Los Angeles Kings star Drew Doughty practiced for the first time on Monday since sustaining an ankle injury in September.

The L.A. Kings are in win-now mode and trying to make the most of their talent, especially with veteran Anze Kopitar's contract expiring in 2026.

LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Kings played at home Monday for the first time since wildfires devastated the region, killing at least 27 people and destroying thousands of structures.

Drew Doughty ’s long-awaited return to the Los Angeles Kings became imminent this week. The anticipation of the future Hall of Fame defenseman’s first game this season was such that Jim Hiller brought some levity to end a downbeat media session after a one-sided loss to Pittsburgh on Monday.

Drew Doughty is inching closer and closer to making a return to the Los Angeles Kings ... so it's great to have him," forward Trevor Lewis said. It's still unknown when Doughty will be able ...