Depth Tested Early + Morning Skate Notes, 36/15 to IR, Wright Extension, PK Looks To Build on Tuesday
LA Kings Insider • • sports
Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Kings (0-2-1) face the Vegas Golden Knights (4-1-0) on Saturday, October 10, at 7:00 PM Pacific in Las Vegas, seeking their first win of the 2026-27 NHL season.
- The Kings are dealing with injuries to key forwards Mats Zuccarello and Alex Turcotte, both placed on injured reserve, forcing players like Trevor Moore and Alex Laferriere to step up into larger roles, especially on the wings.
- Goaltender Darcy Kuemper is expected to start for the Kings, boasting a solid career record against Vegas, while the Golden Knights will be without top goal scorer Victor Olofsson but will rely heavily on Jack Eichel, who leads the NHL in assists and points.
- The Kings' penalty kill showed significant improvement in their last game, going 6-for-6, but will face a strong Vegas power play ranked sixth in the NHL last season, making special teams a critical factor in tonight’s matchup.
- Forward Jared Wright makes his season debut with the Kings after signing a two-year contract extension, adding depth to the lineup amid ongoing injury challenges.
