|Mike Murphy]], who played thirteen season with the Kings and was their captain for seven years, and his replacement [[Robbie Ftorek]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-12-07-sp-18172-story.html|title=Murphy Is Fired by Kings : Poor Record Cited; New Haven Coach May Get the Job|author=Crowe, Jerry|date=December 7, 1987|work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=March 20, 2008}}</ref><ref name="ftorek" /> The Kings made the playoffs for two seasons, but they were unable to get out of the first round given the playoff structuring forced them to play either the Oilers or the equally powerful [[Calgary Flames]] en route to the conference finals. In all, the Kings faced either the Oilers or the Flames in the playoffs four times during the 1980s.<ref name="playoff80s">{{cite web |url=http://kings.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=64410 |title=Playoff Games 1980s |publisher=Los Angeles Kings |access-date=March 20, 2008}}</ref>

===The Gretzky era (1988–1995)===
[[File:Wayne Gretzky statue at Star Plaza, downtown LA, USA - panoramio.jpg|thumb|upright|Statue of [[Wayne Gretzky]] outside Crypto.com Arena. Gretzky played with the Kings from 1988 to 1996.]]
In 1987, coin collector [[Bruce McNall]] purchased the Kings from Buss and turned the team into a Stanley Cup contender almost overnight. After changing the team colors to silver and black,<ref name="LAKUniformHistory" /> McNall acquired the league's best player, Wayne Gretzky, in a blockbuster trade with the Edmonton Oilers on August 9, 1988. The trade rocked the hockey world, especially north of the border, where Canadians mourned the loss of a player they considered a national treasure.<ref name="Miller">{{cite book |last1=Miller |first1=Bob |last2=Schultz |first2=Randy |title=Bob Miller's Tales From The Los Angeles Kings |year=2006 |isbn=1-58261-811-9 |pages=123–127|publisher=Sports Publishing LLC}}</ref> Gretzky's arrival generated much excitement about hockey and the NHL in Southern California, and the ensuing popularity of the Kings is credited for the arrival of another team in the region (the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, renamed the [[Anaheim Ducks]] in 2006), as well as the arrival of a new team in Northern California (the [[San Jose Sharks]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=700923 |title=Sunday Long Read: Roots take hold in California |date=January 19, 2014 |first=Curtis |last=Zupke |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=June 18, 2014}}</ref> and the NHL's expanding or moving into other [[Sun Belt]] cities such as [[Dallas Stars|Dallas]], [[Arizona Coyotes|Phoenix]], [[Tampa Bay Lightning|Tampa]], [[Florida Panthers|Miami]], [[Nashville Predators|Nashville]], and [[Vegas Golden Knights|Las Vegas]].<ref>{{cite journal |last=Roderick |first=Kevin |url=http://www.kevinroderick.com/gretzky.html |title=The Big Chill |journal=[[Los Angeles Magazine]] |date=December 2001 |access-date=February 7, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.foxsports.com/articles/nhl/nhls-expansion-struggles-changed-with-vegas-and-now-seattle |title=NHL's expansion struggles changed with Vegas and now Seattle |date=July 15, 2021 |first1=Stephen |last1=Whyno |first2=Aaron |last2=Beard |agency=Associated Press |access-date=February 15, 2022}}</ref>

In Gretzky's first season with the Kings, he led the team in scoring with 168 points on 54 goals and 114 assists and won his ninth [[Hart Memorial Trophy]] as the league's [[Most Valuable Player]]. The fourth overall Kings eliminated Gretzky's old team, the Oilers, in the first round of the 1989 playoffs before being swept out in the second round by the eventual Stanley Cup champion Flames.<ref name="playoff80s" /> Clashes between Gretzky and head coach Robbie Ftorek led to Ftorek's dismissal,<ref name="ftorek">{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-05-03-sp-2544-story.html |title=Kings' Success Doesn't Save Ftorek's Job : With Lack of Players' Support, Controversial Coach Is Fired |first=Tracy |last=Dodds |work=Los Angeles Times |date=May 3, 1989 |access-date=January 7, 2016}}</ref> and he was replaced by [[Tom Webster (ice hockey)|Tom Webster]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/1989/06/01/new-kings-coach-expects-great-things/ |title=New Kings Coach Expects Great Things |work=Chicago Tribune |date=June 1, 1989 |access-date=January 7, 2016}}</ref> The [[1989–90 NHL season|next season]], where Gretzky became the league's all-time leading scorer,<ref name="Weinberg">{{cite web |last=Weinberg |first=Rick |publisher=[[ESPN]] |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/espn25/story?page=moments/52 |title=Gretzky passes Howe as all-time scoring leader |date=July 18, 2004 |access-date=October 29, 2012}}</ref> was the inverse of its predecessor, with the Kings eliminating the defending champion Flames before falling to the eventual champion Oilers.<ref name="playoff80s" /> Gretzky spearheaded the Kings to their first regular season division title in franchise history in the 1990–91 season,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-03-30-sp-949-story.html |title=Kings Clinch First Division Title |work=Los Angeles Times |date=March 30, 1991 |author=Springer, Steve |access-date=March 20, 2008}}</ref> but the heavily favored Kings lost a close series against Edmonton in the second round that saw four games go into overtime.<ref name="playoff90s">{{cite web |url=http://kings.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=64412 |title=Playoff Games 1990s |publisher=Los Angeles Kings |access-date=March 20, 2008}}</ref> After a third straight elimination by the Oilers in 1992, Webster was fired. General manager Rogie Vachon was moved to a different position in the organization and named [[Nick Beverley]] as his successor, and Beverley hired [[Barry Melrose]], then with the [[American Hockey League]]'s [[Adirondack Red Wings]], as head coach.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.philly.com/1992-06-26/sports/26033343_1_contingency-fee-tyson-trial-desiree-washington |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130910115718/http://articles.philly.com/1992-06-26/sports/26033343_1_contingency-fee-tyson-trial-desiree-washington |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 10, 2013 |title=Kings Get New Coach From Detroit System |date=June 26, 1992 |work=Philadelphia Inquirer |access-date=March 20, 2008}}</ref>

Melrose would help the Kings reach new heights in the [[1992–93 NHL season|1992–93 season]], even if Gretzky missed 39 games with a career-threatening herniated thoracic disk. Led by Luc Robitaille, who served as captain in Gretzky's absence,<ref name="Sadowski29">{{cite book |author=Sadowski, Rick |title=Los Angeles Kings: Hockeywood |publisher=Sagamore Publishing |year=1993 |page=29 |isbn=0-915611-87-2}}</ref> the Kings finished with a 39–35–10 record (88 points), clinching third place in the Smythe Division.<ref name="2013-14MediaGuide">{{cite book |title=Los Angeles Kings 2013–14 Media Guide |last1=Kalinowski |first1=Mike |last2=Zager |display-authors=etal |first2=Jeremy |publisher=Los Angeles Kings |page=131}}</ref> Heavily contested series in the 1993 playoffs had the Kings eliminating the Flames, Canucks and Leafs en route to their first berth in the Stanley Cup Finals.<ref name="0708MediaGuideP203">{{cite book |author=Los Angeles Kings Communications Department |title=2007–08 Los Angeles Kings Media Guide |page=203}}</ref><ref name="Miller155–160">{{cite book |last1=Miller |first1=Bob |last2=Schultz |first2=Randy |title=Bob Miller's Tales From The Los Angeles Kings |pages=155–160}}</ref> In the [[1993 Stanley Cup Finals]], the Kings faced the [[Montreal Canadiens]]. They won the first game 4–1, but late in Game 2, with the Kings leading by a score of 2–1, Canadiens coach [[Jacques Demers]] requested a measurement of Kings defenseman [[Marty McSorley]]'s stick blade.<ref name="McSorleyFR">{{cite news |last=Matsuda |first=Gann |url=http://frozenroyalty.net/2012/05/29/mystery-intrigue-surrounding-former-la-kings-defenseman-marty-mcsorleys-illegal-stick-likely-to-live-on-for-eternity |title=Mystery, Intrigue Surrounding Former LA Kings Defenseman Marty McSorley's Illegal Stick Likely To Live on For Eternity |publisher=FrozenRoyalty.net |date=May 29, 2012 |access-date=June 5, 2014}}</ref> His suspicions proved to be correct, as the curve of blade was too great, and McSorley was penalized.<ref name="McSorleyFR" /> The Canadiens pulled their goaltender, [[Patrick Roy]], giving them a two-man advantage, and [[Éric Desjardins|Eric Desjardins]] scored on the resulting power play to tie the game.<ref name="McSorleyFR" /> Montreal went on to win the game in overtime on another goal by Desjardins,<ref name="McSorleyFR" /> and the Kings never recovered. They dropped the next two games in overtime, and lost Game 5, 4–1, giving the Canadiens their league-leading 24th Stanley Cup in franchise history.<ref name="0708MediaGuideP203" /><ref name="Miller160-167">{{cite book |last1=Miller |first1=Bob |last2=Schultz |first2=Randy |title=Bob Miller's Tales From The Los Angeles Kings |pages=160–167}}</ref>

===Bankruptcy, move to the Staples Center, and rebuild (1995–2009)===
The years after the 1993 playoff run were tough for the Kings, as a sluggish start in the [[1993–94 NHL season|1993–94 season]] cost them a playoff berth, their first absence from the postseason since 1986. However, Gretzky provided a notable highlight during that year on March 23, 1994, when he scored his 802nd career goal to pass [[Gordie Howe]] as the NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer. At the same time, McNall defaulted on a loan from [[Bank of America]], who threatened to force the Kings into bankruptcy unless he sold the team. After the federal government launched an investigation into his financial practices, McNall finally sold the club to IDB Communications founder Jeffrey Sudikoff and former [[Madison Square Garden]] president Joseph Cohen.<ref name="Fischler">{{cite book |title=Cracked Ice: An Insider's Look at the NHL |last=Fischler |first=Stan |author-link=Stan Fischler |year=1999 |publisher=Masters Press |location=[[Lincolnwood, Illinois]] |isbn=1-57028-219-6 |url=https://archive.org/details/crackediceinside0000fisc_c0m0}}</ref> It later emerged that McNall's free-spending ways put the Kings in serious financial trouble; at one point, Cohen and Sudikoff were even unable to meet player payroll, and were ultimately forced into bankruptcy in 1995.<ref name="0607guidep8">{{cite book | author=Los Angeles Kings Communications Department | title=Los Angeles Kings 2002–03 Media Guide | publisher= Los Angeles Kings | year=2002 | page = 8}}</ref> They were forced to trade many of their stronger players, and the middling results led to Gretzky demanding a trade to a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. He would be dealt to the [[St. Louis Blues]] in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-feb-27-sp-30893-story.html|title=Trade Gives Kings What They Need|date=February 27, 2001|author=Teaford, Elliott|access-date=January 7, 2016|work=Los Angeles Times}}</ref>

[[File:Mattias Norstrom.jpg|thumb|upright|Acquired in a trade with the [[New York Rangers]] in 1995, [[Mattias Norström|Mattias Norstrom]] was named as the team captain in 2001 and maintained the position until he was traded in 2007.]]
On October 6, 1995, one day before the [[1995–96 NHL season|1995–96 season opener]], a bankruptcy court approved the purchase of the Kings by [[Philip Anschutz]] and [[Edward P. Roski]] for $113.5 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-10-06-sp-53981-story.html|title=Kings' Sale Cleared by Bankruptcy Judge|author=Dillman, Lisa|date=October 6, 1995|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=January 7, 2016}}</ref> The subsequent rebuild saw the Kings only return to the playoffs in [[1998 Stanley Cup playoffs|1998]], led by captain Rob Blake and players like [[Jozef Stümpel|Jozef Stumpel]] and [[Glen Murray (ice hockey)|Glen Murray]], where the highly skilled St. Louis Blues swept the team in four games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=630295|title=A Look Back at 1998 And 'The Hit'|date=May 1, 2012|publisher=LAKings.com|access-date=January 7, 2016}}</ref> The Kings suffered through an injury-plagued season in [[1998–99 NHL season|1998–99]] as they finished last in the [[Pacific Division (NHL)|Pacific Division]] and missed the playoffs with a 32–45–5 record, leading to the dismissal of head coach [[Larry Robinson]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/la-kings-fire-coach-robinson/|date=April 19, 1999|agency=Associated Press|publisher=CBS News|title=L.A. Kings Fire Coach Robinson|access-date=January 7, 2016}}</ref>

