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The New York Rangers lost Igor Shesterkin for the entire season earlier this month. Unfortunately, New York has not been able to recover on the ice without their elite goaltender. Head coach Mike Sullivan watched as his team fell on home ice to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday. The Rangers lost to the Kings […] The post What Rangers ‘must fix fast’ after Kings loss, per Mike Sullivan appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Rangers suffer their first home loss of the season, falling 6-3 to the Los Angeles Kings at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27, 2026. New goalie James Reimer concedes two early goals, and after a shaky first period, coach Mike Sullivan replaces him with Dylan Garand, who also yields a power‑play goal from former Ranger Artemi Panarin. Defensive lapses and poor zone play mirror the Rangers’ recent road defeats in Ottawa and Toronto, extending their slide to a three‑game losing streak (1‑4‑1 in the last six). The loss highlights the team’s inability to play from behind, now 0‑5‑1 when trailing, and raises concerns about bringing road‑style woes back to home ice.
The LA Kings improved to 3-1-0 on their current five-game roadtrip, as they skated to their most complete victory of the season, a 6-3 win over the New York Rangers. The Kings opened the scoring just 75 seconds into the game, as forward Taylor Ward scored on his first NHL shift of the season. The […] The post FINAL – Kings 6, Rangers 3 – Anderson, Ward, Laviolette appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Hear from defenseman Mikey Anderson after he scored a goal in tonight’s 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers. The post Mikey Anderson – 10.26 appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
The Kings scored 75 seconds in and never looked back. Now the Rangers get five days off to regroup before facing the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.
The Los Angeles Kings crush the New York Rangers 6-3 on Oct. 27, 2026, ending the Rangers' six‑game home winning streak at Madison Square Garden and making James Reimer’s debut a nightmare. Reimer, signed that morning after a 2‑0 AHL shutout, concedes three first‑period goals on nine shots before being pulled; backup Dylan Garand allows 15 more. Kings defensemen Brandt Clarke, Drew Doughty, Mikey Anderson and Joel Edmundson each score, while Artemi Panarin adds a power‑play goal and an assist in his first game back in New York. Coach Peter Laviolette ties Ken Hitchcock with his 849th win, and the Rangers face the Oilers next.
The Los Angeles Kings are navigating a tough start to the 2026-27 NHL campaign. They are figuring things out without Anze Kopitar, who retired at the end of last season. New captain Drew Doughty is leading the way, but some wondered how long he would be with the team. Doughty is the best defenseman in […] The post Kings’ Drew Doughty reveals how long he has left in his career appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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Los Angeles Kings 6, New York Rangers 3 FINAL Game Preview WATCH: ABTV, DAZN LISTEN: 830 AM KLAA, ESPN LA App, LA Kings App SOG: LAK – 26 NYR – 26 PP: LAK – 1/3 NYR – 1/1 First Period 1. LAK – Taylor Ward (1) – (Drew Doughty, Trevor Moore) – 1:15 2. LAK […] The post LIVE THREAD – Kings @ Rangers, 10/26 appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Zuccarello has already missed time this season due to injury, and has contributed minimally in his time with L.A.
One month into the 2026-27 NHL season, the Calgary Flames emerge as the Pacific Division’s only team winning both of its recent games, riding a three‑game streak highlighted by Devin Cooley’s strong outings. While the Ducks, Sharks, and Canucks sit on the playoff bubble or in a losing streak, the Kraken sit surprisingly third at 7‑4‑1. The Oilers, Kings, and Golden Knights remain in contention, but the Flames’ 2‑1 win over Minnesota and 4‑1 triumph over Detroit put them hot heading into a home finale versus Toronto and the first Battle of Alberta on the road. Upcoming matchups this week could reshape the early playoff picture.
Returning to Madison Square Garden as Los Angeles Kings head coach, Peter Laviolette used his press conference to jab at Rangers GM Chris Drury and the front office. Laviolette highlighted his two‑year stint with New York—record‑setting wins, a Presidents’ Trophy and an Eastern Conference Final run in 2023‑24, followed by a disappointing 2024‑25 season and his firing despite the success. He pointed to the “flurry of trades” and internal issues that plagued the Rangers after his departure, signaling lingering bad blood ahead of the Kings‑Rangers matchup in the 2026‑27 season. Meanwhile, Mike Sullivan enters his second year behind the Rangers bench after replacing Laviolette.
Tonight marks the rare Sports Equinox 2026, when all four major U.S. leagues hit the slate simultaneously. NFL’s Monday Night Football pits the Dallas Cowboys against the Philadelphia Eagles at 8 p.m. on ESPN/ABC, while MLB’s World Series Game 3 features the Brewers vs. the Rays at 8 p.m. on Fox. The NBA schedules nine matchups from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. across ESPN, NBA TV and local channels. The NHL presents three games, beginning with the Kings at the Rangers at 7 p.m. on NHL Network. The WNBA Finals reach a pivotal Game 5 between the Golden State Valkyries and Las Vegas Aces at 8 p.m. on USA Network. Catch all the action and streaming options in one night.
