NHL

Panthers Will Look To Get Special Teams Going As Season Opening Road Trip Concludes In Los Angeles

October 6, 2026

The Florida Panthers wrap up a four-game road trip Tuesday by facing the Los Angeles Kings. Florida enters the contest looking to improve a penalty kill that has allowed four goals on 14 shorthanded opportunities, while also seeking more production from a power play that has converted only once in 17 tries.

Niko Mikkola is set to play his 400th career game, and he will look to continue his strong defensive play alongside partner Seth Jones. Brad Marchand, who scored in his recent debut, will also be a key player for the visitors.

Los Angeles returns to the crease with Darcy Kuemper, who aims to recover after allowing seven goals in his previous outing. The Kings have struggled defensively despite scoring eight times in their first two games.

While Los Angeles has been more effective on the power play than Florida, they have been outscored by five goals overall this season. The Panthers swept their two-game series against the Kings last year, including a victory at this same arena in November.