Quinton Byfield began to break out significantly during the Kings' recent seven-game road trip, showcasing his skills while playing alongside Warren Foegele and Tanner Jeannot. The Kings were firing on all cylinders during this stretch,

Adrian Kempe continues solidifying his reputation in the NHL, now in his ninth season with the Kings. The speedy winger has evolved into a skilled finisher and a standout performer in significant games.

McLellan and his right-hand man, former Kings and Ducks assistant Trent Yawney, have put their imprint on the winged wheel in short order. “Our structure in all three zones (has improved), I feel like we’re just supporting the puck better,” Talbot told The Detroit News.

The Kings won the first meeting with the Red Wings, 4-1, on Nov. 16 behind two goals from Adrian Kempe. David Rittich only needed to make 17 saves in a game Los Angeles dominated.

In eight of their last nine games, the Los Angeles Kings have scored two or fewer goals. Scoring remains a significant issue for this group right now despite the way they are playing.

COLUMBUS -- Kirill Marchenko scored at 3:45 of overtime when the Columbus Blue Jackets recovered to defeat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 at Nationwide Arena on Saturday.

In the sixteenth weekly Metropolitan Division snapshot, the Carolina Hurricanes made a huge trade, five teams won their week, and the New York Islanders are out of the basement. All this and more in this week’s snapshot.

COLUMBUS -- Kirill Marchenko scored at 3:45 of overtime when the Columbus Blue Jackets recovered to defeat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 at Nationwide Arena on Saturday.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (20-21-8) were firmly in control until a pair of late second-period penalties. The LA Kings (30-11-5)  converted on a two-man advantage to close within 3-1 and seize palpable momentum.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (20-21-8) were firmly in control until a pair of late second-period penalties. The LA Kings (30-11-5)  converted on a two-man advantage to close within 3-1 and seize palpable momentum.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin scored milestone goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated Los Angeles 5-1 on Monday night, snapping the Kings' nine-game home win streak. Crosby, Anthony Beauvillier and Kevin Hayes each had a goal and an assist. Cody Glass also scored for the Penguins, and Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 25 shots.

The Kings have played 26 games on the road this season, compared to just 17 at home. They have excelled at home, boasting the best home record in the league at 14-2-1. However, their performance on the road has seen more games ending with losses,