1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season



The 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season was the franchise's 13th season in the National Hockey League. The Kings finished 2nd in the Norris Division and lost in the Preliminary round to the New York Islanders 3 games to 1.

Regular Season
Just prior to the end of the season, the Kings sent Butch Goring to the Islanders and he would help the Islanders defeat the Kings on their way to their Stanley Cup win.

Player Stats
Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals

MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts

Awards and Records

 * Art Ross Trophy: Marcel Dionne
 * Lester B. Pearson Award: Marcel Dionne
 * NHL Goal Scoring Leader: Charlie Simmer (tied)
 * Marcel Dionne, Center, NHL First Team All-Star
 * Charlie Simmer, Left Wing, NHL First Team All-Star