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The Los Angeles Kings secured the second Wild Card spot in the Western Conference for the 2025-26 NHL season, finishing with a 35-27-20 record. Despite a chance to improve their playoff seeding, a win by the Anaheim Ducks kept them in their position.
The Los Angeles Kings wrapped up the 2025-26 season Thursday, securing the second Wild Card spot in the Western Conference.
LA entered the final game of the season with an opportunity to sneak into a higher spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but a win from the Anaheim Ducks prevented them from claiming a higher seed.
They finished the season with a 35-27-20 record, finishing four points above the St. Louis Blues.
The Kings had a rather unique NHL season this year, and there are plenty of big moments to focus on looking back at the season.
The Kings drafted Anze Kopitar in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, and he has spent his entire career with LA. A catalyst for both of the Kings’ two Stanley Cup triumphs in the early 2010s, Kopitar has put together a fantastic career during his time with the team.
The center announced his retirement at the beginning of the season and still put together a solid campaign in his age-38 season, ranking seventh on the team with 38 points.
On top of his two Stanley Cups, Kopitar is a two-time Frank J. Selke Trophy winner and a three-time Lady Byng Memorial Trophy winner. He has also served as LA’s captain since the 2016-17 season.
The LA Kings finished the 2025-26 season with a record of 35-27-20.
The Kings secured the second Wild Card spot in the Western Conference by finishing four points above the St. Louis Blues.
The Anaheim Ducks won their final game, preventing the LA Kings from claiming a higher seed in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Kings had a unique season with several significant moments, which are highlighted in their season review.

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Apr 14, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Los Angeles Kings forward Alex Laferriere (14) and forward Quinton Byfield (55) and defenseman Mikey Anderson (44) celebrate Byfield’s goal against the Vancouver Canucks in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images
The Kings made a blockbuster deal with the New York Rangers in February, acquiring star winger Artemi Panarin via trade.
LA extended Panarin through the 2027-28 season.
Over the course of the season with both of his teams, Panarin notched 84 points, which ranks first among all Kings players. He also scored the second most goals of any player on the team, lighting the lamp 28 times throughout 78 games played this season.
Panarin is sure to play a huge role in the Kings’ playoff run and will be an offensive cornerstone for the next couple of seasons.
While the Kings slipped into the playoffs, it’s not a stretch to say they’re among the weakest teams remaining. They set an NHL record this season, becoming the team with the most OT/SO losses to secure a playoff spot (20).
The Kings’ 35 wins on the season are the fewest of any team to make the playoffs, and they’re the only team other than the Vegas Golden Knights to make the postseason with a win total lower than 40.
As they hold the last Wild Card spot, the Kings are in for a troublesome first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They’re to face the Colorado Avalanche in the first round—the team with the highest win total in the league.
The Kings played the Avs three times over the course of the season, but failed to win a single game. They lost their first matchup 4-1, followed by a 5-2 handling a couple of months later. Their final matchup came March 2, where they lost 4-2.
It will be an uphill battle for the Kings, who are seeking to bring a third Stanley Cup to LA, but they will fight regardless as they look to give their captain a proper send-off.
How do you feel about the Kings as they head into the playoffs?
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