Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
Puck drop: 10:30 p.m. ET
TV/Streaming: ESPN+, ABTV / SN1 / TVAS
This is the first meeting of the 2026-27 season between the Pacific Division rivals. The Oilers are rolling with a four-game winning streak and an undefeated record in regulation, while the Kings are searching for their first win of the season after four losses (including two in overtime).
Injury Reports
Edmonton Oilers:
Zach Hyman (LW, undisclosed/upper body): Day-to-day (expected to return or close; practiced recently).
Jake Walman (D, upper body): Day-to-day (missed recent game; status for Tuesday TBD).
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (C, lower body): IR.
Colton Dach (C, undisclosed): IR.
Alec Regula (D, undisclosed): Long-term IR.
Matthew Savoie (C, lower body): Long-term IR.
Frederik Andersen (G, knee): Long-term IR (out into December).
Mattias Janmark (C, undisclosed): IR.
Other depth players (e.g., Atro Leppänen, James Stefan) out.
Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard, and Mattias Ekholm remain healthy and driving the offense.
Los Angeles Kings:
Kevin Fiala (LW, lower leg/fracture): IR (at least several more weeks).
Mats Zuccarello (RW, undisclosed): IR (week-to-week).
Alex Turcotte (C, undisclosed): IR.
Jakub Dvorak (D, upper body): IR/non-roster.
Jan Jenik (C, undisclosed): IR/non-roster.
Artemi Panarin, Quinton Byfield, Adrian Kempe, Drew Doughty, and Brandt Clarke are available.
Current/Projected Rosters and Lineups
Edmonton Oilers:
Forwards: Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Vasily Podkolzin, Kasperi Kapanen, Jason Dickinson, Filip Hallander, Alex Formenton, Mathieu Joseph, Trent Frederic, Owen Michaels, Isaac Howard, Josh Samanski.
Defense: Evan Bouchard, Mattias Ekholm, Ryan Shea, Connor Murphy, Shakir Mukhamadullin, Ty Emberson (Jake Walman status TBD).
Goalies: Tristan Jarry or Devon Levi (both have started recently; Jarry projected in some reports).
Projected lines (recent games):
Podkolzin – McDavid – Draisaitl
Hallander – Dickinson – Kapanen
Formenton – Michaels – Joseph
Frederic – Samanski – Howard.
Defense: Ekholm–Bouchard, Shea–Murphy, Mukhamadullin–Emberson.
Los Angeles Kings:
Forwards: Artemi Panarin, Quinton Byfield, Adrian Kempe, Trevor Moore, Alex Laferriere, Erik Haula, Scott Laughton, Joel Armia, Corey Perry, Andre Lee, Samuel Helenius, Jared Wright.
Defense: Drew Doughty, Brandt Clarke, Brian Dumoulin, Joel Edmundson, Mikey Anderson, Cody Ceci, Erik Gustafsson.
Goalies: Darcy Kuemper (projected starter in recent reports), Anton Forsberg.
Projected lines (recent usage):
Panarin – Byfield – Kempe
Moore – Haula – Laferriere
Wright – Laughton – Armia
Lee – Helenius – Perry.
Defense: Edmundson–Clarke, Dumoulin–Doughty, Anderson–Ceci.
Recent Team Forms
Oilers (4-0-1): Excellent start with a four-game winning streak (including a 3-1 win at San Jose and earlier high-scoring victories). They lead the league in goals per game (~5.0) early, powered by McDavid (high points total), Draisaitl, Bouchard (multi-point games), and Podkolzin. Strong road record (3-0-0). Special teams and possession metrics are positive.
Kings (0-2-2): Winless through four games (losses include OT to Vegas and regulation/OT results). Scoring has been limited (~2.5 GF/GP), though they have stayed competitive in several contests. Panarin and Kempe provide offense; defensive structure under new coaching has been tested. Home record limited.
Series History
Long-standing Pacific Division rivals with extensive playoff history (Oilers eliminated Kings in multiple recent postseasons). Regular-season results have been competitive and often high-scoring. This is the first 2026-27 matchup; recent seasons featured mixed outcomes with both teams capable of dominating or grinding out results.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Connor McDavid / Leon Draisaitl / Vasily Podkolzin vs. Kings defense (Doughty, Clarke, Edmundson): Edmonton’s elite skill against Los Angeles’ structured, veteran blue line.
Artemi Panarin / Quinton Byfield / Adrian Kempe vs. Oilers pairs (Ekholm, Bouchard): Kings’ top offensive unit testing Edmonton’s high-end defense.
Goaltending: Tristan Jarry/Devon Levi vs. Darcy Kuemper/Anton Forsberg: Both sides have capable options; early-season form favors Edmonton’s scoring depth.
Secondary: Power-play battles (both teams have produced) and depth contributions from younger players and veterans like Perry.
Betting Trends
Oilers are rolling offensively and undefeated in regulation. Kings are winless but competitive in losses and at home. High-event potential exists given Edmonton’s scoring pace, though totals can vary.
The Oilers enter as favorites with momentum and star power, while the Kings look to snap their winless skid at home in this Pacific Division clash at Crypto.com Arena. Expect Edmonton’s offense to pressure Los Angeles’ structure.
Game Odds
Edmonton Oilers – 130
Los Angeles Kings 6
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, October 12, 2026
