Collection: Los Angeles Kings Hockey Cards

Los Angeles Kings hockey cards highlight legendary players like Wayne Gretzky (from his time with the team) and modern stars like Anže Kopitar, Drew Doughty, and Quinton Byfield. Gretzky’s Kings cards remain collector favorites, while Byfield’s Young Guns rookie card is a hot commodity for modern collectors. Upper Deck, SP Authentic, and autographed Kings cards are sought after for their mix of vintage appeal and modern upside.

The Los Angeles Kings, founded in 1967 as part of the NHL’s first major expansion, brought big-league hockey to Southern California and built a legacy blending superstar talent, playoff breakthroughs, and Stanley Cup championships. Early Kings teams featured stars like Rogatien Vachon, one of hockey’s top goaltenders in the 1970s, and the famed “Triple Crown Line” of Marcel Dionne, Charlie Simmer, and Dave Taylor, which became one of the NHL’s most productive scoring lines. The franchise transformed in 1988 when the Kings acquired Wayne Gretzky from Edmonton, bringing “The Great One” to Hollywood and igniting unprecedented interest in hockey across California. Gretzky led the Kings to their first Stanley Cup Final in 1993, though they fell to the Montreal Canadiens despite his record-setting playoff performances. After years of rebuilding, the Kings rose to dominance in the 2010s behind captain Dustin Brown, star center Anže Kopitar, defenseman Drew Doughty, and goaltender Jonathan Quick, whose clutch goaltending powered Los Angeles to its first Stanley Cup in 2012 as an eighth seed, defeating the New Jersey Devils in a historic Cinderella run. Two years later, the Kings captured another championship in 2014, overcoming multiple 3–2 series deficits and defeating the New York Rangers in five games, with forward Justin Williams earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as “Mr. Game 7.” Recent seasons have seen the Kings transition to a youth movement with players like Quinton Byfield, Adrian Kempe, and goaltender Pheonix Copley, aiming to return Los Angeles to Stanley Cup contention. From Gretzky’s arrival to modern championships, the Kings’ history blends Hollywood flair, playoff heroics, and a passionate fan base at Crypto.com Arena.

Favorite Los Angeles Kings Hockey Legends

Wayne Gretzky  |  Marcel Dionne  |  Luc Robitaille  |  Anze Kopitar  |  Drew Doughty  |  Jonathan Quick  |  Rob Blake  |  Bernie Nicholls  |  Charlie Simmer  |  Dave Taylor