MIKEY ANDERSON NEWS

Chips in with assist Anderson tallied an assist and blocked two shots in Saturday's 1-0 shutout win over the Senators.

Impact Anderson played a hand in the lone goal of Saturday's contest with the primary assist for Alex Laferriere's score. Overall, the 26-year-old Anderson has four goals, five points, 30 blocks and 21 hits through 19 games this season. After a rocky start offensively, the blueliner has all four of his assists over his last six games. With his offensive output trending upward, Anderson's solid stat coverage makes him a decent depth defenseman in category-based fantasy leagues.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Produces helper in overtime win Anderson logged an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Anderson has three helpers and a plus-4 rating over six contests in November. The 26-year-old defenseman has moved around the lineup more often than in previous years, as head coach Jim Hiller hasn't been as confident in his defensive pairings in 2025-26. Anderson is at four points, 10 shots on net, 28 blocked shots, 20 hits and a plus-6 rating through 18 appearances in a pure shutdown role.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Brad Marchand scores 2 goals, Panthers get their road trip rolling with 5-2 win over LA Kings

Brad Marchand scores two goals, and Sam Reinhart gets the go-ahead goal on his 30th birthday in the Florida Panthers' victory over the Los Angeles King

NOVEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Kempe scores 200th NHL goal, Doughty sets Kings record for defenseman in 3-0 win over Jets

Adrian Kempe scored his 200th NHL career goal, Drew Doughty broke the Los Angeles record for goals by a defenseman and the Kings beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Mark Scheifele scores twice in the Jets' 3-2 victory over the Kings

Mark Scheifele broke a tie with 8:13 left with his second goal of the game, Connor Hellebuyck made 30 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Saturday

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Scores goal in loss Anderson scored a goal on two shots on goal, delivered one hit and had a plus-1 rating in 18:44 of ice time during Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Jets.

Impact Anderson is the top left-shot defenseman in the Kings organization following the departure of Vladislav Gavrikov in free agency, and he has the ice time and defense partner in Drew Doughty to prove it. Now, after scoring his first goal of the season, perhaps that has unlocked an offensive aspect to his game. More known for his defensive acumen, the 26-year-old has never surpassed six goals in a season over his seven-year NHL career so far but is off to a good start after Saturday's tally.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Kempe leads the LA Kings' offensive spree in a 6-2 win over Oilers for a 2-0 series lead

Adrian Kempe had two goals and two assists, captain Anze Kopitar added a goal and three assists, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 to seize a 2-0 lead in the...

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Set to play Anderson (rest) is expected to be in the lineup Thursday versus the Flames, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Anderson rested for Tuesday's game versus the Kraken, but he'll check in for the regular-season finale against a Flames team that is utilizing a number of young players. Anderson will match his career high in games played with his 77th appearance of 2024-25.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Getting rest Tuesday Anderson won't suit up for Tuesday's game versus the Kraken, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Anderson has earned a career-high 24 points over 76 games this season. This is just a chance for the 25-year-old defenseman to get rest ahead of the playoffs. He could be back for Thursday's game versus the Flames.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Establishes career high in points Anderson recorded two assists and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Anderson's fourth multi-point effort of the season was enough to give him a career high. He's up to 22 points (six goals, 16 assists), surpassing the 20 he had in 2022-23. The 25-year-old defenseman has been asked to do more than ever this year during Drew Doughty's lengthy absence due to a broken ankle. Anderson has added 83 shots on net, 121 blocked shots, 114 hits and a plus-18 rating while averaging 22:41 of ice time over 74 appearances.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 20-point mark Anderson logged an assist and four PIM in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Anderson's pair of penalties in the third period didn't haunt the Kings. He ended up getting a little extra in-game rest, logging just 11:31 of ice time. The defenseman produced four assists and a plus-5 rating over 16 outings in March. For the season, he's reached the 20-point mark for the second time in his career with six goals and 14 assists over 69 games. He's added 77 shots on net, 108 hits, 115 blocked shots, a plus-13 rating and 32 PIM. His next point will give him a career high if he's able to get on the scoresheet in the Kings' last nine contests.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Manages assist Sunday Anderson notched an assist, two shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Bruins.

