# Kings' Playoff Struggles: Doughty's Plea for Grind

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Podcast: [Los Angeles Kings News Today  | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-kings-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7541712)
Published: 2026-04-30T03:24:35+00:00
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The Los Angeles Kings, after a dismal playoff sweep and worst regular season in five years, are grappling with a mental grind thats kept them from securing wins, especially in overtime. Despite efforts to shake things up, including coaching changes and trades, the team remains right there as a playoff contender, but further from a breakthrough than ever, with their captain retiring and a coaching search underway. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/386d83e7e274d4d5

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