Scott Laughton - NHL News & Rumors

Gets team's only goal in loss Laughton scored the Kings only goal in a 3-1 loss to New Jersey on Saturday.

Impact He also had two hits, one block and one shot. Laughton has two goals and five shots in his last three games, and three points (two goals, one assist) in nine games overall. His fantasy value sits in bruise formats. Laughton has delivered at least 109 hits for nine consecutive seasons and also put up double-digit goals in eight of those nine. So far, he has two goals and 23 hits (nine games).

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Brett Pesce scores go-ahead goal as Devils beat Kings 3-1 for 3rd straight win

Brett Pesce scored the go-ahead goal and Jake Allen made 12 saves as the New Jersey Devils beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Saturday for their third straight win

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Kings vs. Devils | NHL Highlights | Oct 24, 2026

OCTOBER 24 • YOUTUBE

Scott Laughton scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

OCTOBER 24 • YOUTUBE

Strikes empty-net goal Laughton recorded an empty-net goal, put three shots on net, served two PIM and dished out four hits in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Laughton delivered the final blow in Tuesday's matchup, tallying an empty-net goal to help the Kings seal their first win of the 2026-27 season. The 32-year-old's twine finder was his first of the season, and he now has two points, 13 shots on net, 20 hits and seven blocked shots across seven appearances. Laughton has posted both of his points over the past three games, which is a sign that he's settling into his bottom-six center role in his first full year with Los Angeles. However, he remains off the fantasy radar outside of deep leagues that value banger stats.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Kings pick up long-awaited first win of season with their best offensive output so far

Through their first six games, the Los Angeles Kings had scored a league-worst 12 goals

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Adrian Kempe scores 2 goals and Kings beat Capitals 5-2 for first win of season

Adrian Kempe scored twice and the Los Angeles Kings got their first win of the season, rallying from an early deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 5-2

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Records helper in loss Laughton notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Oilers.

Impact This was Laughton's first point in five games this season. The 32-year-old center has filled a middle-six role with minimal power-play time, and the Kings' struggles on offense certainly have helped his output. He has earned eight shots on net, 12 hits, four blocked shots, seven PIM and a minus-2 rating. The Kings are still tinkering with line combinations under new head coach Peter Laviolette, so Laughton could move around a bit more until something clicks.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Marner scores on OT power play to lift the Golden Knights past the Kings, 2-1

Mitch Marner scored a power-play goal from the high slot at 2:41 of overtime to give Vegas a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday on a night in which the Golden Knigh...

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 1 • YOUTUBE

Back with Los Angeles Laughton agreed to terms on a three-year, $10.5 million contract with the Kings on Wednesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Laughton was expected to test the market and wasn't viewed as likely to come back to the Kings. Instead, the 32-year-old center looped back around in free agency and will stabilize Los Angeles' bottom six. Laughton had 13 goals, seven assists, 95 shots on net, 121 hits, 42 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 64 regular-season outings between the Maple Leafs and the Kings last season.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Laughton looking at raise after trade from Maple Leafs to Kings | Sporting News The free agent center should have lots of suitors.

JUNE 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kings get Scott Laughton contract update after trade away from Maple Leafs | Sporting News Laughton's expiring contract now comes into focus.

MAY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Big hits are already piling up in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs

The NHL playoffs are off to a physical start through seven games with teams averaging a combined 86.9 hits per game

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Wedgewood sharp in net, O'Connor scores 1st goal in a year as Avs beat Kings 2-1 in Game 1

Logan O’Connor scored for the first time in a year, Scott Wedgewood stopped 24 shots in his first Stanley Cup playoffs start and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Ange...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Josh Manson crushes Scott Laughton at Center Ice. Josh Manson sends an early message in Game 1.

APRIL 19 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Maple Leafs just earned an extra return from the Scott Laughton trade to Kings | Sporting News Just a little added help here.

APRIL 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lights lamp Monday Laughton scored a goal in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Predators.

Impact Laughton found the back of the net at the 13:57 mark of the second period with a wrister, giving him 13 goals on the year. However, the 31-year-old veteran is a bottom-six forward who's more known for his defensive prowess and physical attributes than for his scoring. Since being acquired from the Maple Leafs on March 6, Laughton has suited up in 16 games for the Kings, tallying five goals, seven points, 36 hits and 11 blocked shots.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Kempe scores in shootout as Kings beat Predators 3-2

Adrian Kempe scored the only goal of the shootout in the second round, and the Los Angeles Kings tightened the Western Conference playoff race with a 3-2 win over the Nashville Pre...

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Puts away goal in shootout loss Laughton scored a goal on two shots and added six hits in Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Predators.

Impact The second-period tally was Laughton's second goal in his last four games. The 31-year-old center continues to look steady in a third-line role with his new team. He's up to 12 goals, 18 points, 82 shots on net, 112 hits, 37 blocked shots and 27 PIM through 57 appearances between the Kings and the Maple Leafs. Laughton has some appeal in deeper fantasy formats, as he's seeing playing time in all situations.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Evangelista ends shootout in 8th round, Predators tighten playoff race with 5-4 win over Kings

Luke Evangelista scored the only goal of the shootout in the eighth round, and the Nashville Predators tightened the Western Conference playoff race with a 5-4 win over the Los Ang...

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Buries power-play tally Laughton scored a power-play goal on five shots in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Canucks.

Impact Laughton had gone eight games without a goal, picking up just one assist in that span. The 31-year-old center has retained a power-play role throughout the slump, which is a good sign for his production down the stretch, though he won't be a leader on offense. He's now at 11 goals, 17 points, 75 shots on net, 101 hits, 35 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 54 appearances between the Kings and the Maple Leafs this season.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kings vs. Canucks | NHL Highlights | March 26, 2026

MARCH 27 • YOUTUBE

Kuemper makes 19 saves in his 39th career shutout as Kings beat Canucks 4-0

Darcy Kuemper made 19 saves for his third shutout of the season and 39th of his career to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

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