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Practice Report 10/2 – “Extensive” video review after Colorado + Discipline & PK Focus, Lineup Decisions, “A” Plan

After Wednesday’s defeat in Colorado, Peter Laviolette said that the footage from that game would certainly be used when the team got back to the rink on Friday. In the locker room today, players spoke about seeing a good chunk…

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.com · LA Kings Insider

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 10:05 PM

Key Things to Know

The Kings held an extensive video review and intensive practice focused on discipline, penalty killing, and defending rushes.
Head coach Peter Laviolette noted Corey Perry and Erik Gustafsson are available options to enter the lineup.
The Kings conceded eight goals in their regular-season opener against the Colorado Avalanche.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Kings held an extensive video session and an intensive practice on Friday following their season-opening 8-goal defeat against the Colorado Avalanche. Head coach Peter Laviolette and his players focused heavily on improving discipline, fixing the penalty kill, and tightening 5-on-5 defensive reads off the rush before departing for their upcoming road game against the San Jose Sharks.

Laviolette indicated that forward Corey Perry and defenseman Erik Gustafsson are available options who could potentially enter the lineup after practicing on the second power-play unit. Additionally, the team announced a five-game rotation for alternate captains this season among Mikey Anderson, Adrian Kempe, and Artemi Panarin.

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