The 1981–82 Los Angeles Kings season, was the Kings' 15th season in the National Hockey League. It saw the Kings make the playoffs, winning the first round before falling in the second round to the Vancouver Canucks. The first round upset of the heavily favored Edmonton Oilers is considered to be one of the greatest upsets in NHL history. Offseason The Kings were moved to the Smythe Division. The Kings now were in a division with western teams. Regular season Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs Miracle on Manchester Player statistics Awards and records Transactions The Kings were involved in the following transactions during the 1981–82 season. Trades Free agent signings Waivers Draft picks Los Angeles's draft picks at the 1981 NHL Entry Draft held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. Farm teams See also 1981–82 NHL season References External links Los Angeles Kings seasons Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Los Angeles