{"id":404234,"date":"2026-01-12T23:59:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T23:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/404234\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T23:59:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T23:59:11","slug":"los-angeles-kings-week-ahead-schedule-storylines-injuries-perry-returns-morale-boost-and-more-the-hockey-writers-los-angeles-kings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/404234\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles Kings Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injuries, Perry Returns, Morale Boost and More – The Hockey Writers – Los Angeles Kings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here are the key storylines for the Los Angeles Kings and their schedule for the week of Jan. 12-19, 2026.<\/p>\n

Anze Kopitar Sidelined & Corey Perry\u2019s Return <\/p>\n

The biggest roster shakeup<\/a> this week involves the captain. The Kings placed Anze Kopitar on Injured Reserve (IR) on Saturday, Jan. 10. In a corresponding move, veteran Corey Perry was activated from non-roster designation. Perry made an immediate impact in his return, scoring a goal against his former team in Saturday\u2019s 4-3 shootout win<\/a> over the Edmonton Oilers. The Kings must now navigate a difficult stretch of games without their top center and leader.<\/p>\n

Building Momentum in the Pacific Division <\/p>\n

The Kings enter this week with a record of 19-15-10 (48 points)<\/a>, fighting to stay relevant in the Wild Card and Pacific Division race. They are currently 3-1-1 in their last five games. Saturday\u2019s shootout victory over Edmonton was a crucial morale booster, especially coming off a tough 5-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets the night prior.<\/p>\n

Injury Watch: Moore and Armia <\/p>\n

Beyond Kopitar, the Kings are managing other injuries<\/a>. Trevor Moore is currently on Injured Reserve, and Joel Armia is listed as day-to-day. The team\u2019s depth is being tested, requiring younger players like Alex Laferriere and Quinton Byfield (who recently scored against Winnipeg) to step up in production.<\/p>\n

Kings Schedule Jan. 12 \u2013 19<\/p>\n

DateTime (PST)OpponentLocationBroadcastMon, Jan. 127:00 PMDallas StarsCrypto.com ArenaESPN+, FDSWWed, Jan. 147:00 PMVegas Golden KnightsCrypto.com ArenaTNT, HBOFri, Jan. 167:30 PMAnaheim DucksCrypto.com ArenaESPN+, FDSWSat, Jan. 177:00 PM@ Anaheim DucksHonda CenterESPN+, FDSW<\/p>\n

AI tools were used to support the creation or distribution of this content, however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of The Hockey Writers editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our Editorial Standards<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

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