The Kings, along with the Los Angeles Lakers, made an even bigger move in [[1999–2000 NHL season|1999]], as they left [[The Forum (Inglewood, California)|The Forum]] after 32 seasons and moved to the [[Staples Center]] in downtown Los Angeles, which was built by Anschutz and Roski. Staples Center was a state-of-the-art arena, complete with luxury suites and all modern amenities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kings.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=40920|title=KINGS ALL-TIME ARENAS: 1967 – PRESENT|publisher=Los Angeles Kings|access-date=January 4, 2016}}</ref> With a new home, a new coach ([[Andy Murray (ice hockey)|Andy Murray]]), a potential 50-goal scorer in the fold in [[Žigmund Pálffy|Zigmund Palffy]], and players such as Blake, Robitaille, Murray, Stumpel, [[Donald Audette]], [[Ian Laperrière]], and [[Mattias Norström|Mattias Norstrom]], the Kings improved dramatically, finishing the season the 1999–2000 season with a 39–31–12–4 record (94 points), good for second place in the Pacific Division. While Audette would struggle under the Kings' system and was unhappy as the number two right wing, most of the new Kings like [[Bryan Smolinski]] and Palffy would find success under Andy Murray.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-apr-10-sp-17933-story.html | title=Kings Finish What They Started, 4-3 | website=[[Los Angeles Times]] | date=April 10, 2000}}</ref> But in the 2000 playoffs, the Kings were once again dispatched in the first round, this time by the Detroit Red Wings in a four-game sweep.<ref name="playoff00s">{{cite web |url=http://kings.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=64413 |title=Playoff Games 2000s |publisher=Los Angeles Kings |access-date=March 20, 2008}}</ref>

The [[2000–01 NHL season|2000–01 season]] was controversial, as fans began to question AEG's commitment to the success of the Kings because they failed to significantly improve the team during the off-season. Adding fuel to the fire was the February 21, 2001, trade of star defenseman and fan favorite Rob Blake to the [[Colorado Avalanche]].<ref name="0506guidep8">{{cite book | author=Los Angeles Kings Communications Department | title=2005–06 Los Angeles Kings Media Guide | page = 8}}</ref> Despite this, two players received in the deal, right wing [[Adam Deadmarsh]] and defenseman [[Aaron Miller (ice hockey)|Aaron Miller]], became impact players for the Kings, who finished the 2000–01 season with a 38–28–13–3 record (92 points), good for a third-place finish in the Pacific Division and another first-round playoff date with the Detroit Red Wings.<ref name="0506guidep205">{{cite book | author=Los Angeles Kings Communications Department | title=2005–06 Los Angeles Kings Media Guide | page = 205}}</ref> The heavily favored Red Wings suffered an upset, losing in six games for the Kings' first playoff series win since 1993.<ref name="0708MediaGuideP203"/> In the second round, the Kings forced seven games in their series against the Avalanche, but lost to the eventual Stanley Cup champions.<ref name=playoff00s/>

Afterwards, during the off-season, Luc Robitaille turned down a one-year deal with a substantial pay cut and ended up signing with Detroit, as the Red Wings represented his best chance at winning the Stanley Cup, and like Tomas Sandstrom before him in 1997, Robitaille won the Stanley Cup with Detroit in 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hhof.com/htmlSpotlight/spot_oneononep200903.shtml|title=One on One with Luc Robitaille|publisher=Hockey Hall of Fame|date=May 27, 2011|access-date=January 5, 2016|archive-date=March 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316100341/http://www.hhof.com/htmlSpotlight/spot_oneononep200903.shtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Kings started off the season with a sluggish October and November, and then found their game again to finish with 95 points. They in fact were tied in points with the second-place Phoenix Coyotes, and only finished third in the Pacific Division and seventh in the West due to a head-to-head record — the Coyotes won the season series, 3–0–2. In the playoffs they met the Colorado Avalanche once again, this time in the first round. The series would prove to be a carbon copy of their previous meeting, with the Kings behind three games to one and bouncing back to tie the series, only to be dominated in the seventh game and eliminated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=736798|title=Lined up: Before the 70's|date=October 29, 2014|author=Kinkopf, Alex |publisher= LAKings.com|access-date=January 5, 2016}}</ref> The next seasons would be major disappointments as the Kings hit another major decline, missing the postseason up until the [[2009–10 NHL season|2009–10 season]].

During those mediocre seasons, there would be a few bright spots in the form of draft picks that would attribute to future success for the team, beginning with the [[2003 NHL entry draft]]. Players such as [[Dustin Brown (ice hockey)|Dustin Brown]] (2003), [[Anže Kopitar|Anze Kopitar]], [[Jonathan Quick]] (both 2005), and [[Drew Doughty]] (2008) were drafted and would help the Kings reach the playoffs once again.

===Return to the playoffs (2009–2011)===
[[File:Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty (22959833135).jpg|thumb|upright|Drafted by the Kings in the late 2000s, [[Anže Kopitar|Anze Kopitar]] (left) and [[Drew Doughty]] (right) helped the team become playoff contenders in the early 2010s.]]
During the 2009–10 season, the team had built a consistent roster with goaltender [[Jonathan Quick]], defenseman [[Drew Doughty]], and forwards [[Dustin Brown (ice hockey)|Dustin Brown]], [[Anže Kopitar|Anze Kopitar]] and [[Justin Williams]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=507114|title=Kings' rebuilding plan ahead of schedule|author=Rosen, Dan|date=November 22, 2009|publisher=Los Angeles Kings|access-date=January 5, 2016}}</ref> Finishing sixth overall in the West with 101 points, just the third 100-plus point season in franchise history, and establishing a franchise record with a nine-game unbeaten streak, the Kings returned to the playoffs, where they lost to a highly skilled third seeded [[Vancouver Canucks]] team in six games.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/playoffs/2010/columns/story?columnist=lebrun_pierre&id=5136029|title=Stars are the difference for Canucks|author-link=Pierre LeBrun |author=LeBrun, Pierre|publisher=ESPN|date=April 6, 2010|access-date=January 5, 2016}}</ref>

The Kings entered the [[2011 Stanley Cup playoffs|2011 playoffs]] as the seventh seed in the West and played the second seeded [[San Jose Sharks]] in the first round. Despite Anze Kopitar's absence with injury, the Kings pushed the series to six games until an overtime goal by [[Joe Thornton]] qualified the Sharks.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=310425008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110427103724/http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=310425008|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 27, 2011|title=Joe Thornton's OT goal sends Sharks to first-round series win|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN|date=April 26, 2011|access-date=June 18, 2014}}</ref>

===Stanley Cup championships (2011–2014)===
A bad start to the [[2011–12 NHL season|2011–12 season]] resulted in coach [[Terry Murray]] being fired, with [[Darryl Sutter]] being chosen as his replacement. The Kings were much improved under Sutter, finishing with the eighth seed after trading for [[Jeff Carter]] midseason and having finishing the season with a 40–27–15 record for 95 points. The Kings then headed into the [[2012 Stanley Cup playoffs|2012 playoffs]] against the back-to-back [[Presidents' Trophy]]-winning [[Vancouver Canucks]]. After playing two games in [[Vancouver]] and one in Los Angeles, the Kings were up 3–0 in the series, a franchise first. By winning Game 5 in Vancouver in overtime, the Kings advanced to the conference semifinals for the first time since the 2000–01 season, whereupon they swept the second-seeded St. Louis Blues, advancing to the conference finals for only the second time in franchise history. In doing so, the Kings also became the first NHL team to enter the playoffs as the eighth seed and eliminate the first- and second-seeded teams in the conference. They then defeated Phoenix in five games to reach the [[2012 Stanley Cup Finals|Stanley Cup Finals]], culminating in an overtime goal by [[Dustin Penner]] in Game 5, and thus becoming the second team in NHL history to beat the top three Conference seeds in the playoffs (the Calgary Flames achieved the same feat in 2004, ironically also under Darryl Sutter) and the first eighth seed to accomplish the feat.<ref name=grind>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles/kings/post/_/id/127/these-kings-built-for-cup-grind|title=These Kings built for Cup grind|author=Markazi, Arash|date=June 7, 2014|publisher=ESPN|access-date=January 30, 2016}}</ref>

Los Angeles faced the [[New Jersey Devils]] in the Cup Finals, defeating them in six games to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.<ref name="Unthinkable">{{cite news | last = Matsuda | first = Gann | url = http://frozenroyalty.net/2012/06/12/los-angeles-kings-win-2012-stanley-cup-turning-dreams-into-reality-the-unthinkable-into-fact |title = Los Angeles Kings Win 2012 Stanley Cup, Turning Dreams into Reality, The Unthinkable into Fact | publisher = Gann Matsuda/FrozenRoyalty.net | date =June 12, 2012 | access-date =July 31, 2015}}</ref> With the Game 6 victory occurring on home ice at Staples Center, the Kings became the first team since the [[2007 Stanley Cup Finals|2007]] Anaheim Ducks to win the Stanley Cup at home, as well as the second Californian NHL team to do so.<ref name="LATimes-Dillmant">{{cite news | last = Dillman | first = Lisa | title = Kings Win The Stanley Cup With 6–1 Victory Over Devils | url = http://articles.latimes.com/2012/jun/11/sports/la-sp-kings-devils-20120612 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120613101410/http://articles.latimes.com/2012/jun/11/sports/la-sp-kings-devils-20120612 | url-status = dead | archive-date = June 13, 2012 | date =June 11, 2012 | work=Los Angeles Times | access-date =November 2, 2012}}</ref> The Kings became the first eight seed champion in any of the North American major leagues, the first Stanley Cup champion that finished below fifth in its conference, and the third to finish below second in its division (after the 1993 Canadiens and the 1995 Devils).<ref name=grind/> Goaltender Jonathan Quick was awarded the [[Conn Smythe Trophy]] as the most valuable player during the playoffs, and soon after signed a ten-year contract extension on June 28.<ref name="QuickSigns10">{{cite press release | title = Kings, Quick agree in principle on 10-year deal | url = http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=636351 | publisher = Los Angeles Kings | date =June 28, 2012 | access-date =July 25, 2012}}</ref>

