Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

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BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres host the Los Angeles Kings as winners of four straight games. Buffalo is 16-6-3 at home and 30-17-5 overall. The Sabres have gone 10-3-3 in games they score one or more power-play goals. Los Angeles is 22-16-13 overall and 14-6-6 in road games. The Kings are 17-1-7 when scoring at least three goals.

But a little more than a minute after Konecny nearly won it, Quinton Byfield’s wrist shot at 2:48 beat Vladar, giving the Kings the extra point. The Flyers have dropped seven straight games past regulation, including four in overtime and three in the shootout.

The Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL) have announced their 2026 Grateful Dead night at Crypto.com Arena.

To bring back the team’s strength and spirit, Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar has returned to action in the league against the Philadelphia Fly.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Adrian Kempe scored twice in regulation and assisted on a goal by Quinton Byfield in overtime to help the Los Angeles Kings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Saturday. Kempe scored twice in a span of 3:38 in the first period to give the Kings a 2-0 lead.

Patrick Kane's historic night was spoiled by the Los Angeles Kings as they downed the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Tuesday evening at Little Caesars Arena. It was the third straight victory for Los Angeles, improving the club to 22-16-3, while its 14-6-6 record away from home stands as the third best in the Western Conference.