The Thursday NHL slate features the Los Angeles Kings (30-26-18) hosting the Nashville Predators (34-31-9) at Crypto.com Arena, starting at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings are eighth in the Western Conference (78 points), and the Predators are 10th in the Western Conference (77 points).
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Kings vs. Predators: April 2 Viewing Options
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: Los Angeles, California
Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Kings’ 2025-26 Stats
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Kings vs. Predators Top Players
Kings
A leading offensive player this season for Los Angeles, Artemi Panarin has recorded 76 points.
Adrian Kempe is another of Los Angeles’ important contributors currently with 63 total points (28 goals and 35 assists) to his name.
On 158 shots (for 18 goals) and 24 assists, Quinton Byfield has created 42 points this season.
As Los Angeles’ top goalie, Darcy Kuemper has recorded 18 wins and 14 losses this season while allowing 120 goals with 1,034 saves.
Predators
Filip Forsberg has totaled 34 goals and 33 assists in 74 games for Nashville, good for 67 points.
Ryan O’Reilly is a key piece of the offense for Nashville with 66 total points this season. He has scored 24 goals and added 42 assists in 73 games.
Steven Stamkos has earned 36 goals on the season, adding 22 assists.
Juuse Saros is 26-20-7 this season, compiling 1,378 saves and allowing 163 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .894 save percentage (40th in the league).
Kings vs. Predators Injury Report
Kings
Kevin Fiala: Out For Season (Leg),
Andrei Kuzmenko: Out (Meniscus),
Samuel Helenius: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Predators
None
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