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The Bruins (6-2-0) will try to extend their four-game winning streak when they face the Kings (0-3-2) less than 24 hours after earning a 4-2 comeback victory over the Ducks.
Boston got off to a slow start, allowing Anaheim to build a 2-0 lead by the first intermission. Frederic Brunet scored his first NHL goal to get the Bruins on the board before the team erupted for three goals in the third period to complete the comeback.
The Kings enter the matchup looking for their first win of the 2026-27 season.
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10:39 p.m.: Bruins are being very patient this period. Fraser Minten's shot is blocked, but he recovers it. Mason Lohrei was so close but a no call high stick keeps the Bruins from scoring.
10:35 p.m.: Swayman keeping the penalty kill scoreless with some much needed saves. Bruins are full strength.
10:32 p.m.: Frederic Brunet gets a minor. He will head to the sin bin for 2 minutes for interference on Artemi Panarin. Kings first powerplay of the night.
10:30 p.m.: There have been quite a few offsides on both teams tonight. With just over 9 minutes remaining in the period, Bruins are catching up with shots on goal.
10:28 p.m.: Swayman denies Samuel Helenius as the Kings go left to right in front of the goal. Huge save by Swayman.
10:27 p.m.: Kings are full strength. Bruins seem to be struggling with overpassing the puck tonight. A little too much power behind their sticks.
10:24 p.m.: Pastrnak's shot is deflected by Elias Lindholm in front of the goal. Bruins are struggling today with the advantage compared to last night.
10:21 p.m.: Brandt Clarke gets 2 minutes for interference on Knusnutdinov. Bruins get another powerplay.
10:19 p.m.: Bruins almost give up a break away goal. Marat Knusnutdinov tries to poke the puck in with no luck.
10:17 p.m.: James Hagens takes the puck straight towards the goal, but his backhanded shot is stopped by Forsberg.
Bruins 1, Kings 1
10:14 p.m.: Pastrnak, unassisted, ties the game up with a huge takeaway. Quite fitting for the man nicknamed Pasta to score on National Pasta Day.
What's your favorite kind of pasta? Ours is David Pastrnak. https://t.co/CtYYhtjRYE
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) October 18, 2026
10:11 p.m.: Kings are full strength. Swayman makes a huge save, deflecting the puck off his legs.
10:08 p.m.: Bruins will begin the second period with 1:41 remaining in the powerplay.
End of first period: Kings 1, Bruins 0
9:49 p.m.: With about 20 seconds left, Brandt Clarke gets 2 minutes for cross-checking Hampus Lindholm. Bruins on the powerplay against the Kings who are last in penalty kills. The horn will sound ending the period.
9:46 p.m.: Jeannot gets tripped up as he attempts to make a play. Not sure what causes it, but Mark Kastelic and Samuel Helenius start throwing punches at center ice and get 5 minutes for fighting.
9:44 p.m.: Pastnrak had a huge takeaway and faced only one defender, but stumbles allowing the a turnover.
9:39 p.m.: Elias Lindholm sends it wide. Bruins send the puck to center ice. Refs whistle the play dead with an offsides call on the Kings.
9:36 p.m.: Tanner Jeannot shoots, but Forsberg makes an awkward save to keep the Bruins off the board. With 5 minutes left in the first, the Bruins seems to be picking up the pace as they look to tie the game.
9:33 p.m.: Kings haven't played since Tuesday, so they seem to be well rested. Bruins are making some costly turnovers.
9:31 p.m.: Corey Perry's shot is blocked by Sean Kurlay, who is back after resting five games.
9:28 p.m.: Swayman and the defense survived a peppering of shots from the Kings. LA is doing a good job of rebounding.
9:26 p.m.: Mason Lohrei shoots from long range, but the puck is gloved by Forsberg. Bruins have only had offensive possession for 34 seconds.
9:24 p.m.: Swayman kicks the puck out and sends it to the other side of the rink. Bruins net gets dislodged and it takes a few seconds for the refs to notice.
9:16 p.m.: It's been all Kings in these first four minutes. Jeremy Swayman has recovered well after letting the one goal score. Mark Kastelic attempts a shot, but goalie Anton Forsberg smothers it with his torso.
9:14 p.m.: Bruins are skating much better to start the game than they did last night. David Pastrnak's shot is blocked by Joel Edmundson.
Kings 1, Bruins 0
9:10 p.m.: The puck has been dropped. Alex Laferriere of the Kings wins the face-off against the Elias Lindholm. We are 30 secs on the Kings have already scored. Laferriere was assisted by Adrian Kempe and Brandt Clarke.
8:57 p.m.: The LA Kings have released their starting lineup.
Saturday Starters https://t.co/QXTe4DRlTX
— LA Kings (@LAKings) October 18, 2026
8:41 p.m.: The lineup is out for the Bruins. Pavel Zacha and Nikita Zadorov will not be playing tonight.
Sean Kuraly and Jonathan Aspirot jump into tonight’s lineup with Pavel Zacha and Nikita Zadorov out. https://t.co/xMtdZF98Uv
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) October 18, 2026
7:44 p.m.: Here are a few updates on lines for tonight.
Per Sturm: Zacha will not play tonight (UBI) Zadorov healthy scratch. Aspirot in. - Kuraly in (4th line). - Poitras will center the 2nd line with Peterka and Khusnutdinov. - Minten moves to the top line with Geekie and Pastrnak. - Swayman in net. #nhlbruins @NESN
— Adam Pellerin (@adampellerin) October 17, 2026
7:03 p.m.: It's almost time for game three of the West Coast trip.
LA looks 📸 https://t.co/P02Hf7ALrR
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) October 17, 2026
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- Time: 9 p.m. ET
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DateOpponentTime (ET)Oct. 17at Kings9 p.m.Oct. 20at Stars8 p.m.Oct. 22vs. Predators7 p.m.Oct. 24vs. Sharks7 p.m.Oct. 27at Hurricanes8 p.m.Los Angeles Kings schedule 2026-27Here is the upcoming schedule for the Kings:
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