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How does the NHL Draft lottery work in 2020? Explaining Phase 2 odds, teams & date of draw

Sporting News breaks down everything you need to know about the funky 2020 NHL Draft Lottery.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Player Gaming Challenge: Schedule, entry list, how to watch

All 31 teams, along with NHL Seattle, will be represented in a four-week tournament of "NHL 20" starting April 30.

Sam Ficarro

Power ranking all 31 NHL goal songs

Every goal song is accompanied by excitement, but some are much more iconic than others.

Sam Jarden

NHLPA Open: Participants, how to stream 'Fortnite' tournament

Sixty-five players will participate in a "Fortnite" tournament for a $200,000 charity prize pool

Sam Ficarro

Doughty's Secret Santa gift? A stick from Tkachuk

Doughty's teammate Ben Hutton's Secret Santa gift was pretty darn classic.

Sam Ficarro

California's talk of extended crowd bans doesn't change much for teams, leagues

The state's governor and the mayor of its largest city are both warning teams that fans won't be in the stands for the next few months. That might not matter.

Tom Gatto

Doughty: 'Honestly, I don't see how the season is going to return'

When the 2019-20 season was paused, the Los Angeles Kings had the fourth-worst record in the NHL.

Sam Ficarro

NHL injury report 2019-20: Who could return if season resumes?

Some big names are slated to return if the season resumes.

Sam Ficarro

March 23, 1994: When Wayne Gretzky passed Gordie Howe for the NHL's all-time goals record

On March 23, 1994, Wayne Gretzky scored his 802nd NHL goal to pass Gordie Howe for first on the all-time goals list.

Sam Jarden

Oilers superstar Connor McDavid returns from injury — and of course scores

The Edmonton Oilers' star got a goal and two assists in a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.

Sam Jarden

Kings' Gabe Vilardi scores 10 seconds into first NHL shift

The 20-year-old battled through injuries to get an NHL opportunity, which he took beautifully.

Sam Jarden

Tyler Toffoli trade grade: Vancouver Canucks pay hefty price for offensive threat

The Vancouver Canucks made a big splash Monday night acquiring Tyler Toffoli from the Los Angeles Kings.

Sam Ficarro

NHL Stadium Series 2020: How to watch Kings vs. Avalanche

For the second time ever, Colorado will host an outdoor game as the Los Angeles Kings face the Colorado Avalanche.

Sam Ficarro

The 10 players most likely to be moved at NHL trade deadline

With the deadline two weeks away, the trade market is bubbling to life.

Lyle Richardson

Kings should go all in, trade Martinez and Toffoli

The Kings traded goaltender Jack Campbell and forward Kyle Clifford to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

Jace Mallory

Maple Leafs trade grade: Toronto adds needed goaltending, grit

The deal came through about an hour after the Leafs lost their second consecutive game.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs acquire Kings' Campbell, Clifford

Toronto sent forward Trevor Moore and a pair of third-round draft picks to Los Angeles.

Rudi Schuller

Ovi scores 40th of the year, takes lead in goal scoring race

The 34-year-old sniper scored the game's final three goals as Washington defeated the LA Kings on Tuesday.

Rudi Schuller

Top 10 trade candidates coming out of the NHL All-Star break

Here's a look at the top 10 trade candidates and their potential suitors ahead of the 2020 deadline.

Lyle Richardson

Vladimir Tarasenko injury update: St. Louis Blues GM says team will have better recovery timeline before trade deadline

The 27-year-old underwent surgery on his shoulder in October, but Doug Armstrong says Tarasenko's recovery timetable has him on pace to return in early April.

Tommy McArdle

Five forwards who could move by NHL trade deadline

The trade deadline is Feb. 24.

Tommy McArdle

Ilya Kovalchuk, Montreal Canadiens agree to one-year deal

Kovalchuk, 36, will play on a two-way deal with the Canadiens after having his contract terminated with Los Angeles.

Jace Mallory

NHL rumors 2020: Seven NHL players who could potentially be traded in January

The NHL's trade deadline falls on Feb. 24, but a few players could move teams well before then.

Lyle Richardson

NHL rumors 2019-20: Will Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators be early sellers?

The NHL's trade deadline is Feb. 24.

Lyle Richardson

Sporting News' NHL All-Decade team for the 2010s

The 2010s was quite a decade for the hockey and NHL universes. Zeroing in on the the starting lineup was not an easy task but Sporting News NHL staffers put their heads together and, after some deliberation, came to a consensus on who dominated the game for the past 10 years.

