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On January 25, 2014, the first NHL Stadium Series game took place at Dodger Stadium between the Kings and Anaheim Ducks. An announced crowd of 54,099 witnessed the Ducks defeat the #LAKings, 3-0, in the first outdoor NHL game played in California.

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January 25, 2026 at 5:48 PM
On January 25, 1996, the Kings acquired left wing Kevin Stevens from the Boston Bruins for Rick Tocchet. In two seasons with the #LAKings, Stevens recorded 17 goals, 47 points, and 118 penalty minutes in 89 games.

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January 25, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Happy 54th birthday to Pauli Jaks. The former Kings goaltender was born on January 25, 1972.

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January 25, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Happy 66th birthday to Billy O'Dwyer. The former Kings forward was born on January 25, 1960.

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January 25, 2026 at 5:03 PM
On January 24, 2022, rookie Kings forward Quinton Byfield scored his first career shootout goal on his first shootout attempt against Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers.

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January 24, 2026 at 7:14 PM
On January 24, 2016, Marian Gaborik scored his last career overtime goal against the San Jose Sharks. Vincent Lecavalier scored the game-tying goal, and Gaborik scored the game-winner with 53.8 seconds remaining in OT for a 3-2 win for the Kings.

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January 24, 2026 at 6:48 PM
On January 24, 2008, legendary Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda joined the Kings' broadcast at a home game against Anaheim. Prior to the game, Lasorda delivered a pregame speech in the #LAKings’ locker room, who went on to defeat the Ducks, 3-1, at STAPLES Center.

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January 24, 2026 at 6:23 PM
On January 24, 2002, Andy Murray became the second fastest coach in Kings' history to record 100 wins (since surpassed by Terry Murray and Darryl Sutter). Murray reached the milestone in his 214th game behind the #LAKings bench in a 4-1 win over the Minnesota Wild.

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January 24, 2026 at 5:56 PM
On January 24, 1995, Jamie Storr became the youngest goaltender to debut with the Kings when he made his first career start at 19 years and 27 days. Storr made 35 saves against the Dallas Stars in his NHL debut at the Great Western Forum.

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January 24, 2026 at 5:27 PM
On January 24, 1981, all-star Kings left winger Charlie Simmer recorded a hat trick with one second remaining in regulation in a 6-4 win versus the Boston Bruins. The hat trick gave Simmer 49 goals in 50 games.

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January 24, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Happy 47th birthday to Tom Kostopoulos. The former Kings forward was born on January 24, 1979.

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January 24, 2026 at 5:05 PM
On January 24, 1973, Bob Berry scored his only career NHL hat trick against the St. Louis Blues. In 1972-73, Berry recorded career-highs with 36 goals and 64 points in 78 games with the Kings.

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January 24, 2026 at 5:02 PM
On January 23, 2012, Trevor Lewis scored his first career penalty shot goal against Craig Anderson of the Ottawa Senators. Drew Doughty, Kyle Clifford, and Colin Fraser each had two points, and Jonathan Quick made 27 saves in a 4-1 win for the Kings.

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January 23, 2026 at 6:04 PM
On January 23, 2010, the Kings came back from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena. Anze Kopitar scored his 20th goal of the season, and Jonathan Quick made 31 saves in a 3-2 win for the #LAKings.

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January 23, 2026 at 5:39 PM
On January 23, 1989, the Kings acquired center Steve Kasper from the Boston Bruins for Bobby Carpenter. In three seasons with the #LAKings, Kasper recorded 35 goals and 97 points in 173 regular season games, and 18 points in 31 playoff games.

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January 23, 2026 at 5:24 PM
On January 23, 1975, Juha Widing recorded his first career hat trick versus the Toronto Maple Leafs. Butch Goring and Mike Corrigan each had three points, and Rogie Vachon made 23 saves in an 8-0 win for the Kings.

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January 23, 2026 at 5:16 PM
On January 23, 1970, the Kings acquired Hall of Fame left wing Dick Duff from the Montreal Canadiens for Dennis Hextall and a 1971 second round draft pick (Larry Robinson). Duff scored six goals and 14 points in 39 games with the #LAKings.

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January 23, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Happy 68th birthday to Olympic Gold Medalist, Steve Christoff. The former Kings forward was born on January 23, 1958.

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January 23, 2026 at 5:02 PM
On January 22, 1995, Eric Lacroix scored his first career NHL goal in a 4-3 loss versus the Edmonton Oilers. Rick Tocchet recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick with a goal, assist, and a fight in his Kings’ debut at the Great Western Forum.

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January 22, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Happy 37th birthday to Oscar Moller. The former Kings forward was born on January 22, 1989.

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January 22, 2026 at 10:33 PM
On January 22, 1989, the Kings acquired enforcer Jay Miller from the Boston Bruins for future considerations. In four seasons with the #LAKings, Miller recorded 27 goals, 51 points, and 865 penalty minutes in 230 games.

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January 22, 2026 at 10:05 PM
On January 22, 1977, the Kings acquired goalie Gary Simmons and forward Jim Moxey from the Cleveland Barons for Gary Edwards and Juha Widing. In 18 games with the #LAKings, Simmons had a record of 3-9-3, with a 3.88 goals against average and .868 save percentage.

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January 22, 2026 at 10:03 PM
On January 22, 1976, Mike Murphy became the third player in Kings’ history to score four goals in a game. Marcel Dionne had five assists, and Rogie Vachon recorded his 100th win with the #LAKings in a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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January 22, 2026 at 10:02 PM
On January 22, 1973, the Kings acquired forward Frank St. Marseille from the St. Louis Blues for Paul Curtis. In five seasons with the #LAKings, St. Marseille recorded 54 goals and 168 points in 304 games.

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January 22, 2026 at 10:01 PM
On January 22, 1970, Wayne Rutledge became the first goaltender in Kings' history to face a penalty shot. Rutledge stopped Norm Ullman with 53 seconds remaining in regulation in a 3-2 loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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January 22, 2026 at 10:01 PM