Anze Kopitar

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Avalanche deny Kings in Smith's 1st game as coach

Nathan MacKinnon shines as the Avalanche defeat the Kings 5-3, highlighting his skills in a thrilling matchup.

NHL.com

Kings lose 1st game with new coach; Avs win 40th

Kings struggle in first game after firing coach Jim Hiller, facing defeat against Avalanche despite efforts from Kopitar.

ESPN NHL

Star trio helps Los Angeles lock up playoff spot with win over New York

Kings clinch playoff spot with win over Rangers, highlighted by Kopitar's leadership and offensive firepower.

Sportsnet

Kings Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Coaching Shakeup, Injury Setbacks, Trade Buzz and More

Los Angeles Kings face challenges with injuries and coaching changes. Can Fiala and Kopitar lead them to success?

The Hockey Writers

The Hockey News Big Show: Breaking Down The Kings' Coaching Change

Breaking down the Kings' coaching change and its impact on stars like Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty. Tune in for insights!

Hockey News

Why the time was right for the Kings to fire Jim Hiller

The Kings fire Jim Hiller in a bid to boost their offense, looking to enhance performance around stars like Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty.

Daily Faceoff

This Week in the NHL: 2026 Trade Deadline arrives

As the 2026 Trade Deadline nears, Anze Kopitar approaches 1,500 games played, intensifying excitement for NHL fans.

Daily Faceoff

Hiller Gone, Thomas Returns, Stone Injured, Schaefer’s Historic Night, Silovs & Soderblom Post Shutouts and More (March 2)

Kings fire Hiller as Thomas returns. Schafer shines with a historic night, while Silovs and Soderblom land shutouts.

Dobber Hockey

Five Key Stories: 2/23/26 – 3/1/26

Catch up on the latest NHL stories featuring stars like Connor McDavid and Jake DeBrusk as teams gear up for the playoffs.

Pro Hockey Rumors

Hiller fired as Kings coach, replaced by Smith

Kings fire coach Jon Hiller; Mike Smith takes over to rejuvenate the team featuring stars like Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty.

Pro Hockey News

Hiller fired as Kings coach, replaced by Smith

Los Angeles Kings fire Jim Hiller as coach after power play struggles; team seeks new direction with stars like Anze Kopitar.

NHL.com

Kings fire coach Jim Hiller; DJ Smith named interim

Kings fire coach Jim Hiller and name DJ Smith interim head coach as they seek to revitalize their struggling lineup.

Daily Faceoff

Kings Fire Jim Hiller, D.J. Smith Becomes Interim Head Coach

Kings fire Jim Hiller; D.J. Smith steps in as interim coach to lead the team back to playoff contention.

Hockey News

‘We have some guys that are just jerseys’: Todd McLellan on Red Wings’ performance

Todd McLellan critiques the Kings' effort, urging players like Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty to elevate their game against the Red Wings.

Daily Faceoff

L.A. Kings fire coach Hiller; name Smith interim

Kings fire Jim Hiller, promoting DJ Smith as coach to rejuvenate Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe's performance this season.

ESPN NHL

Kings part with head coach Jim Hiller, name D.J. Smith as interim

Kings fire head coach Jim Hiller, appoint D.J. Smith as interim to rejuvenate the season with player leadership.

Sportsnet

Recap of NHL from 28 February 2026

Thrilling NHL action on February 28, 2026, with Anze Kopitar, David Pastrnak, and Nathan MacKinnon shining in their respective games.

Pro Hockey News

Forsberg makes 29 saves, Kings shut out Flames

Calgary Flames defeat Los Angeles Kings 4-2, with standout performances from Jonathan Huberdeau and Jacob Markstrom.

NHL.com

NHL Highlights: Kings 2, Flames 0

Kings defeat Flames 2-0 with key plays from Anze Kopitar and Jonathan Quick, showcasing their playoff aspirations.

Sportsnet

Flames Game Day 58: A visit to Los Angeles (5pm MT, SNW)

Calgary Flames face Los Angeles Kings tonight in a crucial matchup featuring Jonathan Huberdeau and Anze Kopitar.

Flames Nation