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The LA Kings have secured their spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, marking their fifth consecutive appearance and 35th overall in franchise history. With 89 points, they sit fourth in the Pacific Division and eighth in the West. Captain Anze Kopitar and defenseman Drew Doughty, both in their eleventh postseason, are poised to make history. Kopitar, in his final NHL year, could break the franchises all-time points record. Fourteen players from last years playoff squad return, including top scorer Adrian Kempe and rookie sensation Quinton Byfield. New additions Artemi Panarin and Scott Laughton have brought additional firepower. The Kings will face an unknown opponent in the first round, with home games at Crypto.com Arena on sale now. They take on Vancouver tomorrow at 7 PM Pacific Time on FanDuel Sports Network SoCal, ESPNLA 710 AM, and their app.

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