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The Los Angeles Kings visit the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Monday, October 26, 2026, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM EDT.
Matchup: Los Angeles Kings (2-5-2, 6 points in 2026-27) at New York Rangers (7-5-1, 15 points in 2026-27)
Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
Puck drop: 7:00 PM EDT
Venue: Madison Square Garden
How to watch: NYR: NHLN, TVAS, MSG · LAK: ABTV
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Los Angeles Kings News & Notes
Los Angeles dropped to 2-5-2 with a 3-1 loss at New Jersey on Saturday afternoon. Scott Laughton opened the scoring at 15:57 of the second, just after stepping out of the penalty box, with Adrian Kempe and Andre Lee assisting on the Kings’ second shot of the period. Anthony Mantha answered at 18:43. Anton Forsberg started in net, and the Devils outshot the Kings 14-3 in the middle frame.
The Kings practiced Sunday in Newark with the focus again on generating offense through the lineup. Alex Laferriere has been staking a claim to a spot on the top forward line as that search continues. Los Angeles stays on the road to face the Rangers at Madison Square Garden, where New York has yet to lose at home this season and where Artemi Panarin returns to face his former club.
New York Rangers News & Notes
The Rangers yesterday announced they have signed goalie James Reimer to a one-year deal. The signing comes after Reimer picked up a shutout on Friday as he stopped all 35 Providence Bruins shots he faced. Reimer had signed a PTO with the Hartford Wolf Pack and have Friday’s performance earned himself a contract.
The Rangers have dropped two straight and have lost four of their last five games. During the five game stretch, they’re averaging 2.8 goals per game while allowing 4.4 goals per game.
Los Angeles Kings Projected Lines
Line 1: Artemi Panarin – Alex Laferriere – Adrian Kempe
Line 2: Andre Lee – Erik Haula – Mats Zuccarello
Line 3: Trevor Moore – Scott Laughton – Joel Armia
Line 4: Jared Wright – Samuel Helenius – Corey Perry
Pair 1: Joel Edmundson – Brandt Clarke
Pair 2: Erik Gustafsson – Drew Doughty
Pair 3: Mikey Anderson – Brian Dumoulin
Goaltenders: Darcy Kuemper – Anton Forsberg
Los Angeles Kings Special Teams
Power play, First unit: Adrian Kempe – Alex Laferriere – Mats Zuccarello – Artemi Panarin – Brandt Clarke
Power play, Second unit: Corey Perry – Erik Haula – Andre Lee – Erik Gustafsson – Drew Doughty
Penalty kill, First unit: Scott Laughton – Trevor Moore – Joel Edmundson – Drew Doughty
Penalty kill, Second unit: Erik Haula – Joel Armia – Mikey Anderson – Brian Dumoulin
New York Rangers Projected Lines
Line 1: Gabriel Perreault – Mika Zibanejad – Alexis Lafrenière
Line 2: Tye Kartye – J.T. Miller – Oliver Bjorkstrand
Line 3: Will Cuylle – Noah Laba – Pavel Dorofeyev
Line 4: Eeli Tolvanen – Luke Glendening – Taylor Raddysh
Pair 1: Vladislav Gavrikov – Adam Fox
Pair 2: Marcus Pettersson – Sean Durzi
Pair 3: Alberts Smits – Braden Schneider
Goaltenders: Dylan Garand – Spencer Martin
New York Rangers Special Teams
Power play, First unit: Alexis Lafrenière – J.T. Miller – Pavel Dorofeyev – Mika Zibanejad – Adam Fox
Power play, Second unit: Oliver Bjorkstrand – Will Cuylle – Gabriel Perreault – Eeli Tolvanen – Sean Durzi
Penalty kill, First unit: Noah Laba – Will Cuylle – Vladislav Gavrikov – Adam Fox
Penalty kill, Second unit: Mika Zibanejad – J.T. Miller – Marcus Pettersson – Braden Schneider
Players To Watch
Adrian Kempe — Los Angeles Kings
Kempe didn’t register a shot in 20:41 last time out but still found an assist, and the underlying work says the chances are coming. Box Score Junkie has him at 60.1% Corsi-for with 70.2 shot attempts for per 60 this season, plus 4.4 high-danger xG while on the ice. Three goals on 4.1 expected suggests positive regression.
J.T. Miller — New York Rangers
Miller put up a goal and an assist on just one shot last game, and he’s been driving play all year. Box Score Junkie’s 2026-27 numbers have him at 60.5% Corsi-for and 68.8 shot attempts for per 60 across 239 minutes, with 7.3 high-danger xG on the ice. Three goals on 3.0 expected — right on pace.
Injury Report
Los Angeles Kings
Quinton Byfield (RW) — Day-To-Day, Upper Body, expected back Monday, October 26
Alex Turcotte (C) — Injured Reserve, Undisclosed, expected back Monday, October 26
Jakub Dvorak (D) — Injured Reserve, Upper Body, expected back Saturday, October 31
Jan Jenik (C) — Injured Reserve, Undisclosed, expected back Saturday, November 7
Kevin Fiala (LW) — Injured Reserve, Lower Leg, expected back Saturday, October 31
New York Rangers
Igor Shesterkin (G) — Injured Reserve, Knee, expected back Wednesday, September 15
Joe Veleno (C) — Injured Reserve, Lower Body, expected back Sunday, January 3
Joonas Korpisalo (G) — Injured Reserve, Foot, expected back Monday, November 9
Aidan Thompson (C) — Injured Reserve, Undisclosed, expected back Monday, October 26
Adam Sykora (LW) — Injured Reserve, Lower Body, expected back Monday, January 25
Betting Odds
Moneyline (DraftKings, as of October 26 at 4:02 AM ET): Los Angeles Kings +114, New York Rangers -135.
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Next Up
Los Angeles Kings: visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, October 27.
New York Rangers: host the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, November 1.