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Kings' Jeff Malott Makes NHL Debut, Fights Avalanche

10/8/2025

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Jeff Malott, forward for the Los Angeles Kings, earned an NHL opening-night roster on October 7, 2025.
He is the brother of UFC fighter Mike Malott (12-2-1).
In the season opener vs. Colorado Avalanche, Jeff Malott fought Josh Manson after a hit on Warren Foegele, earning 2 minutes unsportsmanlike conduct and 5 for fighting.

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Story summary

Jeff Malott, forward for the Los Angeles Kings, earned an NHL opening-night roster on October 7, 2025.
He is the brother of UFC fighter Mike Malott (12-2-1).
In the season opener vs. Colorado Avalanche, Jeff Malott fought Josh Manson after a hit on Warren Foegele, earning 2 minutes unsportsmanlike conduct and 5 for fighting.