[[File:Dustin Brown and the Stanley Cup.jpg|thumb|left|[[Dustin Brown (ice hockey)|Dustin Brown]] with the [[Stanley Cup]] during the Kings' victory parade, after defeating the [[New Jersey Devils]] in the [[2012 Stanley Cup Finals]].]]
Due to the [[2012–13 NHL lockout]], the [[2012–13 NHL season]] began on January 19, 2013, and was shortened to 48 games.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nhl/story/_/id/8840508/los-angeles-kings-get-anthony-stewart-2-draft-picks-deal-carolina-hurricanes|title=Kings trade for Anthony Stewart|date=January 13, 2013|first=Arash|last=Markazi|publisher=ESPN|access-date=January 7, 2016}}</ref> The Kings finished the season as the fifth seed in the West and began the defense of the Cup on the road against the St. Louis Blues, who they swept in the 2012 playoffs.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/nhl/home-ice/2013/04/29/first-round-preview-no-4-st-louis-blues-vs-no-5-los-angeles-kings|title=NHL playoffs preview: No. 4 St. Louis Blues vs. No. 5 Los Angeles Kings|author=Muir, Allan|magazine=Sports Illustrated|date=April 29, 2013 |access-date=May 31, 2013}}</ref> After losing the first two games, the Kings won four in a row to eliminate the Blues in six games.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/nhl/home-ice/2013/05/11/kings-eliminate-blues-with-a-game-6-victory|title=NHL playoffs: L.A. Kings eliminate St. Louis Blues with 2–1 victory in Game 6|author=Dater, Adrian|magazine=Sports Illustrated|date=May 11, 2013 |access-date=May 31, 2013}}</ref> In the second round, they then played a very tough San Jose Sharks team, this time with home-ice advantage. In the first game, [[Jarret Stoll]] suffered an injury from the Sharks' [[Raffi Torres]], who ended up being suspended for the rest of the series. The Kings eventually won in seven games. In the conference finals, they faced the number one seed in the West and Presidents' Trophy winning-[[Chicago Blackhawks]]. After dropping the first two games, the Kings won Game 3 with Jeff Carter suffering an injury from Blackhawks defenseman [[Duncan Keith]], who was suspended for Game 4 as a result. After losing Game 4, the Kings battled the Blackhawks through two overtime periods in Game 5, with [[Patrick Kane]] eventually scoring the game-winning goal that won the game and the series, sending the Blackhawks to the [[2013 Stanley Cup Finals]] against the [[Boston Bruins]] (whom they defeated in six games for their second Stanley Cup in four seasons) and ending the Kings' season.<ref name="CHI">{{cite news |last=LeBrun |first=Pierre |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nhl/post/_/id/25087/blackhawks-roll-right-into-a-finals-berth |title=Blackhawks Roll Right into A Finals Berth |publisher=ESPN |date=June 8, 2013 |access-date=July 31, 2015}}</ref>

During the 2013–14 season, the Kings acquired [[Marián Gáborík|Marian Gaborik]], and qualified for their fifth straight playoffs with the sixth-best result of the West.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=715863|title=LA Kings Season in Review – How Did We Get Here? |publisher=National Hockey League |date=April 21, 2014 |access-date=June 9, 2014}}</ref> In the first round of the [[2014 Stanley Cup playoffs|2014 playoffs]], the Kings played their in-state rivals, the San Jose Sharks. After losing the first three games to the Sharks, the Kings became the fourth team in NHL history to win the final four games in a row after initially being down three games to none, beating the Sharks in San Jose in the deciding Game 7. In the second round, the Kings played another in-state rival, Anaheim. After starting the series with two wins, the Kings lost three-straight games, trailing the series three games to two. However, for the second time in the first two rounds of the playoffs, the Kings were able to rally back after being down in the series and defeated the Ducks in Anaheim in Game 7. In the third round, the Kings jumped out to a three-games-to-one lead against Stanley Cup-defending Chicago, but were unable to close out the series in the fifth and sixth games. On June 1, 2014, the Kings advanced to the [[2014 Stanley Cup Finals|Stanley Cup Finals]] for the second time in three years after winning Game 7, 4–3, in overtime through a goal from [[Alec Martinez]], clinching their third Western Conference title in franchise history.<ref name = "MediaGuide201516">{{cite book | last = Kalinowski | first = Mike | title = Los Angeles Kings 2015–16 Media Guide | publisher = Los Angeles Kings | page = 299}}</ref> The Kings became the first team in NHL history to win three Game 7s en route to a Stanley Cup Finals berth. Not only were the Kings the first team in history to accomplish this feat, but they also managed to win all game sevens on opposing ice.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/madhouse-enforcer/Blackhawks-Lead-Kings-3-2-After-First-Period--261461311.html |title=Blackhawks Eliminated in 5–4 Loss to Kings |publisher=NBC Chicago |date=June 1, 2014 |access-date=June 9, 2014}}</ref> For the third time, the Kings were finalists after finishing third in their division and sixth or lower in their conference.<ref name=grind/>

[[File:2014 Stanley Cup Champion (14255262059).jpg|thumb|Parade held for the 2013–14 Kings team, shortly after they won their second Stanley Cup.]]
In the [[2014 Stanley Cup|Stanley Cup Finals]], the Kings faced the [[Eastern Conference (NHL)|Eastern Conference]]-winning [[New York Rangers]], who had defeated the [[Montreal Canadiens]] in six games in the conference finals.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sports.nationalpost.com/2014/05/29/montreal-canadiens-eliminated-in-game-6-loss-to-new-york-rangers/ |title=Montreal Canadiens' playoff run ends with Game 6 loss to New York Rangers |work=National Post |date=May 29, 2014 |access-date=June 9, 2014 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140610024639/http://sports.nationalpost.com/2014/05/29/montreal-canadiens-eliminated-in-game-6-loss-to-new-york-rangers/ |archive-date=June 10, 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The Kings won the Stanley Cup in five games, culminating with an [[Alec Martinez]] goal in the second overtime of Game 5 at [[Staples Center]]. The championship run had a record-tying 26 playoff games (the 1986–87 Philadelphia Flyers and 2003–04 Calgary Flames being the others), with the Kings facing elimination a record seven times.<ref name="Kings road to Cup after winning">{{cite web |url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=722681 |title=Kings' road to second Cup much harder than 2012 |publisher=[[National Hockey League]] |last=Masisak |first=Corey |date=June 14, 2014 |access-date=June 15, 2014}}</ref> With their Game 7 victory in the conference finals and wins in the first two games of the Cup Finals, they became the first team to win three consecutive playoff games after trailing by more than one goal in each game.<ref name="2014 Kings playoff run">{{cite web |url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=722046 |title=Kings making history with comebacks |publisher=[[National Hockey League]] |date=June 8, 2014 |access-date=June 15, 2014}}</ref> [[Justin Williams]], who scored twice in the Cup Finals and had points in all three Game 7s throughout the playoffs, won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=722657#&navid=nhl-search |title=Kings forward Williams wins Conn Smythe Trophy |publisher=[[National Hockey League]] |date=June 15, 2014 |access-date=June 18, 2014}}</ref>

===Post-Stanley Cup titles and continued contention (2014–present)===
Having won two Stanley Cup championships in the last three years, the Kings entered the [[2014–15 NHL season|2014–15 season]] as the early favorites to retain their title.<ref name="Guardian">{{cite news |last=Horgan |first=Colin |title=NHL Is Back – And If The Kings Don't Win, Someone Else in California Probably Will |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/oct/06/nhl-western-conference-preview-los-angeles-kings |work=The Guardian |date=October 6, 2014 |access-date=July 31, 2015}}</ref> However, the Kings struggled often, with scoring slumps, defensemen losing games to injury and suspensions and frequent road losses.<ref name="SunTimes">{{cite news |last=Cronin |first=Michael |title=Why Did The Kings Not Make The Playoffs? |url=http://la.suntimes.com/la-sports/los-angeles-kings/7/88/208063/kings-playoff-elimination |publisher=SunTimes Network |date=April 10, 2015 |access-date=July 31, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705230433/http://la.suntimes.com/la-sports/los-angeles-kings/7/88/208063/kings-playoff-elimination/ |archive-date=July 5, 2015}}</ref><ref name="NHL5">{{cite news |title=Five Reasons The Kings Didn't Make The Playoffs |url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=762544 |publisher=National Hockey League |date=April 10, 2015 |access-date=July 31, 2015}}</ref> A defeat to the [[Calgary Flames]] in the penultimate game of the season eliminated the Kings from playoff contention, while qualifying Calgary, which coincidentally missed the postseason during the Kings' five-season playoff streak. Despite finishing with a record of 40–27–15, the Kings became the first defending Stanley Cup champion to miss the postseason since the [[2006–07 Carolina Hurricanes season|2006–07 Carolina Hurricanes]] and only the fourth overall since the 1967 NHL expansion season.<ref name="LA-CGY041515">{{cite news |last=Dillman |first=Lisa |url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/kings/la-sp-kings-flames-20150410-story.html |title=Kings Eliminated From Playoff Contention With 3–1 Loss To Flames |work=Los Angeles Times |date=April 10, 2015 |access-date=July 31, 2015}}</ref><ref name="CBSEndOfLine">{{cite news |last=Gretz |first=Adam |title=Is This The End of the Line for the Los Angeles Kings? |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/25142018/is-this-the-end-of-the-line-for-the-los-angeles-kings |date=April 9, 2015 |access-date=July 31, 2015}}</ref>

[[File:Sharks @ Kings (26598293465).jpg|thumb|A [[face-off]] between the Kings and the [[San Jose Sharks]], during Game 5 of the first round in the [[2016 Stanley Cup playoffs]].]]
At the start of the 2015–16 season, the Kings were expected to make the playoffs. They entered the playoffs as the fifth seed in their conference and second seed in their division. They faced the [[San Jose Sharks]], but lost to them in five games. On June 16, 2016, the Kings named Anze Kopitar the 14th captain in team history, replacing Dustin Brown, who had led the team for the past eight seasons.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/16257451/anze-kopitar-los-angeles-kings-new-captain-dustin-brown-loses-job |title=Anze Kopitar is L.A. Kings' new captain|date=June 16, 2016}}</ref>

The Kings celebrated their 50th anniversary during the 2016–17 season along with the other still active 1967 expansion teams (the St. Louis Blues, Philadelphia Flyers, and Pittsburgh Penguins), and for the first time since 2002, they hosted the [[62nd National Hockey League All-Star Game|NHL All-Star Game]]; Jeff Carter and Drew Doughty would represent the Kings at the All-Star Game, with the former leading the team in scoring this season. Goaltender Jonathan Quick suffered an injury on opening night that sidelined him for most of the season, and the Kings struggled without him. Backup [[Peter Budaj]] filled the void, earning his first starting duties since his time with the Colorado Avalanche six years earlier, but near the trade deadline, the Kings traded him to Tampa Bay for another goaltender, [[Ben Bishop]] who shared the crease with Jonathan Quick down the stretch, the superstar having returned from his injury.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/kings/la-sp-kings-report-20170226-story.html |title=Kings get Ben Bishop from Tampa Bay in exchange for Peter Budaj|website=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=February 27, 2017}}</ref> Despite the trade, the Kings ultimately missed the playoffs for the second time in three seasons and, in the off-season, fired general manager Dean Lombardi and head coach Darryl Sutter. Assistant general manager Rob Blake was promoted to be the new general manager and John Stevens took over as head coach after serving as associate head coach for the Kings for several seasons.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/kings/2017/04/10/los-angeles-fires-darryl-sutter-dean-lombardi/100310020/ |title=Los Angeles Kings fire coach Darryl Sutter, general manager Dean Lombardi|website=[[USA Today]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Kings hire John Stevens as coach |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/los-angeles-to-name-john-stevens-head-coach/c-289043350 |date=April 23, 2017 |website=NHL.com |access-date=May 24, 2025}}</ref> In the [[2017 NHL expansion draft]], the [[Vegas Golden Knights]] drafted defenseman [[Brayden McNabb]], who had been left unprotected by the Kings.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailynews.com/2017/06/21/las-vegas-golden-knights-take-brayden-mcnabb-off-kings-hands/ |title=Las Vegas Golden Knights take Brayden McNabb off Kings' hands|website=[[Los Angeles Daily News]]|date=June 21, 2017}}</ref> In the [[2017–18 NHL season|next season]], the Kings clinched the 2018 playoffs as a wild card, but were swept by the expansion Golden Knights.

On November 4, 2018, the Kings fired Stevens as head coach after the team started the [[2018–19 NHL season|2018–19 season]] 4–8–1, and replaced him with [[Willie Desjardins]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Greenspan |first1=Dan |title=Stevens fired as coach of Kings, Desjardins named replacement |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/john-stevens-fired-as-kings-coach-willie-desjardins-named-replacement/c-301612046 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 5, 2018 |date=November 4, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Willie Desjardins Named Head Coach; John Stevens Relieved of His Duties |url=https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/willie-desjardins-named-head-coach-john-stevens-relieved-of-his-duties/c-301610344 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 5, 2018 |date=November 4, 2018}}</ref> In Desjardins' debut on November 7, the Kings defeated the Ducks 4–1.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Los Angeles Kings Rout Rival Anaheim Ducks in Coach Willie Desjardins' Debut |url=https://www.si.com/nhl/2018/11/07/kings-rout-rival-ducks-coach-willie-desjardins-debut |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=November 7, 2018}}</ref> The Kings finished the 2018–19 season in last place in both the Pacific Division and Western Conference with 71 points and they missed the playoffs for the third time in five seasons.

