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With a defined plan in place, the Kings are prioritizing 3-on-3 situations, which is showing up on the ice

Over the summer, after joining Peter Laviolette’s staff in Los Angeles, Associate Coach Phil Housley knew he had his work cut out for him in a specific area of the game. That was 3-on-3 play. The Kings were record-setting in…

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.com · LA Kings Insider

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:00 PM

Key Things to Know

The Los Angeles Kings are emphasizing structured 3-on-3 overtime play following record-high post-regulation losses last season.
Associate Coach Phil Housley and Head Coach Peter Laviolette implemented dedicated practice routines replicating game conditions and shootouts.
Per SportLOGIQ, the Kings rank second in the NHL in 3-on-3 possession rating.

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The Los Angeles Kings have revamped their approach to 3-on-3 overtime situations under Head Coach Peter Laviolette and Associate Coach Phil Housley. Following a prior season in which the team suffered 20 post-regulation defeats, the coaching staff introduced structured practice sessions and dedicated plans emphasizing puck possession and defensive zone structure.

According to SportLOGIQ data cited by the article, the Kings rank second in the NHL in 3-on-3 possession rating and third in offensive zone possession time. Captain Drew Doughty and forward Quinton Byfield highlighted the team's buy-in, with Doughty noting it is the first time in his career that a coaching staff has held dedicated 3-on-3 practice sessions.

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