Jackie Spiegel

Boston Bruins interested in signing Ilya Kovalchuk, report says

The Los Angeles Kings just terminated Kovalchuk's contract on Monday, making the 36-year-old an unrestricted free agent.

Tommy McArdle

Kovalchuk leaves LA Kings

The prolonged standoff between the player and club appears to be over.

Rudi Schuller

Kovalchuk's contract with LA Kings to be terminated

It could be the end of the road for the 36-year-old in LA.

Tommy McArdle

Doughty has period to forget in Kings' loss to Oilers

The 29-year-old blueliner inadvertently kicked in Edmonton's opening goal on Friday.

Rudi Schuller

Former NHLer Sean Avery says former head coach Marc Crawford kicked him while playing for the Kings

Avery played for the Los Angeles Kings for three seasons during his 10-year career.

Sammi Silber

Alec Martinez injury update: Los Angeles Kings defenseman undergoes wrist surgery

The Kings announced Martinez, 32, sustained a laceration to his right wrist during the third period of Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks.

Tommy McArdle

Los Angeles Kings' Ilya Kovalchuk reportedly told he will be scratched 'for the foreseeable future'

Kovalchuk, 36, is in his 13th season in the NHL and second with Los Angeles.

Jace Mallory

Three takeaways from Toronto's 3-1 win over LA

The third period turned into the Auston Matthews and William Nylander show as Toronto pulled away late.

Rudi Schuller

Doughty to media: Don't twist players' words or 'we’re just gonna stop talking'

The Kings defenseman is feeling the fire after his post-game quote from Oct. 9 was used as a catchphrase by the Vancouver Canucks.

Rudi Schuller

Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares returns Tuesday against Los Angeles Kings, will bolster lineup

The Leafs captain missed seven games with a broken finger.

Jackie Spiegel

Los Angeles Kings' Adrian Kempe marked lost tooth by swallowing it

Kings forward Adrian Kempe now has a horrifying story to pass along.

Jace Mallory

Los Angeles Kings cover up Taylor Swift banner to shake off superstition

The banner was first hung after the pop star's 16th sold out concert in August 2015.

Sammi Silber

Vancouver Canucks name Bo Horvat 14th captain in franchise history

Horvat, 24, scored a career-high 61 points in the 2018-19 season.

Tommy McArdle

Los Angeles Kings' Drew Doughty, Flames' Matthew Tkachuk continue rivalry in Kings' OT win

Tkachuk scored two goals and had an assist, but Doughty got the last laugh with the game-winning goal in overtime.

Tommy McArdle

NHL 2019-20 season: Key dates

The 2019-20 NHL season is finally upon us. Here are the games that you can't miss this year.

Rudi Schuller

NHL free agency 2019: Jordan Binnington, Danton Heinen, Jacob Trouba among 40 to file for salary arbitration

Twenty teams had at least one player file for arbitration. Two teams may have up to four contracts to negotiate.

Matt Hornick

Wayne Gretzky trade tree: 'The Trade' and the many branches that grew from it

In the biggest trade in NHL history, the Oilers received a bounty of players and draft picks. Some panned out, others didn't. But impact of the deal was so profound, it left a trail spanning two decades.

Adam Gretz

NHL free agency 2019: Kings re-sign forward Alex Iafallo to two-year deal

The 25-year-old impressed with 15 goals and 33 points in his sophomore season with the Kings in 2018-19.

Sammi Silber

NHL free agency 2019: Tracking the initial buyout period

The NHL's buyout period began on June 15. Here's a list of players who've been bought out so far.

Drew Nantais

Kings buy out Phaneuf's contract

The buyout of Dion Phaneuf's final two years reportedly will save the Kings $2.8 million and open up $4 million of cap space next year.

Bill Marx

NHL playoffs 2019: Canes once again need Justin Williams to become 'Mr. Game 7'

Wednesday night will mark the ninth Game 7 for Justin Williams who has made a name for himself in these high-octane matchups.

Jackie Spiegel

Kings hire Todd McLellan as coach

Only one team finished with a worse record in the West than Todd McLellan's Oilers this season and that was the Kings.

Thomas Lott

NHL Draft: Top 31 prospects

American phenom Jack Hughes continues to top the NHL Draft rankings. Can Vasili Podkolzin or Kaapo Kakko top him? Here's SN's latest rankings.

Steve Kournianos

NHL Draft lottery 2019: Best odds to win No. 1 pick, 'Lose for Jack Hughes' sweepstakes

With likely No.1 pick Jack Hughes in sight, the Avalanche, Kings, Devils and others are in position to possibly land the 2019 NHL Draft's first overall pick.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL Rumor Roundup

With the season winding down, teams are looking to the future as LA and Colorado may be shipping out veterans Jonathan Quick and Tyson Barrie, respectively, while the Flyers may pursue the league's top UFA.