The Kings hired [[Todd McLellan]] as their next head coach on April 16, 2019. The 2019–20 season was highlighted by several rebuilding moves, as players such as [[Trevor Lewis]], [[Jack Campbell (ice hockey)|Jack Campbell]], [[Kyle Clifford]], [[Derek Forbort]] and [[Alec Martinez]] would all depart the team, through trades or via free agency. The team notably won the [[2020 NHL Stadium Series|2020 Stadium Series]] in a 3–1 win over the Colorado Avalanche, which saw [[Tyler Toffoli]] score the league's first hat trick in an outdoor regular season game; Toffoli was traded to the Vancouver Canucks two days after the feat. In their later portion of the season, the Kings called up several prospects including [[Mikey Anderson]], [[Gabriel Vilardi]] and [[Cal Petersen]], as the team went on a seven-game win streak, showcasing their deep and talented prospect pool. However, this win streak would mark the end of their season; the NHL would pause its season due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], and as part of their plan to return to play, the regular season was officially ended, and the Kings were one of seven teams left out of the playoffs. They were automatically entered into the first phase of the 2020 [[NHL draft lottery]], in which the Kings received the second overall pick.

In the [[2020–21 NHL season|2020–21 season]], the Kings had another rebuilding year as they traded [[Jeff Carter]], extended [[Alex Iafallo]] and saw debuts of prospects such as [[Jaret Anderson-Dolan]], [[Arthur Kaliyev]], [[Tobias Björnfot|Tobias Bjornfot]], [[Rasmus Kupari]] and [[Quinton Byfield]]. A bright spot saw Anze Kopitar score his 1,000th point near season's end. They finished sixth in the [[West Division (NHL)|West Division]] and missed the playoffs again. During the [[2021 NHL expansion draft]], the [[Seattle Kraken]] selected [[Kurtis MacDermid]] from the Kings, who was left unprotected.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rosen |first1=Dan |title=NHL Expansion Draft selection tracker for Kraken |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/2021-expansion-draft-picks-analysis-coverage-325718388 |website=NHL.com |access-date=November 26, 2024 |date=July 21, 2021}}</ref>

In the lead-up to the [[2021–22 NHL season|2021–22 season]], the Kings acquired forwards [[Phillip Danault]] and [[Viktor Arvidsson]] during the off-season. They also signed defenseman [[Alexander Edler]] in an effort to bolster their blue line presence. The Kings qualified for the playoffs for the first time in four seasons, despite losing Drew Doughty to injury. This season would also prove to be Dustin Brown's last, as the forward announced on April 28, 2022, that he would retire following the [[2022 Stanley Cup playoffs|2022 playoffs]]. They were defeated by the [[Edmonton Oilers]] in seven games in the first round.

During the 2022 off-season, the Kings acquired [[Kevin Fiala]] from the Minnesota Wild to replace Brown on the first line.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/kings-acquire-kevin-fiala-from-wild-for-first-round-pick-and-brock-faber/|title=Kings acquire Kevin Fiala from Wild for first-round pick and Brock Faber|date=June 29, 2022|accessdate=June 29, 2022}}</ref> The [[2022–23 NHL season|2022–23 season]] would start off well, as Fiala would lead the team in points for much of the season and be elected to the [[2023 National Hockey League All-Star Game|2023 All-Star Game]]. Clinching the [[2023 Stanley Cup playoffs|2023 playoffs]], the Kings once again faced the Edmonton Oilers in the first round, this time losing in six games.

The Kings made a blockbuster move in the 2023 off-season, trading forwards Gabriel Vilardi, Alex Iafallo and Rasmus Kupari to the [[Winnipeg Jets]] in exchange for forward [[Pierre-Luc Dubois]], who signed an eight-year, $68 million contract upon being traded.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierre-Luc Dubois traded from Jets to Kings, signs eight-year, $68M extension |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/jets-finalizing-deal-to-send-pierre-luc-dubois-to-kings-with-an-eight-year-extension/ |access-date=November 19, 2023 |website=Sportsnet.ca}}</ref>

The [[2023–24 NHL season|2023–24 season]] got off to a strong start, as the team began the season with an 11-0-0 record on the road, breaking the NHL record (previously held by the [[Buffalo Sabres]]) for the longest unbeaten road streak to start the year. Goaltender [[Cam Talbot]]'s resurgent play lead to him being named to the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend. However, in January, the Kings' season collapsed; despite making no major lineup or personnel changes, the Kings suddenly won just three of their final seventeen games before the all-star break. On February 2, 2024, the Kings fired head coach McLellan, with assistant [[Jim Hiller]] named interim head coach.<ref name="Hiller20241">{{cite web |title=McLellan Relieved of Coaching Duties, Hiller Named Interim Head Coach |url=https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/kings-announce-coaching-update |website=NHL.com |access-date=February 2, 2024 |date=February 2, 2024}}</ref> Under Hiller, the Kings regained their footing but never fully returned to their stronger form from earlier in the season. They finished third in the Pacific Division and clinched the [[2024 Stanley Cup playoffs|2024 playoffs]], where they would be eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers for the third year in a row, this time in five games.

Hiller was subsequently promoted to full-time head coach following the season.<ref name="Hiller20242">{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/la-kings-name-jim-hiller-head-coach |title=LA Kings Name Jim Hiller Head Coach |website=NHL.com |date=May 22, 2024 |access-date=May 22, 2024}}</ref> Much discussion during and after the Kings' season centered around Pierre-Luc Dubois, as his season in Los Angeles was largely underwhelming. Dubois only managed 16 goals and 40 points, and finished with a plus-minus rating of -9, despite the heavy expectations that came with his new deal. His first season with the Kings would be his only one, as he would be traded in a one-for-one deal to the Washington Capitals in exchange for goaltender [[Darcy Kuemper]], who had previously spent time with the Kings.<ref>{{Cite web |agency=The Canadian Press |date=2024-06-19 |title=Washington Capitals acquire Pierre-Luc Dubois from Los Angeles Kings for Darcy Kuemper |url=https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/washington-capitals-acquire-pierre-luc-dubois-from-los-angeles-kings-for-darcy-kuemper-1.2136949 |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=TSN}}</ref>

==Team identity==

===Uniforms and logos===
[[File:Los Angeles Kings Logo 1967-1982.svg|thumb|150px|Original logo, used 1967–1982]]
The Los Angeles Kings debuted in the NHL wearing purple – officially the shade "Forum blue" – and gold uniforms.<ref name="LAKUniformHistory"/> The original design was simple and straightforward, featuring monochrome striping on the shoulders and tail, as well as purple pants with white and gold trim. Later on, white trim was added on the numbers, and names were also added, while tail stripes were adjusted. At one point, gold pants were used to pair with the gold uniforms during the 1970s. A variation of the original crown logo, with a contrasting color background, was used with this uniform.<ref name="LAKUniformHistory"/>

From 1980 to 1988, the Kings modified their uniforms to include a contrasting yoke that extends from sleeve to sleeve. White was also added to the socks, on the tail stripes, and at the bottom of the yoke, but the color was removed from the pants. The names and numbers were also modified to a standard NHL block lettering.<ref name="LAKUniformHistory"/>

Just in time for Wayne Gretzky's arrival, the Kings' colors changed to black and silver, mirroring those of the [[Los Angeles Raiders]]. The team's banner logo, which previously had been modified with the word "KINGS" enlarged beyond the boundaries of the banner, was now fully enclosed, and rendered in silver and black; the enclosed logo drew comparisons to the [[Chevrolet]] bowtie logo. The new uniforms did not deviate much from the prior design, save for the color scheme, the new logo, and a switch from a contrasting yoke color to sleeve stripes containing the sleeve numbers. With minor changes to the text, number font and pant striping, the uniforms were used until the [[1997–98 NHL season|1997–98 season]].<ref name="LAKUniformHistory"/>
The Kings briefly reintroduced purple and gold to the color scheme upon unveiling an alternate jersey for the 1995–96 season. The uniform featured a gradually fading black splash, medieval-inspired serif text, and a logo of a bearded figure wearing a golden crown. The so-called "[[Burger King]]" jersey proved to be unpopular with fans, and was scrapped after only one season.<ref name="LAKUniformHistory"/><ref name=bk>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/23165939/manchester-monarchs-to-honor-la-kings-infamous-burger-king-jerseys/|title=Manchester Monarchs to honor LA Kings' infamous 'Burger King' jerseys|work=CBS Sports|first=Chris|last=Peters | date=August 15, 2013|access-date=April 12, 2015}}</ref>

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For the 1998–99 season, the Kings unveiled new logos, uniforms and a new purple-silver-white color scheme, as black and silver had become associated with [[gang colors]]. The shade of purple was a lighter shade than the one used in the "Forum blue and gold" era. The new primary logo was a shield and crest featuring three royal symbols–a sunglass-clad lion, a crown and the Sun.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-jun-21-ls-62011-story.html|title=The Kings' Purple Reign|work=Los Angeles Times|date=June 21, 1998|author=Stein, Jeannine|access-date=January 31, 2016}}</ref> The jerseys featured the shield logo with hints of purple on the yoke, sleeve stripes and tail. By coincidence, this was the same color scheme as the NBA's [[Sacramento Kings]], who had rebranded to the scheme four years before the NHL's Kings did, as well as the [[Colorado Rockies]] (not to be confused with the NHL [[Colorado Rockies (NHL)|Rockies]] who became the [[New Jersey Devils]]) of [[Major League Baseball]]. The bottom of the jerseys read the city name. A purple alternate jersey featuring the updated secondary crown logo was unveiled for the 1999–2000 season. In 2002, the crown logo became the primary while the shield logo was demoted to alternate status. The socks on the black and purple uniforms also switched designations to match their counterparts. Upon moving to the [[Reebok]] Edge design in 2007, the jerseys were updated without the tail stripes. The purple-tinged road jerseys were used until the 2010–11 season, while the home jersey was demoted to alternate status in 2011 and remained in use until 2013.<ref name="LAKUniformHistory"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=660800|title=Kings To Wear Alternate Jersey Final Time on Tuesday|work=Los Angeles Kings|access-date=April 5, 2013}}</ref>

In 2008, the Kings unveiled an alternate jersey inspired by the 1988–1998 Kings motif. The current logo, now in a black and silver banner with the updated crown logo and 'LA' abbreviation on top, made its debut with the jersey. Three years later, the Kings completed the transition back to the classic black and silver by unveiling a new away jersey, which unlike the home jersey, features a black and silver tail stripe. The Kings script from their 1988–98 logo returned on the helmets, and would stay that way until 2013, when they were replaced by the current Kings script.<ref name="LAKUniformHistory"/>

From the 2010–11 to the 2016–17 seasons, the Kings have also worn their classic purple and gold jerseys from the late 1970s as part of "Legends Night" on select home dates. Minor changes in the uniform include the NHL shield logo on the neck piping, as well as the use of the Reebok Edge design.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kings.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=65978|title=2010–11 Los Angeles Kings Legends Night|work=Los Angeles Kings|access-date=March 19, 2013}}</ref>

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The Kings wore silver jerseys with white trim, black stripes and shoulder yoke during the [[2014 NHL Stadium Series|2014 Stadium Series]]. The uniforms featured a metallic treatment of the alternate crown logo in front. The sleeve numbers were slightly tilted diagonally, while the back numbers were enlarged for visibility purposes. A new 'LA' alternate logo was placed on the left shoulder yoke.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=694190|title=Ducks, Kings unveil Stadium Series special jerseys|publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=November 26, 2014}}</ref> For the 2015 Stadium Series, the Kings wore a tricolored jersey featuring the team's silver, black and white colors. Both the sleeve and back numbers are enlarged, while white pants were used with this jersey.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=744328|title=Kings unveil NHL Stadium Series uniform|publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=February 24, 2015}}</ref>

As part of the Kings' 50th anniversary in the 2016–17 season, the team wore commemorative silver alternate jerseys with a black shoulder yoke and striping for every Saturday home game. The logos and lettering were accented with metallic gold, while a purple neckline featured five gold diamonds to symbolize the Kings' original colors. A 50th Anniversary patch was adorned on the right shoulder.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/los-angeles-kings-unveil-50th-anniversary-jersey/c-281967644|title=Kings unveil 50th anniversary jersey|publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=November 25, 2016}}</ref>

[[Adidas]] signed an agreement with the NHL to be the official manufacturer of uniforms and licensed apparel for all teams, starting with the 2017–18 season, replacing [[Reebok]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-jerseys-by-adidas-unveiled-for-2017-18-season/c-290020400|title=NHL, adidas unveil uniforms|publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=June 24, 2017}}</ref> The home and away uniforms that were debuted in the 2007–08 season remained identical with the exception of the new Adidas ADIZERO template and the new collar. With the new collar, the NHL shield was moved to the front and center on a pentagon with a new "Chrome Flex" style.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.sportslogos.net/2017/06/20/adidas-unveils-a-new-look-for-the-nhl/|title=Adidas Unveils A New Look for the NHL|work=SportsLogos.net|date=June 20, 2017 |access-date=June 24, 2017}}</ref> The waist stripes on the road white jersey became curved instead of being straight across.

