Panarin was traded to the Kings by the New York Rangers for prospect Liam Greentree and two conditional draft picks. He also signed a two-year, $22 million contract ($11 million AAV) with the Kings, keeping him in Los Angeles through the 2027-28 season.

The Vegas Golden Knights (26-16-14, 66 points) lead the Pacific Division entering the Olympic break and host the Los Angeles Kings (23-18-14, 60 points) on Thursday night, with Los Angeles making a major deal just before the rosters were frozen on Wednesday.