Lyle Richardson

Kings' Carl Grundstrom scores in first NHL game

Grundstrom was acquired by Los Angeles from Toronto for Jake Muzzin in January.

Matt Hornick

NHL mock draft 2019: Senators, Rangers, Ducks gain stock in post-trade deadline edition

Four first-round picks for the 2019 NHL Draft changed hands before the trade deadline. Ottawa found a way to soften the Matt Duchene blow, while Anaheim, Los Angeles and the Rangers now have multiple selections in Round 1. How will they use them?

Steve Kournianos

NHL Rumor Roundup

Is the writing on the wall that Jason Zucker's and Tyler Toffoli's time in Minnesota and Los Angeles, respectively, are over? Did the Oilers really have a deal in place for Adam Larsson that fell through?

Lyle Richardson

NHL trade tracker: Completed deals

The NHL deadline has come and gone. Here's a list of every completed deal before the 2019 cutoff on Feb. 25.

Jackie Spiegel

What time is the NHL trade deadline 2019? Latest news, rumors, top sellers

The 2019 NHL trade deadline is here and teams are already wheelin' and dealin'. Here is your one-stop shop for all the latest trade news and rumors.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL trade rumors: Panthers trading Derick Brassard less than a month after acquiring him?

Brassard joined Florida on Feb. 1 via trade from Pittsburgh.

Matt Hornick

Patrice Bergeron nets game-winner for Bruins to cap off celebration

After being honored for playing in over 1,000 games, Bergeron blasted the game winner in overtime to give the Bruins the victory over the Kings.

John O'Callaghan

NHL Rumor Roundup: Kings start overdue roster rebuild

The Kings appear to be getting an early start on an overhaul, the Oilers have more decisions to make, and more quick-hitters from the NHL rumor mill.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumor Roundup: Trade talk heats up for Blues, Kings ahead of holiday freeze

The rumor mill has been busier ahead of the NHL's annual holiday roster freeze with a handful of underachieving teams like the Blues and Kings desperate to shake things up.

Lyle Richardson

Predators' Jarnkrok nets hat trick with three different types of goals in win

It had been a while since Calle Jarnkrok produced a multigoal game. He accomplished that Saturday with a hat trick via even-strength, power-play and short-handed goals.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Rumor Roundup: Kings, Bruins need to bolster their struggling offenses

The Kings made a coaching change, but they may need more than that for an offensive spark.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Mixed Bag: Shake up with Kings, while Coyotes, Islanders turn some heads

The Kings poor start cost coach John Stevens his job; but things in Arizona and Brooklyn are looking up.

Rob Mixer

The best (and worst) Gritty Halloween costumes

Gritty is one of the most popular Halloween costumes for 2018.

NHL Mixed Bag: Blues, Kings get needed wins, but is that enough?

The Blue and Kings were desperate for victories of any kind this week, and each team earned one. But the road ahead looks bumpy for both teams.

Rob Mixer

Watch: Jeff Skinner scores a hat trick in Sabres' win over Kings

Jeff Skinner put his scoring difficulties to bed on Saturday by scoring a hat trick.

Conor Roche

Auston Matthews ties Bossy and Gretzky in Leafs win against Kings

With two assists on Monday night, Auston Matthews became the fifth player in NHL history to open a season with seven straight multi-point games.

Jackie Spiegel

Kings' Kovalchuk scores first NHL goal since 2013

After a five-season NHL hiatus, Ilya Kovalchuk is back as a goal scorer after notching the opener in Tuesday's Kings game against Winnipeg.

Rudi Schuller

Why would the NHL consider reinstating Slava Voynov? That's a good question

The NHL may soon need to make a decision regarding Slava Voynov, but really, there isn't much of a decision to be made whatsoever.

Evan Sporer

NHL free agents 2018: What to expect from Ilya Kovalchuk in return to the NHL

Ilya Kovalchuk last played an NHL game in 2013. Now 35, what's a reasonable level of production to expect out of the once-dynamic Russian scorer? Looking at recent KHL-to-NHL transitions to find out.

Adam Gretz

NHL free agent rumors: John Tavares to meet with six teams, report says

John Tavares will reportedly enter the NHL's free agent negotiating window and meet with five teams about the possibility of leaving the New York Islanders.

