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The NHL schedule on Monday includes a matchup between the Los Angeles Kings (31-26-19) and the Nashville Predators (36-31-9), starting at 10:30 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Kings are ninth (with 81 points) and the Predators eighth (81 points) in the Western Conference.
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Predators vs. Kings: April 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Kings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.68 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.96 | 9th |
| Shots | 28 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.1 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 17.05% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75% | 29th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.97 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.32 | 27th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 22.52% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.66% | 8th |
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Predators vs. Kings Top Players
Kings
- With 27 goals and 53 assists this season, Artemi Panarin is one of Los Angeles' leading contributors (80 points).
- Having scored 32 goals and adding 37 assists, Adrian Kempe is an important piece of the offense for Los Angeles through 75 games.
- With 44 points through 73 games (20 goals and 24 assists), Quinton Byfield has been an important part of Los Angeles' offense this season.
- As Los Angeles' top goalie, Darcy Kuemper has recorded 19 wins and 14 losses this season while allowing 130 goals with 1,078 saves.
Predators
- Filip Forsberg has scored 37 goals (0.5 per game) and dished out 34 assists (0.4 per game), contributing to the Nashville offense with 71 total points (0.9 per game). He takes 3.0 shots per game, shooting 16.2%.
- Ryan O'Reilly is a key piece of the offense for Nashville with 69 total points this season. He has scored 25 goals and added 44 assists in 75 games.
- Steven Stamkos has netted 38 goals on the season, chipping in 22 assists.
- Juuse Saros has an .894 save percentage (35th in the league), with 1,431 total saves, allowing 170 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has put up a 28-20-7 record this season.
Predators vs. Kings Injury Report
Kings
Kevin Fiala: Out For Season (Leg),
Andrei Kuzmenko: Out (Meniscus)
Predators
Nicolas Hague: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2026 | Blues | W 2-1 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Predators | L 5-4 | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Maple Leafs | W 7-6 | Home |
| 4/6/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 4/11/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2026 | Lightning | L 3-2 | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Kings | W 5-4 | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Sharks | W 6-3 | Away |
| 4/6/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Wild | - | Home |