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The Los Angeles Kings (30-26-18) host the Nashville Predators (34-31-9) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California on April 2, 2026, starting at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings rank eighth in the Western Conference with 78 points and the Predators are 10th in the Western Conference with 77 points.
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Kings vs. Predators: April 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Kings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.61 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.91 | 8th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.1 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 17.7% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.11% | 29th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.92 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 26th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 22.33% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.08% | 9th |
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Kings vs. Predators Top Players
Kings
- Artemi Panarin has been imperative to Los Angeles' offense this season, recording 76 points in 70 games.
- With 28 goals and 35 assists, Adrian Kempe is one of the top offensive options for Los Angeles with his 63 points (0.9 per game).
- On 158 shots (for 18 goals) and 24 assists, Quinton Byfield has contributed 42 points this season.
- In the 47 games Darcy Kuemper has played this season, his save percentage is .896, 36th in the league.
Predators
- Filip Forsberg has scored 34 goals (0.5 per game) and dished out 33 assists (0.4 per game), fueling the Nashville offense with 67 total points (0.9 per game). He takes 3.1 shots per game, shooting 15%.
- Ryan O'Reilly has helped lead the attack for Nashville this season with 24 goals and 42 assists.
- Steven Stamkos' 36 goals and 22 assists add up to 58 points this season.
- Juuse Saros has an .894 save percentage (40th in the league), with 1,378 total saves, giving up 163 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has compiled a 26-20-7 record this season.
Kings vs. Predators Injury Report
Kings
Kevin Fiala: Out For Season (Leg),
Andrei Kuzmenko: Out (Meniscus),
Samuel Helenius: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Predators
None
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Canucks | W 4-0 | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Mammoth | L 6-2 | Home |
| 4/1/2026 | Blues | W 2-1 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 4/6/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Devils | L 4-2 | Home |
| 3/28/2026 | Canadiens | L 4-1 | Home |
| 3/29/2026 | Lightning | L 3-2 | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 4/6/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Ducks | - | Away |