# LA Kings UP and DOWN season recap, MAJOR moments and an EARLY look ahead to next season

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Podcast: [Locked On Kings - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Kings](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-kings-daily-podcast-on-the-los-angeles-kings-94741)
Published: 2026-04-28T08:53:39+00:00
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## Resource

The Los Angeles Kings suffer another first-round playoff exit after a season marked by inconsistency and crucial turning points. Eddie Garcia looks back at this season spotlights the arrival of Artemi Panarin in a blockbuster trade, Kevin Fiala’s devastating Olympic injury, and franchise legend Anze Kopitar eclipsing Marcel Dionne’s all-time points record—each moment redefining the Kings’ rollercoaster campaign. Key topics include the Kings' alarming struggles on home ice, D.J. Smith’s effect as interim head coach following Jim Hiller’s dismissal, and looming offseason questions about the team’s search for a top-six center. Get a comprehensive look at contract outlooks for core players and upcoming decisions on unrestricted free agents. Can General Manager Ken Holland turn the Kings into true Stanley Cup contenders, or is a reset on the horizon for L.A.'s hockey faithful?

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