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LOS ANGELES KINGS 10-7-3 · 3RD IN WEST, PACIFIC
10-7-3 · 3RD IN WEST, PACIFIC
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Jordan Spence - Earns power-play assist Spence notched a power-play assist, two hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Sabres.
Impact The big question on the Kings' blue line was who would step up in the absence of Drew Doughty (ankle), and the answer through one game is Spence. The 23-year-old logged 22:07 of ice time and also skated with the first power-play unit. That latter role could eventually go to Brandt Clarke, but this is Spence's chance to solidify himself in the Kings' lineup after producing 24 points over 71 regular-season outings a year ago. Spence is worth a speculative add in most fantasy formats.
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Joel Edmundson - Contributes assist in season opener Edmundson logged an assist, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Sabres.
Impact Edmundson was signed to a three-year in July, making him a virtual lock for the third pairing. The veteran defenseman isn't known to put up significant scoring numbers, nor has he been able to play a high number of games. Last season, he was limited to six points, 80 hits and 65 blocked shots over 53 games between the Capitals and the Maple Leafs. He saw 20:38 of ice time in his Kings debut, and he could be in line for more minutes while Drew Doughty (ankle) is out, but Edmundson offers minimal fantasy upside.
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Darcy Kuemper - Sharp in Thursday's win Kuemper made 32 saves in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Sabres.
Impact Alex Tuch beat him on a shorthanded breakaway in the second period, but even then Kuemper made the initial save only for the Buffalo forward to get enough of a bouncing puck on the rebound to put it into the net. Otherwise, he had an answer for everything the Sabres fired his way. Kuemper is coming off a shaky 2023-24 season with the Capitals in which he stumbled to a 3.31 GAA and .890 save percentage over 33 appearances, but playing behind the Kings' tighter defensive system should have the 34-year-old netminder poised for significant improvement.
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Anze Kopitar - Natural hattie Thursday Kopitar scored three straight goals in the third period to give the Kings a 3-1 win over the Sabres on Thursday.
Impact With Los Angeles down 1-0 after 40 minutes, Kopitar put the team on his back, potting his first goal just 13 seconds into the final frame before firing home the game-winner on the power play with 98 seconds left. The veteran center then flipped home an empty-netter to complete the natura hat trick. It's an outstanding start to the season for Kopitar, who is still plenty productive in his mid-30s -- he's recorded at least 26 goals and 70 points in each of the last two campaigns.
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Los Angeles visits Boston after Kopitar's hat trick
The Los Angeles Kings visit the Boston Bruins after Anze Kopitar recorded a hat trick in the Kings' 3-1 win against the Buffalo SabresOCTOBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NHL roundup: Anze Kopitar's 3rd-period hat trick lifts Kings Anze Kopitar recorded a third-period hat trick and the Los Angeles Kings rallied for a 3-1 road victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday...
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Anze Kopitar provides Los Angeles Kings a familiar lift with season-opening natural hat trick
Anze Kopitar opened his 19th NHL season providing the Los Angeles Kings a familiar liftOCTOBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hat Trick Challenge: Anže Kopitar | NHL.com Anže Kopitar records 7th career hat trick
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Kings at Sabres | October 10, 2024 | NHL Full Game Highlights
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Anze Kopitar's third-period hat trick propels Kings past Sabres Anze Kopitar recorded a third-period hat trick, and the Los Angeles Kings rallied for a 3-1 road victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday...
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"They Were a Little Snake Bitten" | Lindy Ruff After Loss to Kings
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Anze Kopitar scores natural third-period hat trick to rally the Kings over the Sabres
Anze Kopitar scored a natural hat trick in the third period to rally the Los Angeles Kings to a season-opening 3-1 win over the Buffalo SabresOCTOBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NHL Highlights | Kings vs. Sabres - October 10, 2024
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Missed it by THAT much! 😬
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Kings tickets, cheapest prices, schedule and Crypto Arena seat map for LA 2024-25 NHL season | Sporting News Here's everything to know to get the best ticket deals for the Kings' 2024-25 NHL season.
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Arthur Kaliyev - Out 6-8 weeks Per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, Kaliyev (collarbone) will be out of action for 6-8 weeks, general manager Rob Blake said Thursday.
Impact Kaliyev fractured his clavicle at the start of training camp and will look to return at some point between mid-late November. The 23-year-old winger had seven goals and eight assists in 51 regular-season appearances with the Kings last season.
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Darcy Kuemper - Set to start Thursday Kuemper was the first goalie off Thursday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll be in the road crease for the Kings' regular-season opener against the Sabres on Thurs...
Impact Kuemper spent the last two seasons in Washington, and he had one of the worst years of his career during the 2023-24 campaign, posting a 13-14-3 record, 3.31 GAA and .890 save percentage over 33 regular-season appearances. However, the 34-year-old had a strong preseason and will begin the regular season as the Kings' top goalie.
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HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - Are the Kings destined to be a middle-of-the-pack team this season? NHL Hockey Trade Rumors
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NHL Now: Darcy Kuemper | NHL.com Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper joins the show
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Kings' opening 7-game road trip begins at Sabres Coming off a third straight playoff appearance, and despite an extended opening road stretch, the Los Angeles Kings are eager to start their...
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Andre Lee - Summoned Thursday Lee was called up by the Kings on Thursday.
Impact Lee had eight goals, 13 points and 23 PIM in 36 regular-season contests with AHL Ontario in 2023-24. He hasn't made his NHL debut yet. If the 24-year-old gets into the lineup with the Kings, it will likely be as a member of the fourth line.
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Drew Doughty - Shifts to LTIR Doughty (ankle) was moved to long-term injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact The decision to put Doughty on LTIR shouldn't come as a surprise considering he is currently month-to-month following ankle surgery. Without the veteran on the blue line, Jordan Spence could be tasked with a significantly bigger role this year, including running the No. 1 power-play unit. Whenever Doughty does return, however, he should immediately reclaim that spot with the man advantage.
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Sabres and Kings square off for out-of-conference matchup
The Buffalo Sabres and the Los Angeles Kings face off in a non-conference matchupOCTOBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
