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LA Kings Secure 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff Berth
15 Apr
Summary
- LA Kings clinched a 2026 playoff spot with a recent win.
- This marks the team's fifth consecutive postseason appearance.
- Anze Kopitar is nearing a franchise playoff scoring record.
The LA Kings have officially clinched a berth in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. This qualification was secured following their recent victory over Seattle combined with Nashville's regulation loss to San Jose. The team's current record of 35-26-19 with 89 points through 80 games positions them as the fourth team from the Pacific Division and eighth in the Western Conference to make the postseason.
This marks the Kings' fifth consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and their 35th overall. It is the first time since the 2010-2014 period that the team has achieved five straight playoff appearances. Captain Anze Kopitar and defenseman Drew Doughty are leading the charge into the postseason, marking their 11th career playoff appearance, second only to Dave Taylor's 13.
Kopitar, in his final NHL season, is on the verge of setting new franchise records. He currently has 89 playoff points, tied with Luc Robitaille for second-most in team history and five points shy of Wayne Gretzky's all-time record. He also recently surpassed Marcel Dionne for the eighth-most regular-season points in franchise history.
