Every matchup between the Kings and Oilers feels like a playoff game, and their first matchup of the season followed that script: lead changes, big moments from their star players, and a wild finish that ended in a shootout.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Dallas Stars vs. Los Angeles Kings NHL game to be played on January 12, 2026 on ESPN.

Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar was placed on injured reserve Saturday after being listed as day-to-day following a lower-body injury in Monday's 4-2 home win against the Minnesota Wild.

The NBA is suspending Sacramento guard Dennis Schröder for three games after he tried to hit a player after that game, it announced Saturday evening. According to Chris Haynes of Amazon, that player was Los Angeles guard Luka Dončić.

The trade for Pierre-Luc Dubois won’t be fondly remembered, but some good came out of it. Darcy Kuemper’s second turn in Los Angeles – this time as the Kings’ No. 1 goalie – has provided more than they could have hoped. After a season in which he was a deserving Vezina Trophy finalist, Kuemper has kept up a high level of play.

Get Edmonton vs Los Angeles hockey betting preview, spread and over/under insights for their matchup on Jan. 10.

The Los Angeles Kings will have a different look against the Edmonton Oilers tonight. According to a team announcement, the Kings have returned forward Corey Perry from the non-roster list, placed Anže Kopitar on the injured reserve,

The Los Angeles Kings arrive in Edmonton less than 24 hours after an ugly 5-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, who snapped their 11-game losing streak, forcing the Kings into a quick reset as they face their longtime playoff rival at Rogers Place.