The Kings were coming off their first playoff appearance in 5 years and the season before finished with a .500 record and scored more goals than they allowed for the first time in club history.
In addition, the Kings had allowed the fewest goals in for most of the season (which would have earned their goaltender tandem of Rogie Vachon and Gary Edwards the Vezina Trophy under 1975 rules).
Their opponent was the Toronto Maple Leafs, who were under .500 on the season, finishing 27 points behind the Kings.
Toronto scored a late goal in game 1 but the Kings won in overtime, 3–2.
Jack Adams Award – Bob Pulford, Coach All-NHL 2nd team – Rogie Vachon, Goalie The Kings were involved in the following transactions during the 1974–75 season.