Trending Now - Kings Secure Fifth Straight Playoff Spot as Pacific Race Heats up
WHO:
NHL.com - The Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Vegas Golden Knights, Minnesota Wild, Anaheim Ducks, Utah Mammoth, Winnipeg Jets, Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks, San Jose Sharks, Nashville Predators, Colorado Avalanche, Anze Kopitar, Trevor Moore.
WHAT:
NHL.com - The Kings have a maximum of 93 points they can earn by the end of the regular season.
LA Kings Insider - The Kings will release playoff ticketing information on April 16th, 2026.
LA Kings Insider - Anze Kopitar is in his final season in the NHL.
LA Kings Insider - Alex Laferriere reached the 20-goal mark for the first time in his NHL career during the game against Seattle on April 14th, 2026.
NHL.com - All 16 playoff spots for the 2026 NHL postseason have been filled.
LA Kings Insider - The Los Angeles Kings secured their place in the Western Conference playoffs with a victory over the Seattle Kraken.
LA Kings Insider - The Kings are the 16th and final team to clinch a playoff berth.
LA Kings Insider - The Kings won their game against Seattle with a score of 3-1.
LA Kings Insider - The Kings have a five-game winning streak and a 6-0-1 record over their last seven games.
WHERE:
NHL.com - The games mentioned took place in various locations including Boston, New Jersey, Ottawa, Carolina, Tampa Bay, Montreal, Philadelphia, Vegas, Minnesota, Anaheim, Utah, Winnipeg, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Seattle, and Nashville.
LA Kings Insider - The Kings played their game against the Seattle Kraken in Seattle.
WHEN:
LA Kings Insider - The Kings' next game is scheduled for April 15th, 2026, against the Vancouver Canucks.
LA Kings Insider - The Kings' final regular-season game will take place on April 17th, 2026, against the Calgary Flames.
NHL.com - The regular season has three days left as of April 14th, 2026.
LA Kings Insider - The Kings' victory over Seattle occurred on April 14th, 2026.
LA Kings Insider - The Kings will play their next game on April 15th, 2026, against the Vancouver Canucks and on April 17th, 2026, against the Calgary Flames.
LA Kings Insider - The first round of the playoffs is expected to start on April 18th, 2026, with potential games on April 19th or April 20th.
WHY:
LA Kings Insider - The Kings needed both a victory over Seattle and a win by the San Jose Sharks over the Nashville Predators to secure their playoff berth.
HOW:
LA Kings Insider - The Kings secured their playoff berth by winning against the Seattle Kraken and benefitting from the San Jose Sharks' victory over the Nashville Predators.
LA Kings Insider - The Kings secured their playoff spot by winning their game against the Seattle Kraken and benefitting from the San Jose Sharks' victory over the Nashville Predators.
(UPDATED April 15, 2026 04:02 UTC)
The Kings have officially secured their playoff berth after a victory against the Seattle Kraken, aided by the San Jose Sharks' win over the Nashville Predators. They can earn a maximum of 93 points by the end of the regular season, and playoff ticketing information will be released April 16th. In a notable achievement, Alex Laferriere scored his 20th goal of the season during the game against Seattle, while Anze Kopitar is playing in his final NHL season.
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(UPDATED April 14, 2026 21:21 UTC)
All 16 playoff spots for the 2026 NHL postseason have been filled, with the Los Angeles Kings clinching the final berth by defeating the Seattle Kraken 3 to 1 on Tuesday. This victory marked the Kings' fifth straight win and improved their record to 6-0-1 over their last seven games. They will face the Vancouver Canucks April 15th and the Calgary Flames April 17th, with the first round of the playoffs set to begin April 18th.