Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings NHL team page: upcoming games with our picks and odds, recent results and the roster.
Los Angeles Kings play in the Western Pacific.
Los Angeles Kings overview
The Los Angeles Kings joined the NHL in the 1967 expansion and play in the Pacific Division at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. The Kings won their first Stanley Cup in 2012 as the Western Conference's eighth seed and added a second in 2014. The 1988 trade for Wayne Gretzky helped popularize hockey across Southern California. For bettors, Los Angeles games are often late-night starts for the East Coast, and the Freeway Faceoff with Anaheim is the signature local rivalry.
Betting insights
Kings home games usually start at 7 p.m. Pacific, so many late lines are posted after East Coast bettors have gone to bed. Los Angeles has often built its best teams around defensive structure and size, an identity that tends to show up in tighter, lower-event games, but the key factor for any total remains the starting goalie. As an underdog, the Kings' moneyline is generally the preferred option, while as a favorite, the -1.5 puck line requires a two-goal margin. Visiting teams arriving from Anaheim or San Jose on short rest are a common spot to watch.
Upcoming games
- Florida Panthers at Los Angeles Kings, October 6, 2026, 9:00 PM
- Los Angeles Kings at Vegas Golden Knights, October 10, 2026, 9:00 PM
- Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings, October 13, 2026, 9:30 PM
- Boston Bruins at Los Angeles Kings, October 17, 2026, 8:00 PM
- Los Angeles Kings at Washington Capitals, October 20, 2026, 6:00 PM
Recent results
- October 3, 2026: Los Angeles Kings , San Jose Sharks
- September 30, 2026: Los Angeles Kings 4, Colorado Avalanche 8