Kings lose to Mammoth in preseason game at Crypto.com Arena
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 6:32 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Los Angeles Kings fell to the Utah Mammoth 6-3 in a preseason match on September 22, 2026. Although the Kings struggled early, with a significant disparity in shots through two periods, younger players like Martin Chromiak and Taylor Ward showed improvement in the final frame. Head coach Peter Laviolette noted the need for faster starts and praised the progress made by the young forwards. The Kings went 1-for-4 on the power play, with Brandt Clarke scoring their only goal during a man advantage.
- •Kings outshot 27-11 in the first two periods of the game.
- •Martin Chromiak and Taylor Ward scored for the Kings in the third period.
- •Brandt Clarke scored on the power play, assisted by Adrian Kempe.
- •Kings currently have two more preseason games remaining.
- •Head coach Peter Laviolette emphasized the importance of starting strong.
- 6:32 AMYahoo Sports — Kings preseason notebook: young forwards and power play finding footing
"The Los Angeles Kings lost to the Utah Mammoth 6-3 in their second of four preseason games. Here are the major takeaways from the contest.
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