2023–24 Los Angeles Kings season

The 2023–24 Los Angeles Kings season was the 57th season (56th season of play) for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 5, 1967.

This season was the first full-season without longtime goaltender and Conn Smythe Trophy winner Jonathan Quick, who was traded on March 1, 2023, to the Columbus Blue Jackets; the Blue Jackets traded Quick to the Vegas Golden Knights the following day.

For the first time since the 2016–17 season, Anže Kopitar did not finish as the team's leading scorer in either goals or points, in addition to not leading in assists since his rookie season in 2006–07.

Following their December 7, 2023, 4–0 win against the Montreal Canadiens, the Kings set the opening road wins record at 11–0–0. On February 2, 2024, the Kings fired head coach Todd McLellan, and named his assistant Jim Hiller as interim head coach. On April 11, the Kings clinched a playoff berth for the third consecutive season after a 4–1 win against the Calgary Flames. In the playoffs, the Kings faced the Edmonton Oilers for the third consecutive year losing in five games.

Standings

Divisional standings

Conference standings

Schedule and results

Preseason

The preseason schedule was released on June 22, 2023.

Regular season

The regular season schedule was released on June 27, 2023.

Playoffs

Player statistics

Stats updated as of May 1, 2024

Skaters

Goaltenders

^†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Kings. Stats reflect time with the Kings only.
^‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Kings only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.

Transactions

The Kings have been involved in the following transactions during the 2023–24 season.

Key:

 †  Contract is entry-level.
 ‡  Contract initially takes effect in the 2024–25 season.

Trades

Players acquired

Players lost

Signings

Draft picks

Below are the Los Angeles Kings selections at the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, which was held on June 28 and 29, 2023, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

References