After losing to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs in 2021-22 – and only qualifying 3 times in the past 8 seasons – the Kings want to reign over the league as they did in 2012 and 2014 when they lifted the Stanley Cup. Head Coach Todd McLellan has shown he’s happy with the team and the maturity of the younger players by keeping a relatively similar squad in place. Kings fans will hope to see veteran players like Kevin Fiala start to gel with the team.
2022-23 Player Roster
Head Coach
Todd McLellan (CAN)
Goaltenders
#29 – Pheonix Copley (USA)
#32 – Jonathan Quick (USA)
Defensemen
#44 – Mikey Anderson (USA)
#92 – Brandt Clarke (CAN)
#8 – Drew Doughty (CAN) “A”
#50 – Sean Durzi (CAN)
#2 – Alexander Edler (SWE)
#3 – Matt Roy (USA)
#53 – Jordan Spence (AUS)
#26 – Sean Walker (CAN)
Forwards
#28 – Jaret Anderson-Dolan (CAN)
#33 – Viktor Arvidsson (SWE)
#24 – Phillip Danault (CAN) “A”
#22 – Kevin Fiala (SUI)
#91 – Carl Grundström (SWE)
#19 – Alex Iafallo (USA) “A”
#34 – Arthur Kaliyev (UZB)
#9 – Adrian Kempe (SWE)
#11 – Anze Kopitar (SLO) “C”
#89 – Rasmus Kupari (FIN)
#48 – Brendan Lemieux (USA)
#46 – Blake Lizotte (USA)
#12 – Trevor Moore (USA)
#13 – Gabriel Vilardi (CAN)
* “C” = Captain / “A” = Alternate Captains
2022-23 Schedule
This season Los Angeles Kings have already played NHL Preseason and NHL Regular Season games. Their first game of the regular season was against the Vegas Golden Knights on 11 October 2022. They will continue regular season games – 82 in total – until their last game of the regular season against the Anaheim Ducks on 13 April 2023 after which they may progress to the NHL Playoffs.
You can find the full 2022-23 Los Angeles Kings schedule here.
2022-23 Rivals
During the regular season, the Kings will play Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, San Jose Sharks, Seattle Kraken, Vancouver Canucks, and Vegas Golden Knights in their own division, the Pacific Division. They will also play Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, and Winnipeg Jets from the other Western Conference division, the Central Division.
The Kings hold their fiercest rivalries with the 2 other Californian NHL teams. With the Anaheim Ducks, they have a LA metropolitan area rivalry called the "Freeway Face-Off". They have 2 scheduled meet-ups in the 2022-23 season:
With the San Jose Sharks, there is a Northern California v Southern California rivalry. They have 1 scheduled meet-up in the 2022-23 season:
2022-23 Playoffs and Finals
Los Angeles Kings have reached the NHL playoffs 31 times in their history. They have won the Stanley Cup on 2 occasions.
The 2023 playoffs will begin after the regular season has finished in mid-April. Of the 32 regular season teams, 16 qualify with 8 from each conference (the top 3 teams from each division plus 2 conference teams with the next highest points). There are 4 rounds of best-of-7 series: first round with 16 teams in 8 x best-of-7 series; second round with 8 teams in 4 x best-of-7 series; Conference Finals with 4 teams in 2 x best-of-7 series; and the Stanley Cup Finals with 2 teams in 1 x best-of-7 series to determine who lifts the Stanley Cup.
2022-23 Tickets & Prices
Crypto.com Arena – formerly Staples Center – is the home rink of the Los Angeles Kings. The arena has a seated capacity of 18,230 for hockey games and is regularly a sell-out. Adult ticket prices including fees start from as low as USD $12 for basic tickets to $29,209 for the most premium tickets. The average adult ticket starts at $39.
Standard Tickets
At the Crypto.com Arena, there are several tiers of standard seating offering tickets with varying views of the action and at different price ranges:
- Lower (Section 100) – as close to the ice as you can get so spectators can feel immersed in the event
- Middle (Section 200) – offers elevated views across the rink from the same tier as the Premier Seats (Section PR)
- Upper (Section 300) – the highest tier of the arena allowing spectators to take in the atmosphere with views across the ice
Premium, Hospitality & VIP Tickets
- Premier Seats (Section PR) – offers elevated views from the same tier as the Middle Level (Section 200) but with padded seats and access to the San Manuel Club
- Suites – there are 3 levels of suites (A, B, and C) with private spaces available at a slightly higher price offering an exclusive VIP experience
How to Get Cheap Tickets
Kings’ game tickets vary depending on several factors such as their opponent, the day of the week (weekends are usually more expensive), and the stage of the league. Prices for the same game can also change over time and between sellers. In some cases, there are last-minute bargains to be found for less in-demand games, however, by waiting you risk prices going up or tickets selling out. Koobit compares prices from primary and secondary sellers to help you find the right tickets for you at the best price.
Where to Buy Tickets
Tickets can be bought at the arena box office or online. Online ticket sales are typically more practical because they allow you to examine many ticket options, compare costs, and ensure that you get the perfect seat.
How to Get to a Game
Crypto.com Arena is surrounded by several lots and garages that offer pre-bookable car parking spaces. The venue is also easily accessible on public transport. Visit the Crypto.com Arena parking & travel page for more information. For event-specific information including away games, click through to an event and view the Travel & Parking section.
2022-23 Merchandise & Apparel
If you want to look the part when attending a Los Angeles Kings game, Fanatics sells official Kings merchandise, offering everything from team sweaters to branded caps.
To stay up to date with the latest schedule and ticketing information for this season and beyond, visit the Los Angeles Kings page.