Clarke scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and blocked two shots in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Golden Knights. Both of Clarke's points came in the first period to help the Kings establish an early 2-0 lead.
The Los Angeles Kings have made the playoffs in three consecutive seasons. They have lost in the first round to the Edmonton Oilers in each of those seasons. As the NHL trade deadline approaches, their current playoff opponent would be the Oilers.
Adrian Kempe scores to lead Kings past Golden Knights 6-5
Kings go up early, hold off Golden Knights
Anze Kopitar, Adrian Kempe, Warren Foegele and Brandt Clarke each had a goal and an assist for the visiting Los Angeles Kings, who hung on for a 6-5 win against the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday.
Kings hold off Golden Knights despite Hertl's hat trick
Clarke was sent down to AHL Ontario on Friday. Time will tell if this is a paper move, but Clarke's ice time has been dropping and the Kings can't afford any passengers in the playoff race. The 22-year-old has also gone seven games without a point at the NHL level and could benefit from regaining confidence in the AHL.
In what was an interesting trade deadline for the Los Angeles Kings and its fanbase, 22-year-old Brandt Clarke winds up staying put with the organization.
Flames Nation on MSN10d
Should the Flames target Brandt Clarke in a trade?Craig Conroy has made it known to Flames fans that he is in the market for young, talented players to expedite his retool. He’s already made deals for players who are 25 years old or younger like Yegor Sharangovich,
The Los Angeles Kings are certainly taking calls and dialing themselves as the NHL Trade Deadline approaches. They are also certainly strapped for assets and pieces needed to substantially transform this team from pretender to contender.
Inconsistent offense and veteran bias have led to the Los Angeles Kings' comfortable grip on 3rd place loosening in the Pacific.
The well-traveled winger is enthusiastic about another fresh start with the Kings, who acquired him ahead of the trade deadline Friday.
The Kings are hoping for a different playoff result this year. GM Rob Blake's quiet trade deadline makes it hard to see.
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Logan Stankhoven scores twice as the Stars return home to beat the Kings 6-2(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke passes the puck against the Dallas Stars during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) 1 of 10
Anže Kopitar and Quinton Byfield score as Kings hold on to third place in Pacific Division with 2-1 win over the Blues.
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