9/23 Preview – Last Chance U, Bubble Players Talk Camp Battles + Haula on Early Days & Lineup Thoughts

The Los Angeles Kings visit the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, for an NHL preseason matchup. This contest marks the first of two consecutive games between the regional rivals, with the finale scheduled for Saturday in Los Angeles. The game serves as a critical opportunity for Kings players on the roster bubble before a full NHL lineup takes the ice for the weekend rematch.

Several veteran Kings players are set to make their 2026 preseason debuts, including forwards Joel Armia, Erik Haula, Alex Laferriere, and Alex Turcotte, alongside defensemen Drew Doughty and Brian Dumoulin. Goaltender Anton Forsberg is expected to make his second start of the preseason for Los Angeles, while Anaheim's projected lineup features Pavel Mintyukov and former Kings forward Jeff Malott.