Panthers Wrap California Trip Against Kings in LA Home-Opener

The Florida Panthers wrap up their three-game California trip at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening, visiting the Los Angeles Kings for their home-opener. Florida enters the matchup with a 1-0-2 record following a 3-2 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks, while the Kings sit at 0-1-1 after opening their 60th season with two road losses.

Florida Panthers Special Teams Struggle in California

Brad Marchand secured a point for the Panthers on Sunday by scoring late in the third period against Anaheim at Honda Center. Carter Verhaeghe added his first goal of the season, while Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett, and Lars Eller each recorded an assist. Goaltender Jacob Markström stopped 18 shots in the defeat. Florida’s special teams struggled during the loss, yielding three power-play goals to the Ducks. The Panthers went 0-for-4 on the power play, dropping their season mark to 1-for-17.

Los Angeles Kings Seek First Win of Sixtieth Season

The Kings return home looking for their first victory after dropping early road games against the Colorado Avalanche and the San Jose Sharks. Artemi Panarin scored with five minutes remaining in regulation during Saturday’s 5-4 overtime loss to San Jose at SAP Center to salvage a point. Adrian Kempe, Tyler Toffoli, and Quinton Byfield each converted on the power play, and Anton Forsberg stopped 20 shots before allowing Igor Chernyshov’s second goal of the night.

ESPN Broadcasts Game with Markström and Kuemper Starting

Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. Eastern Time at Crypto.com Arena. The game will air on ESPN and broadcast on radio via 104.3 WQAM, 106.3 ESPN, and Thunder 100.3. Projected starting goaltenders are Jacob Markström for Florida and Kuemper for Los Angeles.