REVEALED: LA Kings 2026-27 Schedule features a challenging start vs the Avalanche and Panthers

The LA Kings face a challenging opening stretch as the 2026-27 NHL schedule is revealed—can Peter Laviolette’s new-look squad weather early showdowns against the Avalanche, Panthers, and Golden Knights?  Eddie Garcia spotlights pivotal home stands, intense Pacific Division rivalries. Insights include crucial road trips, loaded schedule packed with back-to-backs, playoff-caliber opponents, and a home-heavy stretch in March, the Kings’ postseason hopes hang in the balance. Will Laviolette’s system ignite an LA resurgence, or are the Kings destined to stay on the playoff bubble? 00:00 - Kings Schedule Breakdown 09:11 - December & January Highlights 17:20 - Stretch Run & Playoff Outlook Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.