Puck drop: 3:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
TV/Streaming: ABTV, MSGSN, SN, ESPN+
Game Overview
The Kings continue a five-game road trip after back-to-back wins over Washington and the Islanders (the latter in overtime). New Jersey wraps up a homestand looking to build on recent success, including a win over Anaheim. This is the first meeting of the 2026-27 season. The Devils hold a clear edge in current form and home-ice advantage.
Current Player Rosters / Projected Lineups
Los Angeles Kings projected lineup (per NHL.com and team sources; subject to Byfield status):
Forwards:
Artemi Panarin – Alex Laferriere – Adrian Kempe
Trevor Moore – Quinton Byfield (questionable) – Mats Zuccarello
Erik Haula – Scott Laughton – Joel Armia
Andre Lee – Samuel Helenius – Corey Perry Defense:
Erik Gustafsson – Brandt Clarke
Joel Edmundson – Drew Doughty
Mikey Anderson – Brian Dumoulin Goaltenders: Darcy Kuemper (likely), Anton Forsberg Scratches: Taylor Ward, Cody Ceci, Jared Wright
New Jersey Devils projected lineup:
Forwards:
Arseny Gritsyuk – Jack Hughes – Jesper Bratt
Timo Meier – Nico Hischier – Luke Evangelista
Anthony Mantha – Evan Rodrigues – Connor Brown
Amadeus Lombardi – Cody Glass – Jesper Boqvist Defense:
Luke Hughes – Brett Pesce
Jonas Siegenthaler – Dougie Hamilton
Declan Chisholm – Johnathan Kovacevic Goaltenders: Jake Allen (likely), Remi Poirier Scratches: Brenden Dillon, Connor Hellebuyck (recently acquired, not expected to debut immediately)
Listed Injury Reports
Kings:
Kevin Fiala (leg) – out
Alex Turcotte (undisclosed) – out
Jakub Dvorak (upper body) – out
Quinton Byfield (upper body) – day-to-day/questionable (missed Thursday’s game)
Jan Jenik (undisclosed) – out
Devils:
Seamus Casey (knee) – out
Nick Bjugstad (pectoral) – out
(Note: Connor Hellebuyck was recently acquired via trade but is not expected to play immediately.)
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Artemi Panarin / Adrian Kempe (LAK) vs. Jack Hughes / Nico Hischier lines (NJD): Panarin has been hot (multiple multi-point games recently, including two goals vs. Islanders). Hughes leads the Devils in points and drives the offense alongside Gritsyuk (on a goal streak).
Brandt Clarke / Drew Doughty (LAK defense) vs. Devils skill forwards: Clarke has been productive offensively; Doughty anchors the blue line.
Goaltending – Darcy Kuemper (LAK) vs. Jake Allen (NJD): Kuemper has mixed results early; Allen has provided stability for New Jersey.
Special teams: Devils hold edges in power play (~22%) and overall structure; Kings’ PK has struggled significantly (~63%).
Recent Team Forms
Kings (2-4-2): Started slowly but have won their last two on the road (5-2 at Washington, 3-2 OT at Islanders). Offense has been inconsistent overall (~2.5 goals per game), with defensive issues (3.63 GA/G). Panarin and Kempe provide the primary scoring punch. Road record 2-1-2.
Devils (6-4-0): Solid start with a 5-2-0 home record. Coming off wins over Colorado and Anaheim. Stronger offensive output (~3.3 GF/G) and better overall structure. Arseny Gritsyuk has been on a multi-game goal streak. Home form is a clear strength.
Series History
The series has been competitive in recent seasons, with mixed results. New Jersey won the most recent meetings (including a 6-4 home win in March 2026). Head-to-head over the last several years is relatively even (roughly split in the last 6–10 games), though the Devils have performed well at home against Los Angeles. First meeting of this season.
Betting Trends
Trends favor the home side: Devils are strong at Prudential Center and when scoring 3+ goals. Kings have shown life on this road trip but remain underdogs with a weaker goal differential. Unders have been common in some recent Kings games; Devils games have mixed total results.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Kings 5.5
New Jersey Devils – 194
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 23, 2026
