https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey Hockey en-US Sat, 19 Apr 2025 16:30:02 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/ducks/story/2025-04-19/anaheim-ducks-fire-coach-greg-cronin-after-missing-playoffs-again Although Anaheim made a 21-point improvement from last season, a seventh year has passed since they last made the Stanley Cup playoffs. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 16:30:02 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/ducks/story/2025-04-19/anaheim-ducks-fire-coach-greg-cronin-after-missing-playoffs-again https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-17/taylor-ward-kings-flames-recap With many of its top players sitting out ahead of their first-round playoff series against the Oilers, the Kings fall 5-1 to the Flames in their regular-season finale. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:19:42 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-17/taylor-ward-kings-flames-recap https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/ducks/story/2025-04-16/ducks-vs-winnipeg-jets-recap Troy Terry scores the Ducks only goal in overtime loss to Winnipeg. Anaheim finishes season with a 35-37-9 record. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 02:24:13 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/ducks/story/2025-04-16/ducks-vs-winnipeg-jets-recap https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-15/kings-vs-seattle-kraken-recap Samuel Helenius scored twice, David Rittich made 28 saves, and the Kings spoiled the Kraken’s home and season finale. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:44:30 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-15/kings-vs-seattle-kraken-recap https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/ducks/story/2025-04-15/ducks-vs-minnesota-wild-recap The Minnesota Wild clinched a spot in the playoffs in dramatic fashion with an overtime victory over the Ducks. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:33:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/ducks/story/2025-04-15/ducks-vs-minnesota-wild-recap https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-14/kings-defeat-oilers-home-ice-playoffs In a preview of another first-round playoff series against the Oilers, the Kings dominate in a scrappy, 5-0 win to secure home ice against Edmonton. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:19:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-14/kings-defeat-oilers-home-ice-playoffs https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-14/kings-fire-helmet-locker-room-firefighters The battle-scarred helmet the Kings received from two Los Angeles firefighters has proven to be a major good-luck charm, and a reminder of life's true heroes. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:00:54 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-14/kings-fire-helmet-locker-room-firefighters https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/ducks/story/2025-04-13/ducks-colorado-avalanche-recap Charlie Coyle had a goal and two assists in a four-goal third period as the Avalanche rallied to beat the Ducks. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:16:46 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/ducks/story/2025-04-13/ducks-colorado-avalanche-recap https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-12/los-angeles-kings-vs-colorado-avalanche-nhl-game-recap It's the second consecutive game that Kevin Fiala has scored twice, while Quinton Byfield and Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists apiece. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 23:06:42 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-12/los-angeles-kings-vs-colorado-avalanche-nhl-game-recap https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/story/2025-04-10/kings-ducks-stand-nhl In the final meeting of the season between the Southern California rivals, the Kings defeat the Ducks 6-1 to keep a four-point lead over the Edmonton Oilers. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:50:31 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/story/2025-04-10/kings-ducks-stand-nhl https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/ducks/story/2025-04-09/ducks-vs-calgary-flames-recap The Ducks rallied to overcome a 3-1 deficit, forcing overtime before clinching a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night at the Honda Center. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:48:11 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/ducks/story/2025-04-09/ducks-vs-calgary-flames-recap https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-07/kings-lose-seattle-kraken-nhl-recap Matty Beniers and Brandon Montour score 54 seconds apart late in the first period to help lead the Seattle Kraken to a 2-1 win over the Kings. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:42:55 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-07/kings-lose-seattle-kraken-nhl-recap https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/the-dodgers-sell-hot-dogs-for-7-99-the-diamondbacks-sell-them-for-2-99-why As ticket prices have soared, a small but growing number of teams in all sports are offering a limited menu of basic concession items at fan-friendly prices. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:07 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/the-dodgers-sell-hot-dogs-for-7-99-the-diamondbacks-sell-them-for-2-99-why https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/dodgers-ticket-price-trump-rob-manfred-stan-kasten-arte-moreno-angels If tickets to sporting events have gotten too expensive for the average fan, then Dodger Stadium is a flash point in the debate over whether teams should pursue every dollar they can. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:52 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/dodgers-ticket-price-trump-rob-manfred-stan-kasten-arte-moreno-angels https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/yoshinobu-yamamoto-dominates-dodgers-rangers Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominates over seven shutout innings and the Dodgers score a couple runs in the ninth to take a 3-0 win over the Texas Rangers. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:41:57 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/yoshinobu-yamamoto-dominates-dodgers-rangers https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/shohei-ohtani-paternity-birth-first-child-dodgers-rangers The Dodgers place Shohei Ohtani on the paternity list before their weekend series against the Texas Rangers in anticipation of his first child be born. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:31:01 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/shohei-ohtani-paternity-birth-first-child-dodgers-rangers https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-18/los-angeles-clippers-denver-nuggets-nba-playoff-series-preview Denver's all-world center will be the focus of the Clippers' stingy defense, with 7-foot Ivica Zubac the focal point of their attack. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:22:14 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-18/los-angeles-clippers-denver-nuggets-nba-playoff-series-preview