Peter Laviolette returns to Madison Square Garden on Oct. 26, 2026, this time as Los Angeles Kings coach. After being fired by the Rangers on April 19, 2025, he now leads a Kings team that sits 2‑5‑2 in its first nine games under him. Laviolette’s résumé includes a 2006 Stanley Cup with Carolina and three finals appearances with the Flyers (2010) and Predators (2017). He guided the Rangers to a Presidents’ Trophy and franchise‑record 55 wins in 2023‑24, but the team fell short in the Eastern Conference Final and missed the playoffs the following season. A win at MSG would tie him with Ken Hitchcock for sixth all‑time NHL coaching victories.
Veteran goaltender James Reimer, 38, finally makes his New York Rangers debut against the Los Angeles Kings at Madison Square Garden on Monday. After a season‑long free‑agency limbo, Reimer earned a roster spot following a strong 35‑save AHL shutout with Hartford. He brings 539 NHL games, a 2.42 GAA and a .932 save percentage against the Kings to a Rangers net that has leaned on rookie Dylan Garand after Igor Shesterkin’s season‑ending knee injury. Coach Mike Sullivan and defenseman Marcus Pettersson praise Reimer’s experience as a calming influence, while backup Joonas Korpisalo isn’t expected back until November.
The LA Kings open their first back‑to‑back of the 2026‑27 season tonight at Madison Square Garden, hoping to bounce back from a recent loss in New Jersey. Sitting 2‑1‑0 on the road, the club relies on strong goaltending but still needs secondary scoring beyond Adrian Kempe and new acquisition Artemi Panarin, who boasts 12 goals and 19 points in 13 games against the Rangers. Center Quinton Byfield is doubtful, while Mats Zuccarello remains out, prompting coach Peter Laviolette to consider lineup tweaks such as an 11‑plus‑7 or 12‑plus‑6 configuration and possibly inserting Taylor Ward. The projected lineup features Panarin, Kempe, Byfield and others, with James Reimer in goal for New York. The puck drops at 4:00 pm PT on ABTV, DIRECTV 692, Spectrum 320 or via DAZN.
Rookie Dylan Garand has started every one of the New York Rangers’ games since star Igor Shesterkin went down with a season-ending injury — but he’ll get a break on Monday night. The 38-year-old James Reimer, who signed a one-year, $850,000 contract Sunday, will be between the pipes when the Blueshirts welcome the Los Angeles […] The post Rangers sign veteran James Reimer, give him immediate start vs. Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints .
WHO: Los Angeles Kings (2-5-2) @ New York Rangers (7-5-1) WHAT: 2026-27 NHL Regular Season, Game 10/84 WHEN: Monday, October 26 @ 4:00 PM Pacific WHERE: Madison Square Garden – New York, NY HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: ABTV, DAZN – VIDEO: 830 AM KLAA, ESPN LA App, LA Kings App – TWITTER: @dooleylak & @lakings […] The post 10/26 Preview – Power-Play Changes Possible + Zuccarello out (upper-body), Byfield “preparing” to play, Ward Expected appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
The New York Rangers revamp their lineup for Monday’s home game against the Los Angeles Kings at Madison Square Garden. Veteran goalie James Reimer debuts, giving rookie Dylan Garand a rest after a string of rough outings, while the Rangers tweak three forward lines and keep Oliver Bjorkstrand in the top six. The matchup also features the return of former Rangers coach Peter Laviolette, now with the Kings, and ex‑Rangers star Artemi Panarin, who leads LA with six goals and nine points in nine games. The Rangers are unbeaten (6‑0‑0) at MSG this season, whereas the Kings sit 2‑5‑2 on the road.
John Hoven (Mayor’s Manor) joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week. The pair discuss the team’s 2-1 fourth week with back to back wins over the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders. The week ended with a loss to the New Jersey Devils. The post Week 4 Recap (John Hoven) appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Some pundits suggest Dylan Larkin could change his mind and add the Montreal Canadiens to his list of trade destinations. Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins and Los Angeles Kings aren't on Larkin's list, but do they really need him?
The Dallas Stars were down two forwards yesterday. Jared McCann out 10 weeks. Chris Tanev skating with the team but not ready yet.
The New Jersey Devils land star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets in a blockbuster trade announced on October 23, 2026. Devils GM Sunny Mehta touts Hellebuyck’s consistency as a perfect fit for a team that’s defended well but struggled with goals against, ranking 29th in GSAx after ten games. The move could also pave the way for reuniting the Hughes brothers. Meanwhile, Arseny Gritsyuk extends his goal streak as the Devils beat the Kings 3‑1, and other NHL updates include Alexander Nikishin’s one‑year, $3 M deal with the Hurricanes and James Reimer’s $850K contract with the Rangers. The post also notes a rise in on‑ice fights this season.
There’s something that Alex Laferriere said a few games back that’s stuck with me. It came right after the Kings shuffled the deck up front, with Laferriere moving back to center, on a line with Artemi Panarin and Adrian Kempe. The two highest-paid and highest-scoring forwards on the team, who are first-line players on just […] The post Alex Laferriere is staking his claim on the Kings’ top line, as the search for offense continues appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
The LA Kings were back in Newark this afternoon, as they hit the ice for practice at the Prudential Center, in advance of tomorrow’s matchup against the New York Rangers. The Kings had 13 shots on goal last night. The last time the Kings had fewer shots on goal was November 21, 2002. Of those […] The post The focus remains on generating offense throughout the lineup, as Kings practice on Sunday in Newark appeared first on LA Kings Insider .