In the 2018–19 season, the Kings brought back their silver alternate uniforms last used in the 2016–17 season, minus the metallic gold elements in the logo and numerals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/la-kings-debut-new-adidas-silver-jersey-for-2018-19-season/c-301973086?linkId=100000004063591|title=LA Kings Debut New adidas Silver Jersey for 2018-19 Season|date=November 16, 2018 |publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=November 18, 2018}}</ref> The uniform was retired following the 2020–21 season.

During the 2019–20 season, the Kings brought back the 1992–1998 white uniform (with black letters and silver trim) as a ''heritage'' uniform for two games.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/90s-era-heritage-jerseys-unveiled-la-kings-to-wear-throwbacks-twice/c-308787058|title='90s Era Heritage Jerseys Unveiled; LA Kings to Wear Throwbacks Twice|date=August 31, 2019 |publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref>

The [[2020 NHL Stadium Series|2020 Stadium Series]] saw the Kings wear special black and white uniforms with "LA" tilted upward in front, along with chrome helmets. The uniforms took cues from the angular architecture and aircraft of the [[United States Air Force Academy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/la-kings-unveil-2020-stadium-series-jerseys/c-313984026|title=LA Kings Unveil 2020 Stadium Series Jerseys|date=January 17, 2020 |publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=January 18, 2020}}</ref>

In the 2020–21 season, the Kings unveiled a "Reverse Retro" alternate uniform in collaboration with Adidas. The uniform essentially recreated the design worn from 1988 to 1998, but black and silver were replaced by the team's original purple and gold colors.<ref>{{cite news|title=Reverse Retro alternate jerseys for all 31 teams unveiled by NHL, adidas|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-reveals-adidas-reverse-retro-jerseys/c-319633384|publisher=National Hockey League|date=December 1, 2020|access-date=December 5, 2020}}</ref>

Before the 2021–22 season, the Kings replaced their silver alternates with a modernized version of the throwback 1990s white uniforms. The design featured slightly different striping patterns from the originals, and were paired with chrome helmets.<ref>{{cite news|title=LA Kings Authentic adizero Primegreen Alternate Jersey Revealed|url=https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/la-kings-authentic-adizero-primegreen-alternate-jersey-revealed-326734252|publisher=NHL Enterprises, L.P.|website=LAKings.com|date=October 11, 2021|access-date=November 19, 2023}}</ref> In the [[2024 Stanley Cup playoffs]], the Kings opted to wear these alternates during road games, but replaced the chrome helmets with the primary white helmets.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lakingsinsider.com/2024/04/19/kings-to-wear-alternate-jerseys-on-the-road-during-2024-stanley-cup-playoffs/|title=Kings To Wear Alternate Jerseys On The Road During 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs|date=April 19, 2024 |publisher=LA Kings Insider|access-date=April 19, 2024}}</ref>

A second "Reverse Retro" uniform was unveiled in the 2022–23 season, featuring the 1980–88 uniform but with a white base, purple stripes and gold accents.<ref>{{cite news|title=NHL Reverse Retro jerseys for all 32 teams unveiled by adidas|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/2022-adidas-nhl-reverse-retro-jerseys-reveal/c-336511528|website=NHL.com|date=October 20, 2022|access-date=October 20, 2022}}</ref>

On June 20, 2024, the Kings unveiled a new primary logo, which is a modernized version of their 1988 logo.<ref name="LAKingsBrandEvolution" /> The new uniforms were also heavily based on the 1988–1998 uniforms, but the sleeve numbers were no longer placed on the contrasting stripe as they were in the previous uniform.<ref>{{cite news|title=LA Kings Officially Introduce New Home And Away Uniforms |url=https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/la-kings-officially-introduce-new-home-and-away-uniforms|publisher=NHL Enterprises, L.P.|website=LAKings.com|date=June 26, 2024|access-date=June 26, 2024}}</ref>

===Mascot===
Since 2007, the mascot of the Kings is Bailey, a six-foot [[lion]] ({{convert|6|ft|4|in|m|abbr=on}} with mane included) who wears No. 72 because it is the average temperature in Los Angeles. He was named in honor of [[Garnet Bailey|Garnet "Ace" Bailey]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/kings-unveil-new-mascot/c-455358 | title=Kings Unveil New Mascot}}</ref> who served Director of Pro Scouting for seven years before dying in the [[September 11 attacks|September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles/hockey/post/_/id/3646/ace-bailey-still-leaving-gifts-10-years-later | title=Ace Bailey still leaving gifts 10 years later | date=September 9, 2011}}</ref> Bailey is the second mascot, after Kingston the [[snow leopard]] in the early 1990s, who now serves as the mascot of their AHL affiliate, the [[Ontario Reign]].

==Rivalries==
The Kings have developed strong rivalries with the two other Californian teams of the NHL,<ref name=outside>{{cite web | url=https://grantland.com/the-triangle/nhl-outdoor-los-angeles-kings-san-jose-sharks/ | title=» California Dreaming: The NHL Takes It Back Outside}}</ref> the [[Anaheim Ducks]] – who also play in the [[Los Angeles metropolitan area]], leading to the rivalry dubbed the "[[Freeway Face-Off]]" as both cities are separated by the [[Interstate 5]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-kings-rivalry-freeway-face-off/c-469151|title=Ducks-Kings Rivalry: Freeway Face-Off|work=Anaheim Ducks|date=November 13, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-kings-ducks-rivalry-20140503-story.html | title=Kings and Ducks take rivalry to higher level | website=[[Los Angeles Times]] | date=May 3, 2014}}</ref> and the [[Kings-Sharks rivalry|rivalry with the San Jose Sharks]] – also reflects the animosity between [[Northern California|Northern]] and [[Southern California]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2014/04/16/san-jose-sharks-and-los-angeles-kings-not-the-friendliest-rivalry/ | title=San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings not the friendliest rivalry | date=April 16, 2014}}</ref> The Kings eliminated both teams during the [[2014 Stanley Cup playoffs|2014 Stanley Cup]] run, and have played outdoor games with them for the [[NHL Stadium Series]], losing to the Ducks at [[Dodger Stadium]] in 2014 and beating the Sharks at [[Levi's Stadium]] the following year.<ref name=outside/> During the 1980s, the Kings developed a heated [[Kings–Oilers rivalry|rivalry]] with the [[Edmonton Oilers]], which has rekindled in recent years after meeting for four straight years in the playoffs from 2022 to 2025.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sandor |first1=Steven |title=Rivalry renewed: Alberta spring signals another Oilers-Kings playoff showdown |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/rivalry-renewed-alberta-spring-signals-another-oilers-kings-playoff-showdown-1.7179282 |website=CBC |access-date=May 24, 2025 |date=April 19, 2024}}</ref>

==Season-by-season record==
''List of the last five seasons completed by the Kings. For the full season-by-season history, see [[List of Los Angeles Kings seasons]]''<ref name="0708Guide140-144">{{cite book | author = Los Angeles Kings Communications Department | title = 2007–08 Los Angeles Kings Media Guide | pages = 140–144}}</ref>

'''''Note:''' GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime losses/shootout losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against''
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; background:#ddd;"
| Season || GP || W || L || OTL || Pts || GF || GA || Finish || Playoffs
|-
| [[2020–21 NHL season|2020–21]] || 56 || 21 || 28 || 7 || 49 || 143 || 170 || 6th, West || Did not qualify
|- style="background:#eee;"
| [[2021–22 NHL season|2021–22]] || 82 || 44 || 27 || 11 || 99 || 239 || 236 || 3rd, Pacific || Lost in first round, 3–4 ([[Edmonton Oilers|Oilers]])
|-
| [[2022–23 NHL season|2022–23]] || 82 || 47 || 25 || 10 || 104 || 280 || 257 || 3rd, Pacific || Lost in first round, 2–4 (Oilers)
|- style="background:#eee;"
| [[2023–24 NHL season|2023–24]] || 82 || 44 || 27 || 11 || 99 || 256 || 215 || 3rd, Pacific || Lost in first round, 1–4 (Oilers)
|-
| [[2024–25 NHL season|2024–25]] || 82 || 48 || 25 || 9 || 105 || 250 || 206 || 2nd, Pacific || Lost in first round, 2–4 (Oilers)
|}
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==Players and personnel==
===Current roster===
{{Los Angeles Kings roster}}

===Team captains===
[[File:Anže Kopitar (25992321104).jpg|thumb|Anze Kopitar has been the team's captain since 2016.]]
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* [[Bob Wall (ice hockey)|Bob Wall]], 1967–1969
* [[Larry Cahan]], 1969–1971
* [[Bob Pulford]], 1971–1973
* [[Terry Harper]], 1973–1975
* [[Mike Murphy (ice hockey, born 1950)|Mike Murphy]], 1975–1981
* [[Dave Lewis (ice hockey)|Dave Lewis]], 1981–1983
* [[Terry Ruskowski]], 1983–1985
* [[Dave Taylor (ice hockey)|Dave Taylor]], 1985–1989
* [[Wayne Gretzky]], 1989–1996
* [[Luc Robitaille]], 1992–1993, 2006<ref name="RobitailleCaptain">Robitaille served as captain to start the 1992–93 season, while Gretzky was injured. Gretzky resumed his role as captain when he returned to the lineup. Robitaille again served as captain for the 2 final games of his career.</ref>
* [[Rob Blake]], 1996–2001, 2007–2008
* [[Mattias Norstrom]], 2001–2007
* [[Dustin Brown (ice hockey)|Dustin Brown]], 2008–2016, 2022<ref name="BrownCaptain">Brown was named captain for the team's final game of the 2021–2022 season</ref>
* [[Anže Kopitar|Anze Kopitar]], 2016–present<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=886199|title=Anze Kopitar Named Kings' New Team Captain|access-date=June 16, 2016}}</ref>
{{div col end}}

