Kings remain winless after loss to Oilers during Frozen Frenzy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
On October 13, the Los Angeles Kings faced the Edmonton Oilers in the Frozen Frenzy at Crypto.com Arena. The Kings lost 4-1, marking their fifth consecutive defeat to start the season. The Oilers, led by Connor McDavid's four points, overwhelmed the Kings early, scoring three times in the first period. Los Angeles managed to regain some momentum in the second, with Brandt Clarke scoring their only goal. