The biggest game of this regular season down the stretch in the West for the Los Angeles Kings (31-26-19) and interim head coach DJ Smith is early this week on Monday night (April 6) vs. the Nashville Predators (36-31-9) on home ice. Down the stretch this regular season in the West, the Kings have many huge games that could be labeled as "must-win" contests in the Pacific Division.
But it's hard to find a bigger game on the schedule this regular season down the stretch for Smith and the Kings and the coaching staff than tonight vs. the Predators for the playoffs this upcoming spring.
The Kings and Predators in the West in the standings this regular season down the stretch are tied for points in the second wildcard spot this upcoming postseason. Smith and the Kings' coaching staff have played well enough in this homestand for seven games to keep up with the other teams in the standings in the West this past couple of weeks.
In two out of this past three games in the West this regular season down the stretch, the Kings have gotten points from wins in extra time in overtime or the shootout.
Here's a look at the TV/streaming information, start time, and radio broadcast information for the matchup between the Kings and Predators in a massive game for this upcoming postseason on home ice at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, on April 6.
How to watch the Los Angeles Kings vs. Nashville Predators
- Date & Time: Monday, April 6, 7:30 p.m. PT
- Location: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles, CA)
- Live Streaming: ESPN+
- TV: FDSN
- Radio: ESPN LA App
The must-win game tonight for the Kings on home ice at Crypto.com Arena vs. the Predators will be broadcast live on FanDuel Sports Network West. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+ and the radio broadcast is available on the ESPN LA app.
Los Angeles Kings projected roster vs. the Nashville Predators
Forwards
Artemi Panarin – Anze Kopitar – Adrian Kempe
Trevor Moore – Quinton Byfield – Alex Laferriere
Joel Armia – Scott Laughton – Jared Wright
Jeff Malott – Sammy Helenius – Taylor Ward
*Mathieu Joseph and Alex Turcotte
Defensemen
Joel Edmundson – Brandt Clarke
Brian Dumoulin – Drew Doughty
Cody Ceci – Mikey Anderson
*Jacob Moverare
Goalies
Anton Forsberg
Darcy Kuemper
*Indicates a healthy scratch
Projected starting goalies for the Los Angeles Kings vs. Nashville Predators
Kings: Anton Forsberg
Predators:Â Juuse Saros