The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night as both clubs continue early-season pushes in opposite conferences.
The game is scheduled for 9 p.m. Eastern time, or 6 p.m. local time, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The Penguins entered the matchup with a 5-9-2 record, while the Kings were 5-7-2 through their opening games.
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Penguins vs Kings projected lineups
Pittsburgh is expected to reunite Evgeni Malkin with Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell on its top forward line.
The projected Penguins lineup also includes Tommy Novak, Ben Kindel, Egor Chinakhov, Ville Koivunen, Hendrix Lapierre, Justin Brazeau, Connor Dewar, Blake Lizotte and Nick Robertson.
Erik Karlsson, Samuel Girard, Kaedan Korczak, Declan Carlile and Kris Letang are projected to form the defensive group in front of goaltenders Sergei Murashov and Arturs Silovs.
Ryan Graves, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Bryan Rust and Elmer Soderblom are listed as injured, while Jake Livanavage, Ilya Solovyov and Andrei Kuzmenko are projected to be scratched.
Los Angeles is expected to feature Artemi Panarin, Alex Laferriere and Adrian Kempe on its top line.
The Kings’ projected forwards also include Trevor Moore, Quinton Byfield, Corey Perry, Andre Lee, Scott Laughton, Alex Turcotte, Erik Haula, Kenny Connors and Joel Armia.
The projected Los Angeles defence pairs Erik Gustafsson with Brandt Clarke, Joel Edmundson with Drew Doughty, and Mikey Anderson with Brian Dumoulin.
Darcy Kuemper is projected to start in goal, with Anton Forsberg listed as the backup.
Sidney Crosby approaches another NHL milestone
Crosby entered the game tied with Marcel Dionne at 1,771 career points, sixth on the NHL’s all-time scoring list.
A point against Los Angeles would move Crosby into sole possession of sixth place.
The Penguins captain recorded three points in Pittsburgh’s Nov. 1 game against Montreal, including one goal and two assists.
Erik Karlsson also has a notable history against the Kings, with 35 points in 39 career games against Los Angeles.
That total places him tied for second among active NHL defencemen in career points against the Kings.
Kings welcome back Alex Turcotte
Turcotte is expected to return for Los Angeles after missing 11 games with an undisclosed injury.
The game will be his first appearance since Oct. 6.
The Kings will also rely on Panarin and Kempe after both forwards produced four-point performances in Los Angeles’ previous game, a 7-2 win over San Jose.
Kempe scored a hat trick in that victory, while Panarin recorded four assists.
Panarin leads the Kings with 17 points this season, while Kempe has six goals and 12 points.
Los Angeles has won two of its first three games during its current seven-game homestand.
Recent matchup history and broadcast information
Pittsburgh has won three of its last four games against Los Angeles.
The Penguins have also won their last three visits to Los Angeles, dating back to Nov. 9, 2023.
Saturday’s game is part of the Kings’ Hockey Fights Cancer night, with arena activities supporting cancer awareness and fundraising initiatives.
The game will be available through SportsNet Pittsburgh and the Penguins’ radio and app platforms, while Los Angeles lists ABTV, DAZN, ESPNLA and the Kings’ radio and app platforms among its broadcast options.
The Penguins begin a three-game California road trip with the matchup and are scheduled to face the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the Penguins vs Kings game on Nov. 7, 2026?
The game is scheduled for 9 p.m. Eastern time and 6 p.m. Pacific time on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.
Where are the Penguins and Kings playing?
The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
What are the Penguins and Kings records entering the game?
Pittsburgh entered with a 5-9-2 record, while Los Angeles entered at 5-7-2.
What milestone is Sidney Crosby chasing?
Crosby needs one point to pass Marcel Dionne for sole possession of sixth place on the NHL’s all-time scoring list.
Which Kings player is returning from injury?
Alex Turcotte is expected to return after missing 11 games with an undisclosed injury.
Fact-Checked: Key game details, projected lineups, records, player milestones and injury updates were checked against official NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings information.
Disclaimer: Projected lineups and player availability can change before puck drop.