2026 Preseason Preview - Game 1, LAK vs. VGK

The LA Kings begin their 2026 preseason schedule this evening in Ontario, CA, home of the AHL's Ontario Reign. Here's what you need to know ahead of preseason Game 1 against the Vegas Golden Knights -

When: Saturday, September 19 @ 6:00 PM PST
Where: Toyota Arena - Ontario, CA

Watch: SLVR, LAKings.com
Listen: T710 ESPN LA, ESPN LA App

5️⃣ Things To Know For Today's Game

1. The LA Kings open their preseason slate this afternoon at Toyota Arena, as they host the Vegas Golden Knights in the first of four exhibition games in advance of the 2026-27 regular season.
2. The Kings are expected to be led out by goaltender Anton Forsberg, who would make his first start of the preseason. Forsberg posted a 16-12-5 record with the Kings a season ago, his first with the club. His .910 save percentage was the second-best clip of his NHL career and he started all four playoff games for the Kings against Colorado.
3. Look for forward Scott Laughton to make his preseason debut today, atop the depth chart at the center position. Laughton was acquired by the Kings at the 2026 trade deadline and signed a three-year contract with Los Angeles on July 1. Laughton has 745 games of NHL experience and is participating in his first preseason with the Kings this fall. 
4. Tonight's roster will be headlined by several younger players, including 11 Kings draft picks. Included in that group is 2025 first-round selection Henry Brzustewicz, who made his professional debut with Ontario last spring. Also included is 2025 second-round pick Vojtech Cihar, who will make his NHL preseason debut tonight. 
5. Toyota Arena is home to the Kings' primary developmental affiliate, the AHL's Ontario Reign. The Reign have finished in the AHL's Top-10 in attendance for each season of their existence and 11 of the players expected to dress tonight have played for the Reign in their professional careers. 

Today's Projected 👑 Game Group ⬇️

Forwards (12) – Martin Chromiak, Vojtech Cihar, Kenny Connors, Cole Guttman, Scott Laughton, Andre Lee, Trevor Moore, Lane Pederson, Francesco Pinelli, Taylor Ward, Jared Wright, Koehn Ziemmer

Defensemen (6) – Angus Booth, Henry Brzustewicz, Erik Gustafsson, Joe Hicketts, Scott Perunovich, Jared Woolley

Goaltenders (2) – Anton Forsberg, Hampton Slukynsky

Players to Watch

Kings - Trevor Moore: Moore is one of the most experienced players on the Los Angeles roster. The Thousand Oaks, CA native scored two goals in three games played versus Vegas last season. Since 2020, Moore leads all Kings skaters with 11 goals scored against the Golden Knights.

Golden Knights - Adin Hill: The veteran goaltender will make his 2026 preseason debut this evening in Ontario. Hill, a 2023 Stanley Cup champion with Vegas, played in 27 NHL games last season, posting a record of 10-9-6, and has featured in 30 playoff games throughout his career with Vegas. 

For a full game preview of today's action, as well as coverage of the 2026 Rookie Faceoff, visit LAKingsInsider.com.