Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
TV/Streaming: SN, TVAS, ABTV (plus ESPN+ and regional options)
This is the first meeting of the 2026-27 season between the Pacific Division rivals. Both teams have struggled overall, but Calgary holds a slight edge in the standings and owns stronger special-teams numbers, while Los Angeles is searching for consistency after a recent skid.
Injury Reports
Calgary Flames
Kevin Bahl (D): Out / IR (Achilles rupture); season-ending surgery.
Jonathan Huberdeau (LW): Out / IR (hip); has practiced in a regular jersey and is nearing a possible return (around mid-November).
Other notes: Connor Zary (knee, longer-term); some depth adjustments with recalls. Goaltending features Devin Cooley (stronger numbers) and Dustin Wolf.
Los Angeles Kings
Erik Gustafsson (D): Day-to-day (undisclosed); status uncertain for this game.
Jakub Dvorak (D): Out / IR-NR (upper-body); longer-term.
Recent activity: Kevin Fiala activated and returned from a long-term leg injury; Drew Doughty has dealt with lower-body issues (day-to-day in some reports). Goaltending has been a mix of Darcy Kuemper and Anton Forsberg.
Current Roster Highlights
Flames key contributors: Joel Farabee (team-leading production), Matt Coronato, Morgan Frost, Yegor Sharangovich, Matvei Gridin, Zayne Parekh (offensive defenseman). Defense has adjusted after Bahl’s absence, with increased minutes for younger or depth pairs. Goalies: Devin Cooley (.914 SV% range in limited action) projected as a strong option.
Kings key contributors: Artemi Panarin (high point totals when healthy), Adrian Kempe, Quinton Byfield, Brandt Clarke, Alex Laferriere. The top-six skill is present, but consistency and defensive structure have been issues. Drew Doughty remains a key veteran presence when available.
Recent Team Forms
Flames: Roughly 5-4-1 in the last 10. Mixed results with wins over teams like Detroit/Toronto and losses in tighter contests (including a recent home defeat to the Rangers). Strong power-play efficiency (top-5 range) and solid penalty kill. Offensive output has been modest (around 2.5 GF/GP). Away record is weaker.
Kings: Roughly 4-6-0 or similar in the last 10, currently on a multi-game skid (including a 5-2 home loss to the Islanders on Nov. 12 and prior defeats). Higher shot volume at times but elevated goals against and a weak penalty kill (bottom-tier). Home form has been particularly challenging.
Calgary’s special teams give them an edge, while Los Angeles needs to generate sustained offense and tighten defensively to halt the slide.
Series History
First meeting of the 2026-27 season (tied 0-0). Recent multi-year head-to-head has been competitive, with Calgary holding an edge in some samples (including lower-scoring games). Historical results often feature tight contests.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Joel Farabee / Matt Coronato (CGY) vs. Artemi Panarin / Adrian Kempe (LAK): Top-line skill battles and secondary scoring will be pivotal.
Morgan Frost / Flames centers vs. Kings middle-six: Faceoffs and defensive-zone play; Calgary’s PP units look to exploit Los Angeles’ weaker PK.
Zayne Parekh / Flames blue line vs. Brandt Clarke / Drew Doughty: Offensive defensemen looking to create, while veterans stabilize.
Special teams: Calgary’s strong power play (elite percentage) against Los Angeles’ struggling PK; Flames’ solid PK vs. Kings’ more average PP.
Goaltending: Devin Cooley or Dustin Wolf vs. Darcy Kuemper or Anton Forsberg. Rebound control and high-danger chances will matter in a potential low-event game.
Betting Trends
Trends: Calgary’s superior special teams and slightly better recent form create value on the road underdog. Los Angeles’ home struggles and recent skid support under leanings or Flames +1.5.
Calgary’s stronger power play, better overall special-teams profile, and the Kings’ ongoing defensive and form issues tilt the prediction toward the visitors in a tight, lower-scoring contest. Los Angeles has the talent (Panarin, Kempe, Byfield) to push back at home and force overtime, but consistency has been lacking.
Game Odds
Calgary Flames 5.5
Los Angeles Kings – 170
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 13, 2026
