The Los Angeles Kings were founded by Jack Kent Cooke on June 5, 1967, after Kent was awarded an expansion franchise for Los Angeles the year prior. Since beginning play in the 1967-68 season, they've clinched two Stanley Cup titles (in 2012 and 2014) and secured three conference championships (in 1993, 2012, and 2014). Notable players in helping the team earn these honors included Wayne Gretzky, Luc Robitaille, Marty McSorley, Anze Kopitar, Jonathan Bernier, Brad Richardson, Dustin Brown and Jeff Carter among others. Presently, the team is part of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference and plays its home games at the Crypto.com Arena. They are led by Anže Kopitar while Jim Hiller serves as the interim head coach, following the firing of Todd McLellan in February 2024.
Los Angeles Kings NHL Playoff History and Appearances
The Los Angeles Kings appeared have played a total of 54 (completed) seasons till date with 32 playoff appearances till date. This also includes their two Stanley Cup victories, three conference championships and a sole division title. Notably, the 1970s and early 1980s, the Kings had many years marked by impressive play in the regular season only to marked by early playoff edits. This time period also included the "Triple Crown Line" of Charlie Simmer, Dave Taylor and Marcel Dionne.
The table below explores Los Angeles Kings' playoff history and their appearances till date:
Year | Record | Result |
2023 | 47-25-10 | Lost First Round |
2022 | 44-27-11 | Lost First Round |
2021 | 21-28-7 | Missed Playoffs |
2020 | 29-35-6 | Missed Playoffs |
2019 | 31-42-9 | Missed Playoffs |
2018 | 45-29-8 | Lost First Round |
2017 | 39-35-8 | Missed Playoffs |
2016 | 48-28-6 | Lost First Round |
2015 | 40-27-15 | Missed Playoffs |
2014 | 46-28-8 | Won Stanley Cup Final |
2013 | 27-16-5 | Lost Conference Finals |
2012 | 40-27-15 | Won Stanley Cup Final |
2011 | 46-30-6 | Lost First Round |
2010 | 46-27-9 | Lost First Round |
2009 | 34-37-11 | Missed Playoffs |
2008 | 32-43-7 | Missed Playoffs |
2007 | 27-41-14 | Missed Playoffs |
2006 | 42-35-5 | Missed Playoffs |
2004 | 28-29-16-9 | Missed Playoffs |
2003 | 33-36-6-7 | Missed Playoffs |
2002 | 40-27-11-4 | Lost First Round |
2001 | 38-28-13-3 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
2000 | 39-27-12-4 | Lost First Round |
1999 | 32-45-5 | Missed Playoffs |
1998 | 38-33-11 | Lost First Round |
1997 | 28-43-11 | Missed Playoffs |
1996 | 24-40-18 | Missed Playoffs |
1995 | 16-23-9 | Missed Playoffs |
1994 | 27-45-12 | Missed Playoffs |
1993 | 39-35-10 | Lost Stanley Cup Final |
1992 | 35-31-14 | Lost First Round |
1991 | 46-24-10 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
1990 | 34-39-7 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
1989 | 42-31-7 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
1988 | 30-42-8 | Lost First Round |
1987 | 31-41-8 | Lost First Round |
1986 | 23-49-8 | Missed Playoffs |
1985 | 34-32-14 | Lost First Round |
1984 | 23-44-13 | Missed Playoffs |
1983 | 27-41-12 | Missed Playoffs |
1982 | 24-41-15 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
1981 | 43-24-13 | Lost First Round |
1980 | 30-36-14 | Lost First Round |
1979 | 34-34-12 | Lost First Round |
1978 | 31-34-15 | Lost First Round |
1977 | 34-31-15 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
1976 | 38-33-9 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
1975 | 42-17-21 | Lost First Round |
1974 | 33-33-12 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
1973 | 31-36-11 | Missed Playoffs |
1972 | 20-49-9 | Missed Playoffs |
1971 | 25-40-13 | Missed Playoffs |
1970 | 14-52-10 | Missed Playoffs |
1969 | 24-42-10 | Lost Conference Finals |
1968 | 31-33-10 | Lost Conference Semi-Finals |
Los Angeles Kings Conference History
Throughout thier history, the Los Angeles Kings have been able to secure three conference championships, with the most recent one being in 2013-14. The first two championships came in the years 1992-93, under the leadership of Wayne Gretzky, Luc Robitaille and coach Barry Melrose, while thier second championship came in 2011-12, under the leadership of Dustin Brown, Matt Greene and Anže Kopitar.