===Head coaches===
[[File:Darryl Sutter - June 2014.jpg|upright|thumb|[[Darryl Sutter]] was the head coach of the Kings from 2011 to 2017.]]
{{div col|colwidth=30em}}
* [[Red Kelly]]: 1967–1969
* [[Hal Laycoe]]: 1969–1970
* [[Johnny Wilson (ice hockey)|Johnny Wilson]]: 1969–1970
* [[Larry Regan]]: 1970–1972
* [[Fred Glover (ice hockey)|Fred Glover]]: 1971–1972
* [[Bob Pulford]]: 1972–1977
* [[Ron Stewart]]: 1977–1978
* [[Bob Berry (ice hockey)|Bob Berry]]: 1978–1981
* [[Parker MacDonald]]: 1981–1982
* [[Don Perry]]: 1982–1984
* [[Rogie Vachon]] (interim):<sup>1</sup> 1984, 1988, 1995
* [[Roger Neilson]]: 1984
* [[Pat Quinn (ice hockey)|Pat Quinn]]: 1984–1987
* [[Mike Murphy (ice hockey, born 1950)|Mike Murphy]]: 1987–1988
* [[Robbie Ftorek]]: 1988–1989
* [[Tom Webster (ice hockey)|Tom Webster]]: 1989–1992
* [[Barry Melrose]]: 1992–1995
* [[Larry Robinson]]: 1995–1999
* [[Andy Murray (ice hockey)|Andy Murray]]: 1999–2006
* [[John Torchetti]] (interim):<sup>2</sup> 2006
* [[Marc Crawford]]: 2006–2008
* [[Terry Murray]]: 2008–2011
* [[John Stevens (ice hockey)|John Stevens]] (interim):<sup>3</sup> 2011, 2017–2018
* [[Darryl Sutter]]: 2011–2017
* [[Willie Desjardins]] (interim): 2018–2019
* [[Todd McLellan]] 2019–2024
* [[Jim Hiller]] 2024–present<ref name="Hiller20241" /><ref name="Hiller20242" />
{{div col end}}

'''Notes:'''
* <sup>1</sup> Rogie Vachon took over as interim head coach for the Kings on three occasions, the first for two games in the middle of the 1983–84 season after Don Perry was fired, then replaced by Roger Neilson.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/01/28/Two-months-ago-team-owner-Jerry-Buss-said-there/4602444114000/ | title=Two months ago, team owner Jerry Buss said there}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/04/02/Roger-Neilson-hired-Jan-30-as-the-coach-and/3337449730000/ | title=Roger Neilson, hired Jan. 30 as the coach and}}</ref> The second time was for one game in the middle of 1987–88 season after Mike Murphy was fired, then replaced by Robbie Ftorek.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1987-12-10-8702100915-story.html | title=Hapless Kings Hire Ftorek as Coach | date=December 10, 1987}}</ref> The third occasion was for the final seven games in the 1994–95 lockout-shortened season after Barry Melrose was fired, then replaced by Larry Robinson.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/NHL-NOTES-Kings-Fire-Melrose-As-Coach-3036381.php | title=NHL NOTES / Kings Fire Melrose as Coach | date=April 22, 1995}}</ref> In all those times, he returned to his duties in the Kings front office.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/17943290/nhl-hockey-hall-fame-los-angeles-kings-montreal-candiens-goalie-rogie-vachon-inducted-30-year-wait | title=Thirty-year wait is over for Vachon | date=November 1, 2016}}</ref>
* <sup>2</sup> John Torchetti took over as interim head coach for the final 12 games of the 2005–06 season after Andy Murray was fired.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-may-19-sp-kings19-story.html|title=Kings Set Their Sights on Crawford|last=Foster|first=Chris|date=May 19, 2006|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=February 21, 2019|issn=0458-3035}}</ref> Torchetti was replaced by Marc Crawford at the end of the 2005–06 season.<ref name=":0" />
* <sup>3</sup> John Stevens took over as interim head coach for four games in the middle of the 2011–12 season after Terry Murray was fired.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|title=John Stevens Team Staff Profile - Elite Prospects|url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/staff/276/john-stevens|access-date=December 13, 2020|website=www.eliteprospects.com}}</ref> He would return to his duties as assistant coach after Darryl Sutter was hired.<ref name=":1" /> Stevens would return again, this time as the permanent replacement for Sutter in 2017.<ref name=":1" />

===General managers===
[[File:Rob Blake - 2014.jpg|upright|thumb|[[Rob Blake]] is the most recent general manager for the Kings, serving from 2017 to 2025.]]
{{div col|colwidth=30em}}
* [[Larry Regan]]: 1967–1973
* [[Jake Milford]]: 1973–1977
* [[George Maguire (ice hockey)|George Maguire]]: 1977–1984
* [[Rogie Vachon]]: 1984–1992
* [[Nick Beverley]]: 1992–1994
* [[Sam McMaster]]: 1994–1997
* [[Dave Taylor (ice hockey)|Dave Taylor]]: 1997–2006
* [[Dean Lombardi]]: 2006–2017
* [[Rob Blake]]: 2017–2025
{{div col end}}

===Team owners===
* [[Jack Kent Cooke]]: 1967–1979
* [[Jerry Buss]]: 1979–1988
* [[Bruce McNall]]: 1988–1994
* Joseph M. Cohen and Jeffery Sudikoff: 1994–1995
* [[Philip Anschutz]] and [[Edward Roski]]: 1995–present

==Team and league honors==
{{See also|List of Los Angeles Kings award winners}}

===Retired numbers===
[[File:Los Angeles Kings - Retired Numbers of Superstars - Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA - USA (6914447045).jpg|thumb|Five of the Kings retired jersey banners hanging from the rafters in 2012.]]
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
|+ style="background:#fff; border-top:#000000 5px solid; border-bottom:#A2AAAD 5px solid;"| Los Angeles Kings retired numbers
|-
! No.
! Player
! Position
! Tenure
! No. retirement
|-
| 4 || [[Rob Blake]] || [[Defenceman|D]] || 1990–2001<br />2006–2008 || January 17, 2015
|-
| 16 || [[Marcel Dionne]] || [[Center (ice hockey)|C]] || 1975–1987 || November 8, 1990
|-
| 18 || [[Dave Taylor (ice hockey)|Dave Taylor]] || [[Winger (ice hockey)|RW]] || 1977–1994 || April 3, 1995
|-
| 20 || [[Luc Robitaille]] || [[Winger (ice hockey)|LW]] || 1986–1994<br />1997–2001<br />2003–2006 || January 20, 2007
|-
| 23 || [[Dustin Brown (ice hockey)|Dustin Brown]] || [[Winger (ice hockey)|RW]] || 2003–2022 || February 11, 2023<ref>{{cite web |last1=Knoll |first1=Andrew |title=Kings honor Dustin Brown with statue unveiling and jersey retirement |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2023/02/11/kings-honor-dustin-brown-with-statue-unveiling-and-jersey-retirement/ |website=Orange County Register |access-date=February 13, 2023 |date=February 11, 2023}}</ref>
|-
| 30 || [[Rogie Vachon]] || [[Goaltender|G]] || 1972–1978 || February 14, 1985
|-
| 99{{Efn|The NHL retired Gretzky's No. 99 for all its member teams at the [[50th National Hockey League All-Star Game|2000 NHL All-Star Game]]; the Kings held their own personal celebration of the number's retirement in 2002.<ref>{{cite web|title=Perfect setting: Gretzky's number retired before All-Star Game |publisher=CNN Sports Illustrated. Associated Press |date=February 6, 2000 |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/2000/nhl_allstar/news/2000/02/06/gretsky_99/ |access-date=June 9, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112022319/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/2000/nhl_allstar/news/2000/02/06/gretsky_99/ |archive-date=November 12, 2013}}</ref>}} || [[Wayne Gretzky]] || [[Center (ice hockey)|C]] || 1988–1996 || October 9, 2002<ref name="2011–12LAKingsMediaGuide230-233">{{cite book | last1 = Kalinowski | first1 = Mike | last2 = Zager | first2 = Jeremy |display-authors=etal | title= Los Angeles Kings 2011–12 Media Guide | publisher = Los Angeles Kings | pages = 230–233}}</ref>
|}

* [[Bob Miller (sportscaster)|Bob Miller]], broadcaster, 1973–2017, recognized with an honorary banner that hangs from the rafters at [[Crypto.com Arena]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/la-kings-to-unveil-statue-and-banner-in-honor-of-bob-miller-on-saturday/c-294832548 | title=LA Kings to Unveil Statue and Banner in Honor of Bob Miller on Saturday | date=January 10, 2018}}</ref>

===Hall of Fame===
The Los Angeles Kings acknowledge an affiliation with a number of inductees to the [[Hockey Hall of Fame]], including 19 former players (five of whom earned their credentials primarily as Kings) and three builders of the sport.<ref name=medgu>{{cite book|url=https://nhl.bamcontent.com/images/assets/binary/291332694/binary-file/file.pdf|chapter=Kings in the Hockey Hall of Fame|title=LA Kings 2017–18 Media Guide|page=260|author=Kings Communications Department|editor1=Kalinowski, Mike|editor2=Fischermann, Eddie|editor3=Moeller, Jeff|editor4=Altieri, Michael|editor5=Nickson, Nick|editor6=Scheer, Erica|publisher=Los Angeles Kings|access-date=May 4, 2018|year=2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209152432/https://nhl.bamcontent.com/images/assets/binary/291332694/binary-file/file.pdf|archive-date=December 9, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The three individuals recognized as builders by the Hall of Fame includes former Kings head coaches, and general managers. In addition to players and builders, athletic trainers have been inducted into the Hall of Fame through the Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers Society, and the Society of Professional Hockey Equipment Managers.<ref name=train>{{cite web|url=https://www.hhof.com/htmlExhibits/extrain.shtml|title=Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers Society/Society of Professional Hockey Equipment Managers|publisher=Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum|access-date=May 4, 2018|year=2018|archive-date=May 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180505134722/https://www.hhof.com/htmlExhibits/extrain.shtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> Two athletic trainers from the Kings organization were inducted into the Hall of Fame: [[Peter Demers]] in 2007 and Mark O'Neill in 2016.<ref name=medgu/><ref name=train/>

Three [[sports broadcasting|sports broadcasters]] for the Kings were awarded the [[Foster Hewitt Memorial Award]] for their contributions to hockey broadcasting: [[Jiggs McDonald]] (1990), [[Bob Miller (sportscaster)|Bob Miller]] (2000), and [[Nick Nickson]] (2015).<ref name=medgu/><ref name=FosHA>{{cite web|url=https://www.hhof.com/html/leg_broadcasters.shtml|title=Foster Hewitt Memorial Award|publisher=Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum|year=2018|access-date=May 4, 2018|archive-date=June 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142146/https://www.hhof.com/html/leg_broadcasters.shtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2005, [[Helene Elliott]], a [[sportswriter]] for the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' was awarded the [[Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award]] for her contributions to sports journalism.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hhof.com/html/leg_writers.shtml|title=Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award Winners|publisher=Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum|year=2018|access-date=May 4, 2018|archive-date=February 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140208004534/http://www.hhof.com/html/leg_writers.shtml|url-status=dead}}</ref>

'''Players'''
{{Columns-list|colwidth=25em|
* [[Rob Blake]]
* [[Paul Coffey]]
* [[Marcel Dionne]]
* [[Dick Duff]]
* [[Grant Fuhr]]
* [[Wayne Gretzky]]
* [[Harry Howell (ice hockey)|Harry Howell]]
* [[Jarome Iginla]]
* [[Brian Kilrea]]
* [[Jari Kurri]]
* [[Larry Murphy (ice hockey)|Larry Murphy]]
* [[Bob Pulford]]
* [[Larry Robinson]]
* [[Luc Robitaille]]
* [[Jeremy Roenick]]
* [[Terry Sawchuk]]
* [[Steve Shutt]]
* [[Billy Smith (ice hockey)|Billy Smith]]
* [[Rogie Vachon]]
}}

'''Builders'''
* [[Red Kelly]]
* [[Jake Milford]]
* [[Roger Neilson]]

