Category: History

FOMO: Looking Back at Game 7 of the 2014 Western Conference Final

By Michael Lloyd | Mar 16th 2020 | 15 min read |

2014 Western Conference Final had it all between the @NHLBlackhawks and @LAKings. An easy choice for @NHLdotcom‘s Playoff Series of the Decade. ...

FOMO: Feeling Groovy with the 2012 Kings

By Michael Lloyd | May 27th 2019 | 4 min read |

On a day where the Boston Bruins take on the St. Louis Blues in game one of the Stanley Cup Final, I have to admit I am a little depressed. I’m down...

Fear of Missing Out Playoff Running Diary: Flames @ Kings, Game 4, 1990 Smythe Semifinal

By Michael Lloyd | Apr 12th 2019 | 11 min read |

The top of the Jewels From the Crown website said it all this morning: Willie Desjardins gone, Toffoli calls practice effort “pathetic”, no new co...

#EastCoastBias: Dave Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame

By Michael Lloyd | Apr 3rd 2019 | 8 min read |

Frustrated and annoyed. That’s how I feel… …and it’s all because of #EastCoastBias. The Kings have placed the official “C” on 14 players: ...

Top 10 Kings Goosebump Moments of the YouTube Era

By Michael Lloyd | Feb 26th 2019 | 7 min read |

I am desperately trying to rev up all my Kings happiness after a yawner of a trade deadline day by Rob Blake and senior management over at Staples Cen...

The Kings are still (STILL!) a very good team and will win lots of games soon.

By Eric Kveton | Jan 30th 2015 | 15 min read |

Some of you may remember that last year, after a terrible January, we posted a certain article about how the Los Angeles Kings would probably turn thi...

Jonathan Quick Breaks LA Kings' All-Time Wins Record

By Eric Kveton | Mar 22nd 2014 | 3 min read |

He already holds the Los Angeles Kings‘ franchise records for most wins in a season (39) and most shutouts in a season (10). He’s the only...

History Lesson: Wayne Gretzky high-sticks Doug Gilmour on the path to victory.

By Robert P | Dec 12th 2013 | 4 min read |

Since the Kings are playing the Leafs for pretty much the first time since their victory over them in the 1993 conference finals, let’s take a momen...

Open Thread: Share Your Memories of the Kings' First Stanley Cup, One Year Ago Today

By Eric Kveton | Jun 12th 2013 | 2 min read |

The 2013 Stanley Cup Finals start tomorrow. The Bruins and the Blackhawks will be playing for a championship, a 35-pound trophy, and eternal glory. Th...

The Los Angeles Kings in Game 7: A History Lesson

By Eric Kveton | May 29th 2013 | 6 min read |

April 18, 1968: The Kings’ first Game 7 was also in their first season in the NHL. The Kings faced the Minnesota North Stars in the first playof...