1978–79 Los Angeles Kings season

The 1978–79 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 12th season in the National Hockey League.

Transactions
The Kings were involved in the following transactions during the 1978–79 season.

Free agent compensation
Dale McCourt refused to report to Los Angeles and sued the NHL. He played the 1978–79 season with the Red Wings.

Draft picks
Los Angeles's draft picks at the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft held at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal.