How to watch the LA Kings vs. Anaheim Ducks in the preseason opener: Start time, TV channel, and streaming info

Hockey for the Los Angeles Kings is finally back for the preseason opener against the Anaheim Ducks at Toyota Arena in Ontario, Canada on Sunday evening (Sep. 21). Head coach Jim Hiller and the Kings will face the Ducks in the Empire Classic, which is the first of four preseason matchups between these two teams over the next few weeks in late September and early October.

Even though the Ducks and Kings are crosstown rivals in Southern California, both teams will be heading up to Toronto for the preseason opener in the Empire Classic.

The Kings are heading up north of the border in Canada for a game played at the home of LA's AHL affiliate team, the Ontario Reign.

Here's a look at the TV/streaming information, start time, and radio broadcast information for the Empire Classic in the preseason opener between the Kings and Ducks on Sep. 21.

How to watch the Empire Classic between the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks

• Date & Time: Sunday, Sep. 21, 3 p.m. PT
• Location: Toyota Arena (Ontario, CA)
• Live Streaming: LAKings.com
• TV: SLVR (Samsung TV Plus Channel 2328)
• Radio: ESPN LA App

You can watch the Kings in the preseason opener against the Ducks live on SLVR/Samsung TV Plus channel 2328. The game will also be broadcast live from the radio feed on the ESPN LA app.

The Empire Classic between the Kings and Ducks will be streamed live on the team's website.

Los Angeles Kings projected roster vs. the Anaheim Ducks

Forwards

Alex Laferriere

Alex Turcotte

Akil Thomas

Jeff Malott

Joel Armia

Martin Chromiak

Andre Lee

Quinton Byfield

Glenn Gawdin

Liam Greentree

Samuel Helenius

Logan Brown

Defensemen

Kyle Burroughs

Jacob Moverare

Jack Millar

Jakub Dvorak

Henry Brzustewicz

Jared Woolley

Brandt Clarke

Goalies

Pheonix Copley

Carter George

Isaiah Saville

Since the Kings still have a half-dozen more preseason games to play this fall and amid training camp this past week, top players for the team like Anze Kopitar, Drew Doughty, and Kevin Fiala will only play a handful of games before the regular season opener on Oct. 7.

Projected starting goalies for the Los Angeles Kings vs. Anaheim Ducks

Ducks: Lukas Dostal

Kings: Carter George

Carter George will get the start for the Kings today in net, with Pheonix Copley likely getting some time in goal this afternoon against the Ducks. Isaiah Saville is the third goalie in case of an emergency for the Kings this afternoon.