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This Day in Kings’ History (2012): Dustin Penner eliminates Phoenix in OT, which sends the Kings to the Stanley Cup Final

On May 22, 2012, the Kings advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the second time in franchise history. Dustin Penner scored the series clinching goal in a 4-3 overtime win in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final against the Phoenix Coyotes.

u/ouzer — 24 hours ago

For those now familiar with the series, here is the Off Campus series repping the Kings

They were invited to a game and led the GKG chant on the drum. Very few people knew who they were then or even about the show, so hopefully their presence can be appreciated now that the show is out! And hopefully their presence Kings will have them back again next season.

u/Rosemary-Sea-Salt — 22 hours ago

Weekly Free Talk Thread: Buy/sell tickets, discuss anything, and don't forget to join the discord! - May 22, 2026

Welcome to the weekly free talk thread.

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Discuss anything you'd like in this thread!

u/AutoModerator — 1 day ago

This Day in Kings’ History (2014): That 70s Line records 7 points against the Blackhawks

On May 21, 2014, Jeff Carter tied an NHL record, and set a Kings' playoff record when he recorded four points in the third period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Final. Carter recorded his second career playoff hat trick in a 6-2 win versus Chicago.

u/ouzer — 2 days ago

Realistically, what's it going to take for Brandt Clarke to have more minutes/opportunity like the future star defenseman everyone but the coaches know that he is?

Scenarios:

  • New coach who understands how valuable Clarke is?
  • Doughty's retirement?
  • Moving out a D out?
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u/RivetCounter — 2 days ago
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[Strickland] Hearing Vegas has also denied LA permission to speak with Bruce Cassidy. Don’t believe Toronto has asked to talk to him as of last night.

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u/Sirtopofhat — 5 days ago

How did DJ Smith utilize Byfield better than Jim Hiller?

I didn't get to watch that many games this year. But I did notice Byfield slow start in the first half of the season, and then he immediately caught fire when DJ Smith became coach. So what exactly did DJ Smith do better with Byfield than Jim Hiller?

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u/Fluid-Addition-2378 — 6 days ago

This Day in Kings’ History (2014): Kings eliminate the Anaheim Ducks in Game 7

On May 16, 2014, Justin Williams had two points in Game 7 versus the Anaheim Ducks. Jonathan Quick became the first goalie in franchise history to stop a penalty shot in a playoff game, and the 6-2 win advanced the Kings to their third consecutive conference final.

u/ouzer — 7 days ago

Dream offseason build

I know it’s a little early in the offseason but I’m bored an miss hockey and would like to see what everyone here would do as a hypothetical GM.

I’ll post my vision below if you don’t feel like reading all that I am not offended just as long as nothing gets brought up on royally bad takes (i am by no means claiming I know anything about anything just for fun ;))

Would love to see Cassidy but more likely gonna be woodcroft which I guess I’m ok with

Trade turcotte + connors + 1st + 2nd for josh Norris + Kesselring

Trade doughty for a 1st

Trade kuemper for 2x 2nds

Buy out ceci

Trade for Robo (Laffy + 2 1sts 27’ 28’ + cihar + slukynsky + 2nd) sign 7x12.5

Resign Laughton 3x4.5

Resign Clarke 8x8

Robo Byfield Kempe

Panarin Norris. Fiala

Armia Laughton Moore

Ward Helenius Wright

Anderson Clarke

Eddy Kesselring

Booth Dumolin

Brzuscevicz

Portillo / Forsberg

Draft Xavier villenueve (LHD) 1st round and back to back centers in the 2nd

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u/Sea_Yogurtcloset8013 — 7 days ago

Patrick O’Neal leaving Angels’ broadcasts and doesn’t know if he’ll be back with the Kings

It would be a shame if he isn’t brought back. Great at his job, really cares about the team and fans, and is always a total class act.

u/lockedoutdamnit — 9 days ago

This Day in Kings’ History (2012): Jeff Carter records his first playoff hat trick

On May 15, 2012, Jeff Carter scored his first career playoff hat trick in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final against the Phoenix Coyotes. Jonathan Quick made 24 saves and recorded his third career playoff shutout in a 4-0 win for the Kings.

u/ouzer — 8 days ago