The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are scheduled to begin in late April. Here’s where the Los Angeles Kings currently sit in the NHL playoff picture:
Kings Playoff Chances
The Kings playoff odds are -325. Their odds to miss the postseason are +250.
Kings Playoff Seed
Here’s the current playoff bracket if the season ended today:
Kings Playoff History
The Los Angeles Kings have 34 all-time playoff appearances. Los Angeles had a successful stretch from 2010 to 2014 where they took home two Stanley Cups, and they’ve also made the playoffs four straight times from 2022 to 2025 (lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round during each appearance).
Last Time the Kings Made the Playoffs
The Kings last made the playoffs in 2025. After finishing second in the Pacific Division with 105 points, they lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round.
Last Time the Kings Missed the Playoffs
The Kings last missed the playoffs in 2021. They finished sixth in the Honda West Division with 49 points (only 56 total games played) and didn’t earn a Wild Card berth.
Last Time the Kings Won a Playoff Series
The Kings’ most recent series win came in 2014. They eliminated the San Jose Sharks in seven games of the first round, the Anaheim Ducks in seven games of the second round, the Chicago Blackhawks in seven games of the conference finals, and the New York Rangers in five games of the Stanley Cup Final.
Have the Kings Won the Stanley Cup?
The Kings won the Stanley Cup twice. They took home the trophy in 2012 and 2014, defeating the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers.
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