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Winless Kings hope absent offense will return against streaking Bruins

The Los Angeles Kings will continue the search for their first victory of the season when they host the Boston Bruins on Saturday evening. The Kings are 0-3-2 through the first five games, which is tied for the third-longest season-opening…

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 6:47 AM
Winless Kings hope absent offense will return against streaking Bruins
Key Things to Know
  • The winless Los Angeles Kings seek their first victory against the Boston Bruins on Saturday.
  • Los Angeles is currently 0-3-2 and has scored only one goal in each of its last three games.
  • Artemi Panarin is the only Kings player who has scored more than one goal this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Kings look to snap a five-game winless streak when they host the Boston Bruins on Saturday. Los Angeles is currently 0-3-2 under first-year coach Peter Laviolette, scoring just one goal in each of its last three defeats. The Kings generated 40 shots on goal during their previous 4-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday.

The Boston Bruins arrive in Los Angeles having won four consecutive games, following a 4-2 comeback victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Frederic Brunet scored his first NHL goal, and Michael DiPietro made 25 saves against Anaheim. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman is slated to start in net against the Kings.

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