Playing their first home game since the devastating wildfires in the region, the Kings never get on track in a 5-1 defeat, their first loss at Crypto.com Arena since Nov. 20.

The L.A. Kings are in win-now mode and trying to make the most of their talent, especially with veteran Anze Kopitar's contract expiring in 2026.

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic unofficially made 25 saves on 26 shots in a 5-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Monday. The result boosted Nedel ...

And Kopitar, still highly productive at 37, has just one full season left on his two-year, $14 million contract while Trevor Lewis ... and the second from Adrian Kempe, his team-leading 24th ...

(John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP) Los Angeles Kings’ Anze Kopitar (11), Trevor Lewis (61), Adrian Kempe (9), Brandt Clarke (92), Alex Turcotte (15) and Jordan Spence (21) celebrate after Kempe’s ...

Samuel Helenius scored his first NHL goal before Adrian Kempe added a tally to his team-leading ... the defense were foiled by a lack of footspeed from Anže Kopitar and Trevor Lewis. They nearly ...

As the pre-game festivities continued, the evening took on an even more special meaning as the Kings honored forward Trevor Lewis for playing in ... In the end, it was Adrian Kempe's clutch ...

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

Adrian Kempe continues solidifying his ... a Hart Trophy-nominated season from Kopitar, and Trevor Moore's 30-goal season, Kempe's consistent scoring ability has been a rare asset for a team ...