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Martin Chromiak makes NHL debut with Los Angeles Kings
Slovak forward Martin Chromiak made his NHL debut for the Los Angeles Kings in a game against the Buffalo Sabres. After spending six years working through the minor leagues, including five seasons in the AHL, the 24-year-old was called up to the main roster following an injury to star player Adrian Kempe.
Head coach Peter Laviolette placed Chromiak in the top offensive line alongside Artemi Panarin and Alex Laferriere, and he also saw time on the first power-play unit. During his 17 minutes and 31 seconds of ice time, Chromiak recorded one shot on goal, which struck the goalpost, narrowly missing a debut goal.
Despite a strong performance, the Kings lost the match to the Sabres with a final score of 2:3. Chromiak expressed that while he was not satisfied with the team result, he was happy to finally realize his dream of playing in the NHL.
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Amiran Gogoladze · Artemi Panarin · Buffalo Sabres · Jessin Ayari · Los Angeles Kings · Martin Chromiak · Munich · NHL · OKTAGON · Peter Laviolette · SAP Garden
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Jared Wright was sent down to the Ontario Reign to make room for Chromiak. sport24.pluska.sk · sita.sk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Chromiak was selected 128th overall in the 2020 NHL Draft. sita.sk
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Los Angeles Kings promoted Martin Chromiak from the Ontario Reign to the NHL roster. sport24.pluska.sk · sita.sk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In the 2025/2026 season, Chromiak recorded 28 goals and 28 assists. sita.sk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chromiak earned AHL Player of the Week honors for the week ending October 25. sita.sk
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Ottawa Senators 6-5 in overtime. sita.sk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Chromiak participated in pre-game warmups but did not play in the game against the Ottawa Senators. sita.sk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chromiak has represented Slovakia at three Elite World Championships. sita.sk