Panarin/Laferriere/Kempe Tonight + Forsberg In Net, Ward/Wright Swap, Zuccarello Out But Traveling
LA Kings Insider • • sports
Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Kings (0-3-2) host the Boston Bruins (6-2-0) at Crypto.com Arena on October 17, seeking their first win of the 2026-27 NHL season before a five-game road trip.
- Goaltender Anton Forsberg will start for the Kings, aiming to build on his strong relief performance against Edmonton, while the Bruins plan to start Jeremy Swayman, who has a strong career record against the Kings.
- The Kings have adjusted their top line, pairing Alex Laferriere with Artemi Panarin and Adrian Kempe to boost offensive production, with Laferriere encouraged to play a more assertive role on the ice.
- The Kings made a roster move recalling forward Taylor Ward from the AHL’s Ontario Reign and loaning Jared Wright back to Ontario to ensure playing time for younger players.
- Injured forward Mats Zuccarello remains on injured reserve but is traveling with the team and may return during the upcoming road trip, potentially impacting line combinations.
