Los Angeles Kings Secure Wild Card Spot for Stanley Cup Playoffs
Kings Season Review: LA Locks Down Wild Card Spot
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The Los Angeles Kings concluded the 2025-26 NHL season by securing the second Wild Card spot in the Western Conference with a record of 35-27-20. Despite a strong season from Anze Kopitar in his final year and the acquisition of Artemi Panarin, the Kings face a challenging first-round matchup against the Colorado Avalanche.
- 01The Kings finished the season with a record of 35-27-20, securing the second Wild Card spot.
- 02Anze Kopitar, in his final season, contributed 38 points, ranking seventh on the team.
- 03Artemi Panarin led the Kings with 84 points after being traded from the New York Rangers.
- 04The Kings set an NHL record with 20 overtime/shootout losses this season.
- 05They will face the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the playoffs, having lost all three previous matchups.
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The Los Angeles Kings finished the 2025-26 NHL season by clinching the second Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. With a 35-27-20 record, they ended the season four points ahead of the St. Louis Blues. Anze Kopitar, who announced his retirement at the start of the season, had a noteworthy farewell, ranking seventh on the team with 38 points. The Kings also made headlines by acquiring star winger Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers in February, who went on to lead the team with 84 points and scored 28 goals. Despite their playoff berth, the Kings set an NHL record for the most overtime and shootout losses in a season, totaling 20. They will face the formidable Colorado Avalanche in the first round, a team they struggled against throughout the season, losing all three matchups. As they head into the playoffs, the Kings aim to honor their captain with a strong performance.
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The Kings' playoff performance could energize local fans and boost attendance at games, contributing to the overall atmosphere in Los Angeles.
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