Evan Sporer

Ilya Kovalchuk agrees to sign with Kings in return to NHL

The former Devils and Thrashers star, now 35 after a stint in Russia, is headed to the West Coast to resume a once-dynamic NHL career in pursuit of a Stanley Cup.

Brandon Schlager

NHL teams showing interest in Slava Voynov despite history of domestic abuse, report says

The former Kings defenseman hasn't played in the NHL since being arrested for domestic assault in October 2014.

John Arlia

Ilya Kovalchuk meets with Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks next, per report

At 35 years old, Ilya Kovalchuk is set to return to the NHL, and has reportedly begun meeting with teams face-to-face to begin to discuss a potential fit.

Evan Sporer

NHL Rumor Roundup: Maple Leafs' best options to cure blueline blues open to debate

Toronto's top offseason priority is obvious. Whether by trade or free agency, the Maple Leafs' best means of addressing the need for a defenseman is up for debate.

Lyle Richardson

Hart Trophy: Taylor Hall, Anze Kopitar, Nathan MacKinnon top three vote-getters

There will not be a back-to-back NHL MVP in 2018; at least three players finished ahead of the Oilers' Connor McDavid in the voting.

Tom Gatto

NHL Rumor Roundup: Kings, Ducks face sweeping changes after playoff duds

The Kings and Ducks each carry a core of aging, older stars struggling to keep pace as the game transitions toward youth and speed. They'll need to fix that this offseason.

Lyle Richardson

Shea Theodore quickly, quietly becoming Golden Knights' go-to defenseman

True to the Golden Knights' out-of-nowhere theme, Shea Theodore has quietly developed from the AHL into a crucial part of Vegas’ present and future.

Andrew Hirsh

NHL playoffs 2018: Erik Haula plays hero in Golden Knights' first marathon overtime win

The Golden Knights have won their first two playoff games in franchise history, the latest a double-overtime thriller to go up 2-0 in the first-round series against the Kings.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Kings' Drew Doughty suspended one game for illegal hit on William Carrier

The Kings veteran defenseman will miss Game Two of his team's playoff series with the Vegas Golden Knights after being suspended by the NHL.

Evan Sporer

NHL Hart Trophy race: Nathan MacKinnon, Taylor Hall hold slim edge in MVP free-for-all

No fewer than a half dozen candidates can stake a legitimate claim to hockey's top individual prize in 2017-18.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Golden Knights vs. Kings first-round series

Everything to know about the Vegas Golden Knights and Los Angeles Kings before their first-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Mixed Bag: How far can Golden Knights extend dream season in 2018 playoffs?

Early first-round exit? Second round? Conference finals? The Golden Knights keep surprising everyone, but how realistic are the chances they'll win the Stanley Cup?

Rob Mixer

NHL Mixed Bag: Blues, Avalanche on collision course for final West wild-card spot

Two teams heading in opposite directions a month ago are looking at a possible play-in game to decide one final playoff spot in the season's final week.

Rob Mixer

NHL Mixed Bag: Predicting the overcrowded Western Conference playoff race

There are five teams within three points of one another vying for the final three spots in a wild, wild Western Conference playoff picture. Who holds the edge?

Rob Mixer

Blue Jackets' under-the-radar deadline haul sets up nicely for playoff run

Mark Letestu, Thomas Vanek and Ian Cole weren't flashy additions, but they'll bolster the Blue Jackets' playoff hopes as one of the big winners at Monday's trade deadline.

Rob Mixer

NHL trade rumors: Deadline date, top targets, latest news as trade talks heat up

There isn't enough time in a day to stay current on all the NHL trade rumors before Monday's deadline. Sporting News will keep you informed on all the news and rumblings.

Brandon Schlager

NHL trade deadline primer: Western Conference rumors, team needs, top targets

A glance at each Western Conference team and their options at the 2018 NHL trade deadline.

Evan Sporer

Phaneuf, Gaborik score debut goals after being traded for each other

Dion Phaneuf and Marian Gaborik seem to be adjusting well to their new teams after being traded.

Kaylee Pofahl

Ducks’ Cogliano suspended, will have consecutive games played streak snapped

Cogliano, who has scored five goals and tallied 13 assists in 44 games so far this season, had appeared in 830 straight contests.

E.Jay Zarett

'Tis the season of giving: Holiday wish lists for each of the 31 NHL teams

It's the holiday season, and a time for giving, so Sporting News granting each of the 31 NHL teams a holiday surprise from their wish lists.

Evan Sporer

How a Drew Doughty-Erik Karlsson joint free agency in 2019 would alter the NHL

Drew Doughty and Erik Karlsson made it known they don't intend to hand out hometown discounts while their epic 2019 joint free agency looms. So how much are they worth?

