LA Kings Set to Face Avalanche in 2026-27 Season Opener

As anticipation builds for the 2026-27 NHL season, the full schedule for the Los Angeles Kings has been unveiled, revealing a compelling start. The Kings will kick off their campaign against the Colorado Avalanche, a team that eliminated them in last year’s first-round playoff series with a decisive 4-0 sweep.

This matchup is particularly significant for the Kings, as they also faced the Avalanche in last season’s opener, suffering a 4-1 defeat on home ice. With this season’s opener set for September 29 at 7:00 PM PT, the Kings will be looking to turn the tables and gain some early momentum on the road.

Following their opener against Colorado, the Kings will face the San Jose Sharks on October 3 at 7:00 PM PT. The excitement continues to build as the Kings will finally host their home opener a week later, on October 6 at 7:30 PM PT, against the Florida Panthers.

This season marks a notable return to a September start for the NHL regular season, the first since 2007-08. The league’s decision to reintroduce an 84-game schedule format, which hasn’t been seen since the 1993-94 season, adds an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming campaign.

Historically, the Kings have had a mixed record in their last five season openers, holding a 2-3-0 record. Notably, two of those losses came at the hands of the Avalanche, alongside another loss to their divisional rival, the Vegas Golden Knights.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.