===Franchise records===

====Regular season scoring leaders====
[[File:LucRobitaille.jpg|thumb|upright|150px|Luc Robitaille is the franchise's all-time leader in goals scored with 557.]]
These are the top-ten regular season scorers in franchise history.<ref>{{cite web|title=Regular Season – All Skaters – Career for Franchise – Career Points – NHL.com – Stats|url=https://www.nhl.com/stats/skaters?reportType=allTime&seasonFrom=19171918&seasonTo=20242025&gameType=2&playerPlayedFor=franchise.14&sort=points,goals,assists&page=0&pageSize=50|publisher=[[National Hockey League]]|access-date=April 20, 2025}}</ref> Figures are updated after each completed NHL regular season.
* {{Color box|#CCFFCC|*|border=darkgray}} – current Kings player
'''''Note:''' Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; P/G = Points per game''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; float:left; margin-right:1em;"
|+ style="background:#fff; border-top:#000000 5px solid; border-bottom:#A2AAAD 5px solid;"|Points
|-
! Player !! Pos || GP || G || A || Pts || P/G
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Marcel Dionne]] || C || 921 || 550 || 757 || '''1,307''' || 1.42
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Anže Kopitar|Anze Kopitar]]* || C || 1,454 || 440 || 838 || '''1,278''' || .88
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Luc Robitaille]] || LW || 1,079 || 557 || 597 || '''1,154''' || 1.07
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Dave Taylor (ice hockey)|Dave Taylor]] || RW || 1,111 || 431 || 638 || '''1,069''' || .96
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Wayne Gretzky]] || C || 539 || 246 || 672 || '''918''' || 1.70
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Bernie Nicholls]] || C || 602 || 327 || 431 || '''758''' || 1.26
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Dustin Brown (ice hockey)|Dustin Brown]] || RW || 1,296 || 325 || 387 || '''712''' || .55
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Drew Doughty]]* || D || 1,207 || 160 || 526 || '''686''' || .57
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Butch Goring]] || C || 736 || 275 || 384 || '''659''' || .90
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Rob Blake]] || D || 805 || 161 || 333 || '''494''' || .61
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; float:left; margin-right:1em;"
|+ style="background:#fff; border-top:#000000 5px solid; border-bottom:#A2AAAD 5px solid;"|Goals
|-
! Player !! Pos !! {{tooltip|G|Goals}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Luc Robitaille]] || LW || 557
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Marcel Dionne]] || C || 550
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Anže Kopitar|Anze Kopitar]]* || C || 440
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Dave Taylor (ice hockey)|Dave Taylor]] || RW || 431
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Bernie Nicholls]] || C || 327
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Dustin Brown (ice hockey)|Dustin Brown]] || RW || 325
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Butch Goring]] || C || 275
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Wayne Gretzky]] || C || 246
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Charlie Simmer]] || LW || 222
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Jeff Carter]] || C || 194
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; float:left; margin-right:1em;"
|+ style="background:#fff; border-top:#000000 5px solid; border-bottom:#A2AAAD 5px solid;"|Assists
|-
! Player !! Pos !! {{tooltip|A|Assists}}
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Anže Kopitar|Anze Kopitar]]* || C || 838
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Marcel Dionne]] || C || 757
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Wayne Gretzky]] || C || 672
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Dave Taylor (ice hockey)|Dave Taylor]] || RW || 638
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Luc Robitaille]] || LW || 597
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Drew Doughty]]* || D || 526
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Bernie Nicholls]] || C || 431
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Dustin Brown (ice hockey)|Dustin Brown]] || RW || 387
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Butch Goring]] || C || 384
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Rob Blake]] || D || 333
|}
{{clear|left}}

====Regular season goaltending leaders====
These are the top-ten regular season games played, wins, and shutouts leaders in franchise history.<ref>{{cite web|title=Regular Season – Goaltenders – Career for Franchise – Career Wins – NHL.com – Stats|url=https://www.nhl.com/stats/goalies?reportType=allTime&seasonFrom=19171918&seasonTo=20242025&gameType=2&playerPlayedFor=franchise.14&sort=wins,savePct&page=0&pageSize=50|publisher=[[National Hockey League]]|access-date=April 20, 2025}}</ref> Figures are updated after each completed NHL regular season.
* {{Color box|#CCFFCC|*|border=darkgray}} – current Kings player
'''''Note:''' GP = Games played; GAA = Goals against average; SV% = Save percentage; W = Wins; L = Losses; SO = Shutouts''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; float:left; margin-right:1em;"
|+ style="background:#fff; border-top:#000000 5px solid; border-bottom:#A2AAAD 5px solid;"|Games played
|-
! Player !! GP || GAA || SV% || W || L || SO

|- 
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Jonathan Quick]] || '''743''' || 2.46 || 0.911 || 370 || 275 || 57
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Rogie Vachon]] || '''389''' || 2.86 || 0.901 || 171 || 148 || 32
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Kelly Hrudey]] || '''360''' || 3.47 || 0.896 || 145 || 135 || 10
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Mario Lessard]] || '''240''' || 3.75 || 0.874 || 92 || 97 || 9
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Jamie Storr]] || '''205''' || 2.52 || 0.910 || 85 || 78 || 16
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Stéphane Fiset|Stephane Fiset]] || '''200''' || 2.83 || 0.907 || 80 || 85 || 10
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Gary Edwards (ice hockey)|Gary Edwards]] || '''155''' || 3.39 || 0.890 || 54 || 68 || 7
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Félix Potvin|Felix Potvin]] || '''136''' || 2.35 || 0.905 || 61 || 52 || 14
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Rollie Melanson]] || '''119''' || 4.13 || 0.869 || 40 || 58 || 3
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Gerry Desjardins]] || '''104''' || 3.51 || 0.893 || 26 || 58 || 7
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; float:left; margin-right:1em;"
|+ style="background:#fff; border-top:#000000 5px solid; border-bottom:#A2AAAD 5px solid;"|Wins
|-
! Player !! GP !! {{tooltip|W|Wins}}
|- 
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Jonathan Quick]] || 743 || '''370'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Rogie Vachon]] || 389 || '''171'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Kelly Hrudey]] || 360 || '''145'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Mario Lessard]] || 240 || '''92'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Jamie Storr]] || 205 || '''85'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Stéphane Fiset|Stephane Fiset]] || 200 || '''80'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Félix Potvin|Felix Potvin]] || 136 || '''61'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Gary Edwards (ice hockey)|Gary Edwards]] || 155 || '''54'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Mathieu Garon]] || 95 || '''44'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Cal Petersen]] || 101 || '''44'''
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; float:left; margin-right:1em;"
|+ style="background:#fff; border-top:#000000 5px solid; border-bottom:#A2AAAD 5px solid;"|Shutouts
|-
! Player !! GP !! {{tooltip|SO|Shutouts}}
|- 
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Jonathan Quick]] || 743 || '''57'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Rogie Vachon]] || 389 || '''32'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Jamie Storr]] || 205 || '''16'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Félix Potvin|Felix Potvin]] || 136 || '''14'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Stéphane Fiset|Stephane Fiset]] || 200 || '''10'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Kelly Hrudey]] || 360 || '''10'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Mario Lessard]] || 240 || '''9'''
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Darcy Kuemper]]* || 69 || '''8'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Gary Edwards (ice hockey)|Gary Edwards]] || 155 || '''7'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Gerry Desjardins]] || 104 || '''7'''
|}
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====Playoff scoring leaders====
These are the top-ten playoff scorers in franchise history.<ref>{{cite web|title=Playoffs – All Skaters – Career for Franchise – Career Points – NHL.com – Stats|url=https://www.nhl.com/stats/skaters?reportType=allTime&seasonFrom=19171918&seasonTo=20242025&gameType=3&playerPlayedFor=franchise.14&sort=points,goals,assists&page=0&pageSize=50|publisher=[[National Hockey League]]|access-date=April 20, 2025}}</ref> Figures are updated after each completed NHL playoff season.
* {{Color box|#CCFFCC|*|border=darkgray}} – current Kings player
'''''Note:''' Pos = Position; GP = Games Played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; P/G = Points per game''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; float:left; margin-right:1em;"
|+ style="background:#fff; border-top:#000000 5px solid; border-bottom:#A2AAAD 5px solid;"|Points
|- style="text-align:center; font-weight:bold; background:#ddd;"
| style="text-align:left;"|Player || Pos || GP || G || A || Pts || P/G
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Wayne Gretzky]] || C || 60 || 29 || 65 || '''94''' || 1.57
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Luc Robitaille]] || LW || 94 || 41 || 48 || '''89''' || .95
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Anže Kopitar|Anze Kopitar]]* || C || 103 || 27 || 62 || '''89''' || .86
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Drew Doughty]]* || D || 101 || 19 || 42 || '''61''' || .60
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Dave Taylor (ice hockey)|Dave Taylor]] || RW || 92 || 26 || 33 || '''59''' || .64
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Justin Williams]] || RW || 73 || 22 || 32 || '''54''' || .74
|- 
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Jeff Carter]] || C || 73 || 26 || 27 || '''53''' || .73
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Dustin Brown (ice hockey)|Dustin Brown]] || RW || 92 || 19 || 30 || '''49''' || .53
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Tomas Sandström|Tomas Sandstrom]] || RW || 50 || 17 || 28 || '''45''' || .90
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Marcel Dionne]] || C || 43 || 20 || 23 || '''43''' || 1.00
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; float:left; margin-right:1em;"
|+ style="background:#fff; border-top:#000000 5px solid; border-bottom:#A2AAAD 5px solid;"|Goals
|-
! Player !! Pos !! {{tooltip|G|Goals}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Luc Robitaille]] || LW || 41
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Wayne Gretzky]] || C || 29
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Anže Kopitar|Anze Kopitar]]* || C || 27
|- 
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Jeff Carter]] || C || 26
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Dave Taylor (ice hockey)|Dave Taylor]] || RW || 26
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Justin Williams]] || RW || 22
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Marcel Dionne]] || C || 20
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Dustin Brown (ice hockey)|Dustin Brown]] || RW || 19
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Drew Doughty]]* || D || 19
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Tomas Sandström|Tomas Sandstrom]] || RW || 17
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; float:left; margin-right:1em;"
|+ style="background:#fff; border-top:#000000 5px solid; border-bottom:#A2AAAD 5px solid;"|Assists
|-
! Player !! Pos !! {{tooltip|A|Assists}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Wayne Gretzky]] || C || 65
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Anže Kopitar|Anze Kopitar]]* || C || 62
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Luc Robitaille]] || LW || 48
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Drew Doughty]]* || D || 42
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Dave Taylor (ice hockey)|Dave Taylor]] || RW || 33
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Justin Williams]] || RW || 32
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Dustin Brown (ice hockey)|Dustin Brown]] || RW || 30
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Tomas Sandström|Tomas Sandstrom]] || RW || 28
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Mike Richards (ice hockey)|Mike Richards]] || C || 27
|- 
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Jeff Carter]] || C || 27
|}
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====Playoff goaltending leaders====
These are the top-ten playoff games played, wins, and shutouts leaders in franchise history. Figures are updated after each completed NHL playoff season.
* {{Color box|#CCFFCC|*|border=darkgray}} – current Kings player
'''''Note:''' GP = Games played; GAA = Goals against average; SV% = Save percentage; W = Wins; L = Losses; SO = Shutouts''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; float:left; margin-right:1em;"
|+ style="background:#fff; border-top:#000000 5px solid; border-bottom:#A2AAAD 5px solid;"|Games played
|-
! Player !! GP || GAA || SV% || W || L || SO

|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Jonathan Quick]] || '''92''' || 2.31 || 0.921 || 49 || 43 || 10
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Kelly Hrudey]] || '''57''' || 3.53 || 0.883 || 26 || 30 || 0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Rogie Vachon]] || '''25''' || 3.10 || 0.890 || 9 || 16 || 1
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Félix Potvin|Felix Potvin]] || '''20''' || 2.34 || 0.915 || 10 || 10 || 3
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Mario Lessard]] || '''20''' || 4.46 || 0.865 || 6 || 12 || 0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Gerry Desjardins]] || '''9''' || 3.90 || 0.861 || 3 || 4 || 0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Wayne Rutledge]] || '''8''' || 3.18 || 0.893 || 2 || 5 || 0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Glenn Healy]] || '''7''' || 4.66 || 0.860 || 1 || 4 || 0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Stéphane Fiset|Stephane Fiset]] || '''7''' || 3.48 || 0.893 || 0 || 5 || 0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Joonas Korpisalo]] || '''6''' || 3.77 || 0.892 || 2 || 4 || 0
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; float:left; margin-right:1em;"
|+ style="background:#fff; border-top:#000000 5px solid; border-bottom:#A2AAAD 5px solid;"|Wins
|-
! Player !! GP !! {{tooltip|W|Wins}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Jonathan Quick]] || 92 || '''49'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Kelly Hrudey]] || 57 || '''26'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Félix Potvin|Felix Potvin]] || 20 || '''10'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Rogie Vachon]] || 25 || '''9'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Mario Lessard]] || 20 || '''6'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Robb Stauber]] || 4 || '''3'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Gerry Desjardins]] || 9 || '''3'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Gary Edwards (ice hockey)|Gary Edwards]] || 3 || '''2'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Terry Sawchuk]] || 5 || '''2'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Joonas Korpisalo]] || 6 || '''2'''
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; float:left; margin-right:1em;"
|+ style="background:#fff; border-top:#000000 5px solid; border-bottom:#A2AAAD 5px solid;"|Shutouts
|-
! Player !! GP !! {{tooltip|SO|Shutouts}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Jonathan Quick]] || 92 || '''10'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Félix Potvin|Felix Potvin]] || 20 || '''3'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Terry Sawchuk]] || 5 || '''1'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[Rogie Vachon]] || 25 || '''1'''
|}
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[[File:Jonathan Quick.jpg|thumb|upright|Recording 10 shutouts during the [[2011–12 NHL season|2011–12 season]], [[Jonathan Quick]] holds the franchise record for most shutouts in a season.]]

