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10/17 Preview – Panarin/Laferriere/Kempe Tonight + Forsberg In Net, Ward/Wright Swap, Zuccarello Out But Traveling

WHO: Los Angeles Kings (0-3-2) vs. Boston Bruins (6-2-0) WHAT: 2026-27 NHL Regular Season, Game 6/84 WHEN: Saturday, October 17 @ 6:00 PM Pacific WHERE: Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: ABTV, DAZN – VIDEO: 830…

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.com · LA Kings Insider

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 6:06 PM

Key Things to Know

Alex Laferriere joins Artemi Panarin and Adrian Kempe on the Kings' top line against Boston.
Goaltender Anton Forsberg is scheduled to start in net for Los Angeles.
The Kings recalled Taylor Ward from the Ontario Reign and loaned forward Jared Wright to the AHL.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Kings face the Boston Bruins on Saturday night seeking their first win of the season while debuting significant lineup alterations. Head coach Peter Laviolette is set to place Alex Laferriere on the top forward line alongside Artemi Panarin and Adrian Kempe. Goaltender Anton Forsberg is slated to make his second start of the year in goal as the team prepares to dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen.

Ahead of an upcoming five-game road trip, the Kings recalled forward Taylor Ward from the AHL's Ontario Reign and loaned Jared Wright. Forward Mats Zuccarello remains sidelined on injured reserve for Saturday's contest, but the club confirmed he will travel with the team.

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