Los Angeles Kings Predictions, odds & playoff chances · 2026–27
Pacific Division · 7thWestern ConferenceCrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Record5-9-212 points · 7th in the Pacific
Playoff odds25.7%
Projected points8580% range 75–95
Division title0.9%Presidents' Trophy 0.0%
Last 105-5-0
Islanders at Kings
Upcoming games
Our win chance appears on game dayThu, Nov 19@ Toronto Maple LeafsThu, Nov 19 · Away · 7:00 PM ET · Scotiabank ArenaGame day
Sat, Nov 21@ Ottawa SenatorsSat, Nov 21 · Away · 7:00 PM ET · Canadian Tire CentreGame day
Mon, Nov 23@ Montréal CanadiensMon, Nov 23 · Away · 7:30 PM ET · Centre BellGame day
Results
Last 10 games · newest firstNov 7Pittsburgh PenguinsHome · Crypto.com ArenaL2–5Before launch
Nov 4San Jose SharksHome · Crypto.com ArenaW7–2Before launch
Oct 31Buffalo SabresHome · Crypto.com ArenaL2–3Before launch
Oct 29Ottawa SenatorsHome · Crypto.com Arena · OTW6–5Before launch
Oct 27@ Chicago BlackhawksAwayL1–2Before launch
Oct 26@ New York RangersAwayW6–3Before launch
Oct 24@ New Jersey DevilsAwayL1–3Before launch
Oct 22@ New York IslandersAway · OTW3–2Before launch
Oct 20@ Washington CapitalsAwayW5–2Before launch
Our call shows for games played since PuckPreview launched on Nov 8, 2026.
How the Kings rate
League rank out of 32 in the numbers our simulator uses (expected goals from MoneyPuck)5-on-5 offenseExpected goals for per 6021st
5-on-5 defenseExpected goals against per 6011th
Power playExpected goals per 60 on the PP13th
Penalty killExpected goals against per 60 shorthanded19th
DisciplinePenalties drawn minus taken18th
Bars are longer for better ranks. Around league average across the board.
Pacific Division
Points · playoff oddsCurrent squad
24 players on the active roster · season statsNumberForwards · 15PosShootsAgeHt · WtGPGAPts
9Adrian KempeKramfors · SWERW · 30 yrs · 6′2″ · SWERWL306′2″ · 205156713
10Artemi PanarinKorkino · RUSLW · 35 yrs · 6′0″ · RUSLWR356′0″ · 1761681018
12Trevor MooreThousand Oaks, CA · USALW · 31 yrs · 5′11″ · USALWL315′11″ · 19516235
14Alex LaferriereChatham, NJ · USARW · 25 yrs · 6′1″ · USARWR256′1″ · 205163811
15Alex TurcotteElk Grove, IL · USAC · 25 yrs · 5′11″ · USACL255′11″ · 1954011
21Scott LaughtonOakville, ON · CANC · 32 yrs · 6′1″ · CANCL326′1″ · 19016235
22Kevin FialaSt. Gallen · CHELW · 30 yrs · 6′0″ · CHELWL306′0″ · 2050000
34Kenny ConnorsGlen Mills, PA · USAC · 23 yrs · 6′1″ · USACL236′1″ · 1993011
36Mats ZuccarelloOslo · NORRW · 39 yrs · 5′8″ · NORRWL395′8″ · 1817011
40Joel ArmiaPori · FINRW · 33 yrs · 6′3″ · FINRWR336′3″ · 21516336
47Andre LeeKarlstad · SWELW · 26 yrs · 6′4″ · SWELWL266′4″ · 21014123
55Quinton ByfieldNewmarket, ON · CANRW · 24 yrs · 6′5″ · CANRWL246′5″ · 23014426
56Erik HaulaPori · FINLW · 35 yrs · 5′11″ · FINLWL355′11″ · 19116347
79Samuel HeleniusDallas, TX · USAC · 23 yrs · 6′6″ · USACL236′6″ · 22511101
90Corey PerryPeterborough, ON · CANRW · 41 yrs · 6′3″ · CANRWR416′3″ · 21014213
NumberDefense · 7PosShootsAgeHt · WtGPGAPts
2Brian DumoulinBiddeford, ME · USAD · 35 yrs · 6′4″ · USADL356′4″ · 21516123
5Cody CeciOttawa, ON · CAND · 32 yrs · 6′3″ · CANDR326′3″ · 2108011
6Joel EdmundsonBrandon, MB · CAND · 33 yrs · 6′5″ · CANDL336′5″ · 22016112
8Drew DoughtyLondon, ON · CAND · 36 yrs · 6′1″ · CANDR366′1″ · 21015178
44Mikey AndersonRoseville, MN · USAD · 27 yrs · 6′0″ · USADL276′0″ · 19516224
64Erik GustafssonNynashamn · SWED · 34 yrs · 6′0″ · SWEDL346′0″ · 19013156
92Brandt ClarkeNepean, ON · CAND · 23 yrs · 6′2″ · CANDR236′2″ · 200163811
NumberGoalies · 2PosCatchesAgeHt · WtGPWLSV%
31Anton ForsbergHärnösand · SWEG · 33 yrs · 6′3″ · SWEGL336′3″ · 200705.907
35Darcy KuemperSaskatoon, SK · CANG · 36 yrs · 6′5″ · CANGL366′5″ · 2151054.878
Roster and stats from the NHL, refreshed every morning. Injured reserve and call-ups show up as they happen.
Coach & general manager
Head coachPeter Laviolette
General managerKen Holland
From team announcements, checked Nov 12, 2026.
Top scorers
G · A · PtsArtemi PanarinLW · 16 GP81018
Adrian KempeRW · 15 GP6713
Alex LaferriereRW · 16 GP3811
Brandt ClarkeD · 16 GP3811
Drew DoughtyD · 15 GP178
Erik HaulaLW · 16 GP347
Our calls on Kings games
1 of 1favorites right since launch. Small sample for now; this fills in as the season goes. Track record →Team facts
First NHL season1967
Stanley Cups2 · last in 2014
ArenaCrypto.com Arena
Home cityLos Angeles, CA
DivisionPacific · Western
Useful links
Kings questions
Will the Kings make the playoffs?
They make it in 25.7% of our 10,000 simulated seasons, finishing with about 85 points (80% range 75–95). They win the Pacific Division 0.9% of the time.
When do the Kings play next?
Thursday, Nov 12, at home against the New York Islanders, 10:00 PM ET. Our full prediction with win chances is published on game day.
Who is the Kings' starting goalie?
Darcy Kuemper has started 10 of 16 games (5-4-1, .878). Anton Forsberg has started 6 of 16 games (0-5-1, .907). We confirm each night’s starter on the game page once it is announced.
Who coaches the Kings?
Peter Laviolette is head coach and Ken Holland is general manager.
How good are the Kings this season?
Around league average across the board in the expected-goals numbers our simulator uses (MoneyPuck). Their 5-9-2 record has them 7th in the Pacific.
Other Pacific teams
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