Latest Todd McLellan News

The LA Kings won't change their defense-first philosophy with new coach Jim Hiller in charge

May. 23, 2024 17:58 PM EDT

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Jim Hiller is sticking to the hard-nosed, defense-first philosophy that got the Los Angeles Kings to the first round of the playoffs — and no farther — in each of the past three seasons. General manager Rob Blake introduced Hiller as the Kings'...

Jim Hiller will remain head coach of the Los Angeles Kings after having interim tag removed

May. 22, 2024 14:53 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jim Hiller will continue to be the Los Angeles Kings head coach after having the interim tag removed Wednesday by vice president and general manager Rob Blake. The Kings were 21-12-1 in the regular season under Hiller after Todd McLellan was fired on Feb. 2. But...

Dubois, Roy end long goal droughts to propel Kings to 3-1 victory over Ducks

Apr. 14, 2024 02:15 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pierre-Luc Dubois and Matt Roy ended long goal droughts and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 on Saturday night to remain in third place in the Pacific Division. Kevin Fiala also scored for the Kings, who have won five of their last six, and David...

Trevor Moore's hat trick sends the LA Kings to a 5-2 win over Seattle. The Kraken are eliminated.

Apr. 04, 2024 00:59 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trevor Moore scored three goals for his second career hat trick, and the Los Angeles Kings snapped their three-game skid while eliminating Seattle from the Stanley Cup playoff race with a 5-2 victory over the Kraken on Wednesday night. Adrian Kempe and Kevin...