It began with wholesale changes, as during the off-season the Kings acquired centers Pavol Demitra and Jeremy Roenick to help solidify their offense, as well as goaltender Jason LaBarbera.
The team, however, collapsed, winning only 27 of their remaining 60 games, finishing fourth in the Pacific Division, and out of the playoffs for the third consecutive season.
Head Coach Andy Murray was fired for their final 12 games with John Torchetti taking over, despite the team finishing with an impressive 42 wins.
The Kings finished the regular season with the most power play opportunities, tying the Phoenix Coyotes with 541.
[9] Los Angeles's picks at the 2005 NHL entry draft held at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario on July 30, 2005.