Latest Todd McLellan News

Kings tie franchise mark with point in 11th straight game

Mar. 25, 2023 19:53 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Todd McLellan isn't about to get enthused about his Los Angeles Kings squad tying the franchise mark for the longest point streak in franchise history. Playing stout defense though is something the fourth-year coach can get excited about. Not only...

Kempe leads Kings into 1st place with 8-2 win over Flames

Mar. 21, 2023 02:05 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drew Doughty and Viktor Arvidsson scored in Los Angeles' four-goal first period, Adrian Kempe had two goals and an assist, and the Kings cruised into a first-place tie in the Pacific Division with an 8-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night. Carl...

Demko, Canucks finish strong to hand Kings 3-2 shootout loss

Mar. 19, 2023 01:59 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elias Pettersson had a power-play goal, Thatcher Demko made 38 saves and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 in a shootout Saturday night. Brock Boeser also scored in regulation for the Canucks, who have won six of seven. J.T. Miller and...

Kings get boost from power play in 5-2 win over Islanders

Mar. 15, 2023 02:15 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drew Doughty and Alex Iafallo scored on the power play as part of a four-goal outburst in the second period, and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Islanders 5-2 on Tuesday night. Blake Lizotte, Trevor Moore and Quinton Byfield also scored for Los...

Kempe, Danault each score twice as Kings roll by Avs 5-2

Mar. 10, 2023 00:50 AM EST

DENVER (AP) — The common theme for the Los Angeles Kings during their five-game winning isn't hard to figure out — balanced production. So many are stepping up. Adrian Kempe and Phillip Danault each scored twice Thursday night as the Kings rolled to a 5-2 win over...

Kings stay hot at home with 4-2 win over Ovechkin, Capitals

Mar. 07, 2023 02:39 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mikey Anderson scored in the third period and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Monday night for their fourth straight win. Adrian Kempe, Phillip Danault and Vladislav Gavrikov also scored, and Pheonix Copley made 20 saves as the Kings won...

Korpisalo solid in debut, helps Kings beat Blues 4-2

Mar. 05, 2023 01:55 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joonas Korpisalo made 24 saves in his Kings debut and Gabe Vilardi had a power-play goal to help Los Angeles to a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. Kevin Fiala, Adrian Kempe and Carl Grundstrom also had goals, and the Kings won their third...

Vilardi, Kopitar score in third, Kings beat Canadiens 3-2

Mar. 03, 2023 02:53 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gabe Vilardi and Anze Kopitar scored in the third period and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Thursday night. Alex Iafallo also scored and Pheonix Copley made 19 saves to help the Kings win their fourth straight home game. ...

Kopitar scores 4, Kempe nets SO winner as Kings top Jets 6-5

Mar. 01, 2023 00:41 AM EST

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Anze Kopitar scored four goals in regulation and Adrian Kempe had the only score in the shootout as the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-5 on Tuesday night. “We’d like to be on the other side of things and play with the lead, but...

Mercer's 2nd goal of game lifts Devils over Kings 4-3 in OT

Feb. 23, 2023 23:15 PM EST

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils are having a great season, and they're doing it the hard way. Red-hot Dawson Mercer scored his second goal of the game 2:30 into overtime and New Jersey rallied late to beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Thursday night. Of the...