;Regular season records
* Most goals: [[Bernie Nicholls]], 70 ([[1988–89 NHL season|1988–89]])
* Most assists: [[Wayne Gretzky]], 122 ([[1990–91 NHL season|1990–91]])
* Most points: [[Wayne Gretzky]], 168 (1988–89)
* Most points in a game: [[Bernie Nicholls]], 8 (1988–89)
* Most penalty minutes: [[Marty McSorley]], 399 ([[1992–93 NHL season|1992–93]])
* Most points, defenseman: [[Larry Murphy (ice hockey)|Larry Murphy]], 76 ([[1980–81 NHL season|1980–81]])
* Most points, rookie: [[Luc Robitaille]], 84 ([[1986–87 NHL season|1986–87]])
* Most wins: [[Jonathan Quick]], 40 ([[2015–16 NHL season|2015–16]])
* Most shutouts: [[Jonathan Quick]], 10 ([[2011–12 NHL season|2011–12]])

;Playoff records
* Most goals: [[Wayne Gretzky]], 15 (1992–93)
* Most assists: [[Wayne Gretzky]], 25 (1992–93)
* Most points: [[Wayne Gretzky]], 40 (1992–93)
* Most points in a game: [[Tomas Sandström|Tomas Sandstrom]], [[Tony Granato]], [[Wayne Gretzky]], 5 ([[1989–90 NHL season|1989–90]])
* Most penalty minutes: [[Jay Miller (ice hockey)|Jay Miller]], 63 (1988–89)
* Most points, defenseman: [[Drew Doughty]], 18 ([[2013–14 NHL season|2013–14]])
* Most points, rookie: [[Tyler Toffoli]], 14 (2013–14)
* Most wins: [[Jonathan Quick]], 16 (2011–12, 2013–14)
* Most shutouts: [[Jonathan Quick]], 3 (2011–12, [[2012–13 NHL season|2012–13]])

;Team records
* Most points in a season: 105 ([[1974–75 NHL season|1974–75]])
* Most wins in a season: 48 (2015–16)
* Longest regular season winning streak: 9 ([[2009–10 NHL season|2009–10]])
* Longest playoff winning streak: 8 (2011–12)

==Broadcasters==
{{main|List of Los Angeles Kings broadcasters}}
[[File:Daryl Evans.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Daryl Evans]] is the Kings' current radio [[color commentator]].]]
In 1973, the Kings hired [[Bob Miller (sports announcer)|Bob Miller]] as their play-by-play announcer. Considered to be one of the finest hockey play-by-play announcers, Miller held the post continuously until retirement in 2017, and is often referred to as the ''Voice of the Kings''. He received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the NHL Hockey Broadcasters Association on November 13, 2000, making him a media honoree for the [[Hockey Hall of Fame]],<ref name=FosHA/><ref name="0708MediaGuideP27">{{cite book |author=Los Angeles Kings Communications Department |title=2007–08 Los Angeles Kings Media Guide |page=27}}</ref> and he also earned a star in the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] in 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=457409 |title=BOB MILLER RECEIVES STAR ON WALK OF FAME |date=February 10, 2006 |publisher=Los Angeles Kings |access-date=May 24, 2013}}</ref> Miller has written two books about his experiences with the team, ''Bob Miller's Tales of the Los Angeles Kings'' (2006),<ref name="MillerTales">{{cite book |last1=Miller |first1=Bob |last2=Schultz |first2=Randy |title=Bob Miller's Tales of the Los Angeles Kings}}</ref> and ''Tales From The Los Angeles Kings Locker Room: A Collection Of The Greatest Kings Stories Ever Told'' (2013).<ref name="FR-Book2">{{cite news |last=Matsuda |first=Gann |title=Hall of Fame Announcer Bob Miller Publishes New Book About LA Kings 2012 Stanley Cup Run – Book Signing Events |url=http://frozenroyalty.net/2013/04/23/hall-of-fame-announcer-bob-miller-publishes-new-book-about-la-kings-2012-stanley-cup-run-book-signing-event/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430002302/http://frozenroyalty.net/2013/04/23/hall-of-fame-announcer-bob-miller-publishes-new-book-about-la-kings-2012-stanley-cup-run-book-signing-event/ |archive-date=April 30, 2013 |publisher=FrozenRoyalty.net/Gann Matsuda |date=April 24, 2013 |access-date=May 24, 2013}}</ref> On March 2, 2017, citing health reasons, Miller announced his retirement after 44 years with the team, and finished his career broadcasting the final two games of the 2016–17 Kings season.<ref name = "MillerFinal2">{{cite news | last = Rosen | first = Jon | url = http://lakingsinsider.com/2017/03/02/bob-miller-retire-will-broadcast-final-two-regular-season-games | title = Bob Miller To Retire: Will Broadcast Final Two Regular Season Games | publisher = Los Angeles Kings | date =March 2, 2017 | access-date =June 14, 2017}}</ref> The Kings named [[NBCSN]] announcer [[Alex Faust]] as Miller's replacement, play-by-play announcer the team on TV for the [[2017–18 NHL season|2017–18 season]] on June 1, 2017.<ref name = "Faust">{{cite web | url = https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/alex-faust-named-new-la-kings-tv-play-by-play-announcer/c-289710944 | title = Alex Faust Named New LA Kings Play-by-Play Announcer | publisher = Los Angeles Kings | date =June 1, 2017 | access-date =June 14, 2017}}</ref>

On September 18, 2018. the team announced that it would cease over-the-air radio broadcasts, and had partnered with [[iHeartMedia]] to form the ''Los Angeles Kings Audio Network'', which streams exclusively on the [[iHeartRadio]] platform. The deal also includes pre-game shows and other ancillary content streaming on iHeartRadio. Two pre-season games were simulcast by [[KEIB]] before the transition was completed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/kings/la-sp-kings-media-20180917-story.html|title=Kings games to move from AM radio to iHeartRadio this season|last=Zupke|first=Curtis|website= Los Angeles Times|date=September 18, 2018|access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.insideradio.com/la-kings-leave-am-radio-for-streaming-pact-with-iheartradio/article_c1b68aee-bb86-11e8-8dd8-4f086426d4d6.html|title=LA Kings Leave AM Radio For Streaming Pact With iHeartRadio.|work=Insideradio.com|access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref>

On June 5, 2023, the Kings parted ways with Alex Faust and planned on returning to a TV/radio simulcast format with [[Nick Nickson]], [[Jim Fox (ice hockey)|Jim Fox]] and [[Daryl Evans]], which they last used in the 1989–90 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nhl/kings-hired-him-to-replace-bob-miller-now-hes-out-as-la-combines-broadcasts/ar-AA1catPG|title=Kings hired him to replace Bob Miller. Now he's out as L.A. combines broadcasts|work=Los Angeles Times|via=MSN.com|date=June 5, 2023|access-date=June 5, 2023}}</ref>

On September 14, 2023, the Kings announced a new contract with [[Bally Sports West]], airing around 65 games, and [[KCAL-TV]], airing around 6 games.<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/la-kings-announce-television-schedule-for-2023-24-season|title=LA Kings Announce Television Schedule For 2023-24 Regular Season|work=NHL.com|date=September 14, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230914832919/en/Diamond-Sports-Group-and-Los-Angeles-Kings-Reach-Multi-Year-Renewal-of-Local-Television-and-Digital-Rights-Agreement|title=Diamond Sports Group and Los Angeles Kings Reach Multi-Year Renewal of Local Television and Digital Rights Agreement|work=businesswire.com|date=September 14, 2023}}</ref>

On June 20, 2024, the Kings announced a new deal with [[ESPN Radio 710]] to stream all games on the ESPN LA app, with 25 games to simulcast on the radio.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-20 |title=LA Kings and ESPN Radio 710 Announce New Broadcast Rights Partnership; Games to be Streamed on ESPN LA App and Air on ESPN Radio 710 Beginning in September {{!}} Los Angeles Kings |url=https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/kings-and-espn-radio-710-announce-broadcast-partnership |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=nhl.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Kings Join KSPN For Mix Of On-Air & Streaming Broadcasts |url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/272811/los-angeles-kings-join-kspn-for-mix-of-on-air-streaming-broadcasts/ |access-date=2024-06-22 |website=RadioInsight}}</ref>

'''Television and radio:''' [[Bally Sports West]], [[KCAL-TV]] and [[ESPN Radio 710]] and ESPN LA App
* [[Nick Nickson]] – play-by-play
* [[Daryl Evans]] – color commentator
* [[Jim Fox (ice hockey)|Jim Fox]] – color commentator

'''Public address:'''
* David Courtney 1989–2012
* Dave Joseph 2013–2020<ref name="DaveJoseph">{{cite web |url=http://kings.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=41370 |title=Meet Your In-Arena Personalities |publisher=Los Angeles Kings |year=2013 |access-date=February 21, 2013}}</ref>
* Trevor Rabone 2021–present

==Affiliate teams==
The Kings are currently affiliated with the [[Ontario Reign (AHL)|Ontario Reign]] in the [[American Hockey League]], they also have an affiliation with the [[Greenville Swamp Rabbits]] in the [[ECHL]]. Previous affiliates included the [[Manchester Monarchs (AHL)|Manchester Monarchs]], [[Lowell Lock Monsters]], [[Springfield Falcons]], [[New Haven Nighthawks]], [[Binghamton Dusters]] and [[Springfield Indians|Springfield Kings]] of the [[American Hockey League|AHL]]; [[Manchester Monarchs (ECHL)|Manchester Monarchs]] and [[Reading Royals]] in the [[ECHL]]; [[Long Beach Ice Dogs]], [[Phoenix Roadrunners (IHL)|Phoenix Roadrunners]] and [[Utah Grizzlies (1995–2005)|Utah Grizzlies]] in the [[International Hockey League (1945–2001)|International Hockey League]]; and the [[Houston Apollos]] of the [[Central Professional Hockey League|Central Hockey League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kings.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=41152|title=KINGS ALL-TIME MINOR LEAGUE AFFILIATES 1967 – PRESENT|publisher=LAKings.com|access-date=January 31, 2016}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[1967 NHL expansion]]
* [[List of NHL players]]
* [[List of NHL seasons]]
* [[Crypto.com Arena]]

==Notes==
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==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
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* {{Official website}}

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