Kings’ home opener: Oct. 18

The Kings’ first regular-season game at Staples Center will be on Oct. 18 against St. Louis, according to the just-released NHL schedule. The Kings, as we know, will open the season with two games in Europe, then — after a five-day break — will swing back through the East Coast with games in New Jersey and Philadelphia. More details on the schedule to come…

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  1. Capt Jam says:

    Opening with a trap game. Hmm….

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  2. 408kingsfan says:

    Ugh rough home opener, for some strange reason we just can’t get a handle on that St Louis team

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  3. DesertKing says:

    At least it isn’t a Saturday afternoon game. GKG!

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  4. Shaun says:

    St Louis will not be any stronger. We will demolish them this season.

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  5. Gabby says:

    I’m bummed that we actually lose two home games at Staples Center because of the Europe games. I thought it would be split.

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    jayhay Reply:

    @Gabby, but the Rangers are “road” team for both their games. such a load of BS!!!!! ITS SO BLATANT!!!!

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    KC23 Reply:

    @jayhay, I think I remember hearing that AEG owns (same group that owns the Kings)the European statiums that are being used. Perhaps that has something to do with it?

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  6. Jonathan says:

    This is extremely odd scheduling -

    The Kings play Ottawa at home on January 23rd. They do not play another game at home or away until Columbus visits on February 2nd – TEN DAYS later. Then, on February 3rd, the Kings begin a 5 game 15 DAY roadtrip, returning to Staples on February 16th.

    I know this accounts for the “Grammy Awards Break”, but it still means that between JANUARY 23rd and FEBRUARY 16th the Kings will play 1 home game at Staples Center.

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    Capt Jam Reply:

    @Jonathan,

    It’s an annual tradition now.

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  7. KingsFanFTW says:

    NOOOO not the Blues!!!

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  8. Bailey Fan says:

    Just saw the full schedule. Those last 2 games against San Jose will be critical if we’re going to win the Pacific this year.

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  9. Jonathan says:

    OCT 7-8
    OCT 29-30
    NOV 16-17
    NOV 22-23
    DEC 22-23
    JAN 14-15
    FEB 3-4
    FEB 11-12
    FEB 21-22
    FEB 27-28
    MAR 8-9
    MAR 30-31

    The Los Angeles Kings will be playing back-to-back games 12 times this season. Jonathan Bernier better be ready.

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    luuc Reply:

    @Jonathan,

    February could get interesting…

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    Jonathan Reply:

    @luuc, Forgot NOV 7-8, DEC 28-29 and MAR 16-17. Even more thankful we have Bernier – he’s definitely going to get his shot this season.

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  10. Capt Jam says:

    If there is a readily apparent positive from the Europe trip, it’s that the Kings’s longest road trip will be 5 games. However, the home and home vs SJ to close out the season will be brutal.

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  11. Gayle says:

    First time in history we are going to play at home on New Years….

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