The Los Angeles Kings inked forward Taylor Ward to a two-year contract extension worth $1.75 million on Monday.

What started as an injury replacement after the Kings were suffering several guys out on the IR, Taylor Ward took advantage of the opportunity and is now rewarded with a two-year NHL contract.

The Detroit Red Wings return home for a matchup with the Los Angeles Kings. You can find great seats for Tuesday night’s game at Little Caesars Arena.

ST. LOUIS -- Trevor Moore scored in the third period, then added the deciding goal in the fourth round of the shootout for the Los Angeles Kings in a 5-4 win against the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on Saturday. Moore was playing his first game after missing the previous 11 with an upper-body injury.

The NHL opens the week with a five-game slate on Monday night. I closed last week with a 2-1 night on Friday thanks to the Golden Knights winning in Mitch Marne

NBA trade deadline buzz sees Lakers eyeing a deal with the Kings. The proposed trade, involving Malik Monk, Keon Ellis, and Devin Carter going to LA for Dalton Knecht, Gabe Vincent, and Maxi Kleber, aims to bolster the Lakers' inconsistent bench scoring and defense.

To fill in for other injured players early this week on Monday, the Los Angeles Kings recalled forward Kenny Connors from the Ontario Reign in the AHL.

The Los Angeles Kings moved closer to full strength as they begin a packed six-game road trip over nine days. Defenseman Drew Doughty and goaltender Darcy Kuemper should be available when the Kings start their sojourn by visiting the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night.