Impact Anderson is one point shy of reaching the 20-point mark for the second time in his career. The 25-year-old helped out on Drew Doughty's game-winning tally in the second period in this contest, which ended a seven-game point drought for Anderson. The top-four defenseman has six goals, 13 helpers, 75 shots on net, 102 hits, 110 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating over 65 outings this season. His physicality can help in some fantasy formats, but his offense is fairly pedestrian even in what's likely to end up being a career year.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kuemper, Kings keep Ovechkin and Capitals under wraps in 3-0 win

Quinton Byfield had a goal for the fifth consecutive game, Darcy Kuemper made 21 saves, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Washington Capitals 3-0

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Helpers in consecutive contests Anderson logged an assist, two shots on goal, five hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blues.

Impact Anderson helped out on an Anze Kopitar tally in the first period. This was Anderson's second game in a row with an assist, and he's earned four points over eight outings since recovering from a finger injury. The defenseman is up to 18 points through 57 appearances, matching his point total from 74 contests in the 2023-24 regular season. He's added 66 shots on net, 86 hits, 99 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating in 2024-25.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Manages assist Anderson logged an assist, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Blues.

Impact Anderson has three points over seven contests since returning from a finger injury. He's also gone plus-3 with 13 hits and 14 blocked shots in that span. Anderson continues to excel in a shutdown role, and he's also providing one of his strongest campaigns on offense with 17 points -- one shy of last year's 74-game total -- through just 56 appearances. Anderson has added 64 shots on net, 81 hits, 97 blocks and a plus-8 rating in 2024-25.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Slings helper Anderson managed an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact Anderson helped out on a Warren Foegele goal in the first period. This was Anderson's second point over four contests since he returned from a finger injury, and he's added 10 hits and nine blocked shots in that span. The defenseman is up to 16 points, 63 shots on net, 78 hits, 92 blocks and a plus-7 rating across 53 appearances. Anderson remains on track to reach the 20-point mark for the second time in his career.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits empty-netter in return Anderson scored an empty-net goal on two shots, added three hits and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-3 win over Utah.

Impact Anderson missed four games due to a finger injury. The absence would have been longer had it not been for the two-week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. The 25-year-old was a little limited in his return with 21:19 of ice time, but he's still firmly in a top-four spot due to his defensive excellence. For the season, he has 15 points, including a career-high six goals, and he's added 60 shots on net, 71 hits, 85 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 50 appearances. His tally snapped a seven-game point drought.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Saturday Anderson (finger) is expected to be activated from injured reserve in time to play Saturday versus Utah, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.

Impact Anderson missed four games before the 4 Nations Face-Off due to a finger injury, but the break appears to have helped mitigate the length of his absence. The 25-year-old blueliner figures to take on top-four minutes in a shutdown role going forward. He could challenge for a career year -- he's at 14 points through 49 outings, putting him six points shy of matching his career-high total from 2022-23.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to IR Anderson (finger) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Anderson will miss his fourth straight game against Anaheim on Saturday. He could return to action after the 4 Nations Face-Off. Anderson has five goals, 14 points, 58 shots on net, 83 blocked shots and 68 hits across 49 appearances this season. The Kings recalled Pheonix Copley from AHL Ontario on an emergency basis in a corresponding move because Darcy Kuemper (personal) will miss Saturday's game against the Ducks.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Saturday Anderson (finger) will miss Saturday's tilt versus Anaheim, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

Impact Anderson will miss his fourth straight game, but he is expected to return Feb. 22 versus Utah, when the Kings return to action following the 4 Nations Cup break. Anderson has five goals, nine assists, 68 hits and 83 blocked shots across 49 appearances this season. Brandt Clarke could be the odd-man out of the rotation upon Anderson's return.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Friday Anderson (finger) won't play Friday versus the Stars, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Anderson is set for his third straight absence due to the injury. He hasn't been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Ducks, but at this point, it's doubtful the Kings rush him back with a two-week break on the horizon. Brandt Clarke will remain in the lineup in Anderson's absence.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE