Zuccarello To Play Tonight + Ceci In, Gustafsson out "day
LA Kings Insider • • sports
Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Kings (5-8-2) will host the Nashville Predators (8-4-5) on Tuesday, November 10, at Crypto.com Arena as part of the 2026-27 NHL regular season, marking game 16 for both teams.
- Kings forward Mats Zuccarello is expected to return to the lineup after missing six games, likely starting on a line with Scott Laughton and Joel Armia, with his playing time to be closely monitored by coach Peter Laviolette.
- Defenseman Erik Gustafsson is out "day-to-day," leading to defenseman Cody Ceci returning to the lineup after being a healthy scratch for most recent games; this will also prompt adjustments on the Kings' power-play units.
- The Nashville Predators enter the game riding a four-game winning streak, with key player Roman Josi contributing significantly on defense, including three points in two games against the Kings last season.
- The Kings are in the midst of a seven-game homestand and currently sit three games below .500; this game is part of a crucial stretch that will test their consistency before a challenging road trip.