The table below explores Los Angeles Kings' conference history alongside their results:
Season | Conference | Result |
1967–68 | — | Lost in Quarterfinals, 3–4 (North Stars) |
1968–69 | — | Won in Quarterfinals, 4–3 (Seals) Lost in Semifinals, 0–4 (Blues) |
1969–70 | — | Did not qualify |
1970–71 | — | Did not qualify |
1971–72 | — | Did not qualify |
1972–73 | — | Did not qualify |
1973–74 | — | Lost in Quarterfinals, 1–4 (Black Hawks) |
1974–75 | Wales | Lost in preliminary round, 1–2 (Maple Leafs) |
1975–76 | Wales | Won in preliminary round, 2–0 (Flames) Lost in Quarterfinals, 3–4 (Bruins) |
1976–77 | Wales | Won in preliminary round, 2–1 (Flames) Lost in Quarterfinals, 2–4 (Bruins) |
1977–78 | Wales | Lost in preliminary round, 0–2 (Maple Leafs) |
1978–79 | Wales | Lost in preliminary round, 0–2 (Rangers) |
1979–80 | Wales | Lost in preliminary round, 1–3 (Islanders) |
1980–81 | Wales | Lost in preliminary round, 1–3 (Rangers) |
1981–82 | Campbell | Won in Division Semifinals, 3–2 (Oilers) Lost in Division Finals, 1–4 (Canucks) |
1982–83 | Campbell | Did not qualify |
1983–84 | Campbell | Did not qualify |
1984–85 | Campbell | Lost in Division Semifinals, 0–3 (Oilers) |
1985–86 | Campbell | Did not qualify |
1986–87 | Campbell | Lost in Division Semifinals, 1–4 (Oilers) |
1987–88 | Campbell | Lost in Division Semifinals, 1–4 (Flames) |
1988–89 | Campbell | Won in Division Semifinals, 4–3 (Oilers) Lost in Division Finals, 0–4 (Flames) |
1989–90 | Campbell | Won in Division Semifinals, 4–2 (Flames) Lost in Division Finals, 0–4 (Oilers) |
1990–91 | Campbell | Won in Division Semifinals, 4–2 (Canucks) Lost in Division Finals, 2–4 (Oilers) |
1991–92 | Campbell | Lost in Division Semifinals, 2–4 (Oilers) |
1992–93 | Campbell | Won in Division Semifinals, 4–2 (Flames) Won in Division Finals, 4–2 (Canucks) Won in Conference Finals, 4–3 (Maple Leafs) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–4 (Canadiens) |
1993–94 | Western | Did not qualify |
1994–95 | Western | Did not qualify |
1995–96 | Western | Did not qualify |
1996–97 | Western | Did not qualify |
1997–98 | Western | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 0–4 (Blues) |
1998–99 | Western | Did not qualify |
1999–2000 | Western | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 0–4 (Red Wings) |
2000–01 | Western | Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–2 (Red Wings) Lost in Conference Semifinals, 3–4 (Avalanche) |
2001–02 | Western | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 3–4 (Avalanche) |
2002–03 | Western | Did not qualify |
2003–04 | Western | Did not qualify |
2004–05 | Season cancelled due to 2004–05 NHL lockout | |
2005–06 | Western | Did not qualify |
2006–07 | Western | Did not qualify |
2007–08 | Western | Did not qualify |
2008–09 | Western | Did not qualify |
2009–10 | Western | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 2–4 (Canucks) |
2010–11 | Western | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 2–4 (Sharks) |
2011–12 | Western | Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–1 (Canucks) Won in Conference Semifinals, 4–0 (Blues) Won in Conference Finals, 4–1 (Coyotes) Stanley Cup champions, 4–2 (Devils) |
2012–13 | Western | Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–2 (Blues) Won in Conference Semifinals, 4–3 (Sharks) Lost in Conference Finals, 1–4 (Blackhawks) |
2013–14 | Western | Won in First Round, 4–3 (Sharks) Won in Second Round, 4–3 (Ducks) Won in Conference Finals, 4–3 (Blackhawks) Stanley Cup champions, 4–1 (Rangers) |
2014–15 | Western | Did not qualify |
2015–16 | Western | Lost in First Round, 1–4 (Sharks) |
2016–17 | Western | Did not qualify |
2017–18 | Western | Lost in First Round, 0–4 (Golden Knights) |
2018–19 | Western | Did not qualify |
2019–20 | Western | Did not qualify |
2020–21 | — | Did not qualify |
2021–22 | Western | Lost in First Round, 3–4 (Oilers) |
2022–23 | Western | Lost in First Round, 2–4 (Oilers) |
Los Angeles Kings Division History
The Los Angeles Kings have been part of various divisions since thier inception in 1967. This includes the West Division, the Norris Division, the Smythe Division and the Pacific Division. Despite all these divisional changes, the have only been able to capture a sole division title, in 1990-91. Notably, players like Wayne Gretzky, Luc Robitaille and Rob Blake contributed heavily to the title win. Their overall record throughout the season stood out at 46-24-10 for 102 points. Throughout the season players like Luc Robitaille and Tomas Sandstorm contributed 45 goals each with Wayne Gretzky leading in assists and points, 122 and 163 respectively. However, since then they have as runners up on several occasions.
