The Los Angeles Kings are gearing up for a crucial stretch as they kick off a season-long seven-game homestand at Crypto.com Arena. Facing off against the Utah Mammoth, the Kings are looking to capitalize on home ice to bolster their position in the Western Conference standings.
Interim head coach DJ Smith and his staff have faced challenges this season, but this homestand presents a golden opportunity to gain ground in the playoff race. Currently, the Kings are just a point shy of the Nashville Predators in the wildcard chase, and a successful run could see them secure a postseason berth.
The Kings recently fell to the Mammoth in a hard-fought overtime battle in Utah, and they’ll be eager to turn the tables in front of their home crowd. With the playoff picture taking shape, every game is critical, and the Kings will need to string together some wins to keep their postseason dreams alive.
For those looking to catch the action, the game will be broadcast live on FanDuel Sports Network West, streamed on ESPN+, and available on the ESPN LA app.
Projected Lineup for the Los Angeles Kings:
Forwards:
- Artemi Panarin - Anze Kopitar - Adrian Kempe
- Trevor Moore - Quinton Byfield - Alex Laferriere
- Joel Armia - Scott Laughton - Jared Wright
- Jeff Malott - Sammy Helenius - Mathieu Joseph
Healthy Scratches: Alex Turcotte, Taylor Ward
Defensemen:
- Joel Edmundson - Brandt Clarke
- Mikey Anderson - Drew Doughty
- Cody Ceci - Brian Dumoulin
Healthy Scratch: Jacob Moverare
Goalies:
- Darcy Kuemper
- Anton Forsberg
As the Kings take the ice against the Mammoth, fans will be watching closely to see if this homestand marks the turning point in their season. With a lineup ready to compete and the stakes higher than ever, it’s time for the Kings to make their move in the Pacific Division.