Adam Gretz

In Corey Crawford's absence, hearts grow fonder of Blackhawks' unsung MVP

Corey Crawford manages to fly under the radar outside Chicago. But his elite qualifications are apparent now more than ever, when the Blackhawks are forced to get by without him.

Brian Sandalow

Oilers acquire Mike Cammalleri from Kings for Jussi Jokinen

Oilers address their offensive woes by acquiring the veteran winger from the Los Angeles Kings.

Alec Gearty

Kings score twice in 11 seconds against Canadiens

Kempe, Toffoli score a pair of goals to close out the first period against Montreal on Thursday.

Ryan Young

Former Habs captain Pierre Turgeon now helping Kings get offensive

Pierre Turgeon impresses in his first NHL coaching job with the Los Angeles Kings.

Sean Farrell

Kings' Laich 'excited' for another NHL chance

Brooks Laich is elated to continue NHL playing career with Kings

Dhiren Mahiban

Risky business: Fast-starting Kings' offensive renaissance cuts both ways

Written off as too old and too conservative, an offensive reinvention has the Kings looking like contenders early in the season. But things aren’t as perfect as their 6-0-1 record suggests.

Andrew Berkshire

Kings' Jeff Carter needs surgery after being cut by skate blade

Jeff Petry's skate blade caught Jeff Carter in his lower left leg during the first period of the Kings' 5-1 win over the Canadiens Wednesday.

Brandon Schlager

Flames' Matthew Tkachuk, Kings' Drew Doughty renew bad blood

Matthew Tkachuk and Drew Doughty don't like each other, and the feud spilled over into the Flames-Kings game on Wednesday.

Evan Sporer

Calgary wins in Jaromir Jagr's Flames debut

Jaromir Jagr stepped on the ice for his new team in a 4-3 win over the Kings on Wednesday night.

Rudi Schuller

Kings to honor victims of Las Vegas shooting, including fallen staff member

Christiana Duarte, 22, had just begun a job working in the Kings' marketing department. She was one of the 59 killed in Sunday's mass shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas.

Brandon Schlager

Pacific Division 2017-18 predictions: Oilers' crown a long time coming

A handful of the NHL's worst teams reside in the Pacific, including the expansion Golden Knights (it's not their fault). But there's also a good chance we'll find the Stanley Cup champs here, too.

Brandon Schlager

Inside the 2017-18 Kings: Los Angeles hoping to reclaim NHL royalty

The Kings are at a crossroads three years after winning their second Stanley Cup in three seasons.

Evan Sporer

Kings lose Quick

The goaltender spent more time on the ice than any NHL player last season, but it "could be awhile" before he returns.

Marc Lancaster

Stanley Cup playoffs three stars: Flyers stay alive despite relentless pressure from Capitals

The Flyers set a franchise record with just 11 shots on goal Friday.

Ron Clements

Sharks hold off Kings to avoid familiar fate — for now

It was starting to seem a bit like déjà vu for the Sharks, but they held in Game 4 and have the rival Kings on the brink of elimination.

Brandon Schlager

Capitals up 3-0 on Flyers; sign they'll contend for Stanley Cup, or another bad omen for franchise?

It's probably too early to say for sure, but the Capitals look every bit the indomitable force from the regular season in the playoffs.

Brandon Schlager

Stanley Cup playoffs three stars: John Tavares, Islanders put pressure on Panthers

The Florida Panthers might be in trouble. The Washington Capitals and Dallas Stars cruised in their playoff openers.

Ron Clements

Ruff gets 700th NHL win

Dallas Stars coach Lindy Ruff joined a pretty exclusive club on Saturday, becoming just the fifth NHL coach to win 700 games.

Ron Clements

Flyers trade Vincent Lecavalier, Luke Schenn to Kings in cap dump

Lecavalier will play out the rest of what his agent says will be his final NHL season with Los Angeles.

Brandon Schlager

Jarome Iginla nets 600th career goal in Avalanche victory over Kings

Jarome Iginla reached another milestone Monday night in what is likely a Hall of Fame career.

Ron Clements

NHL bans Sharks' Raffi Torres for half of 2015-16 season

Fed up with his antics, the NHL has suspended the Sharks' serial offender 41 games for an illegal check to the head of Jakob Silfverberg.

Brandon Schlager

Kings sign Martinez to extension

The Los Angeles Kings and defenseman Alec Martinez have agreed on a six-year contract extension worth $24 million, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie.

Brandon Schlager

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