The table below explores Los Angeles Kings' division history alongside their regular season results:
Season | Division | Record | ||
1967–68 | West | 31-33-10 | ||
1968–69 | West | 24-42-10 | ||
1969–70 | West | 14-52-10 | ||
1970–71 | West | 25-40-13 | ||
1971–72 | West | 20-49-9 | ||
1972–73 | West | 31-36-11 | ||
1973–74 | West | 33-33-12 | ||
1974–75 | Norris | 42–17-21 | ||
1975–76 | Norris | 38-33-9 | ||
1976–77 | Norris | 34-31-15 | ||
1977–78 | Norris | 31-34-15 | ||
1978–79 | Norris | 34-34-12 | ||
1979–80 | Norris | 30-36-14 | ||
1980–81 | Norris | 43-24-13 | ||
1981–82 | Smythe | 24-41-15 | ||
1982–83 | Smythe | 27-41-12 | ||
1983–84 | Smythe | 23-44-13 | ||
1984–85 | Smythe | 34-32-14 | ||
1985–86 | Smythe | 23-49-8 | ||
1986–87 | Smythe | 31-41-8 | ||
1987–88 | Smythe | 30-42-8 | ||
1988–89 | Smythe | 42-31-7 | ||
1989–90 | Smythe | 34-39-7 | ||
1990–91 | Smythe | 46-24-10 | ||
1991–92 | Smythe | 35-31-14 | ||
1992–93 | Smythe | 39-35-10 | ||
1993–94 | Pacific | 27-45-12 | ||
1994–95 | Pacific | 16-23-9 | ||
1995–96 | Pacific | 24-40-18 | ||
1996–97 | Pacific | 28-43-11 | ||
1997–98 | Pacific | 38-33-11 | ||
1998–99 | Pacific | 32-45-5 | ||
1999–2000 | Pacific | 39-27-12-4 | ||
2000–01 | Pacific | 38-28-13-3 | ||
2001–02 | Pacific | 40-27-11-4 | ||
2002–03 | Pacific | 33-36-6-7 | ||
2003–04 | Pacific | 28-29-16-9 | ||
2004–05 | Season cancelled due to 2004–05 NHL lockout | |||
2005–06 | Pacific | 42-35-5 | ||
2006–07 | Pacific | 27-41-14 | ||
2007–08 | Pacific | 32-43-7 | ||
2008–09 | Pacific | 34-37-11 | ||
2009–10 | Pacific | 46-27-9 | ||
2010–11 | Pacific | 46-30-6 | ||
2011–12 | Pacific | 40-27-15 | ||
2012–13 | Pacific | 27-16-5 | ||
2013–14 | Pacific | 46-28-8 | ||
2014–15 | Pacific | 40-27-8 | ||
2015–16 | Pacific | 48-28-15 | ||
2016–17 | Pacific | 39-35-6 | ||
2017–18 | Pacific | 45-29-8 | ||
2018–19 | Pacific | 31-42-9 | ||
2019–20 | Pacific | 29-35-6 | ||
2020–21 | West | 21-28-7 | ||
2021–22 | Pacific | 44-27-11 | ||
2022–23 | Pacific | 47-25-10 | ||
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