The Los Angeles Kings visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at United Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET. This contest marks the first meeting of the 2026-2027 regular season between the two clubs.
Los Angeles enters the game with an 0-4-2 record and is winless in six straight games to open the season. In their previous five outings, the Kings lost 5-4 in overtime at the San Jose Sharks, fell 2-1 hosting the Florida Panthers, lost 2-1 in overtime at the Vegas Golden Knights, and dropped back-to-back home games by 4-1 scores against the Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins.
Chicago brings a 3-6-0 record into Tuesday after a 4-0 home loss against the Dallas Stars. Before that defeat, the Blackhawks secured two consecutive home wins, beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 and defeating the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in overtime. Those victories followed a 4-1 road loss against the New York Islanders and a 5-2 home defeat against the Carolina Hurricanes.
This game is the first meeting between the franchises this season. Los Angeles takes the ice with an active six-game winless streak, while Chicago plays its fourth consecutive game at United Center following a shutout loss.
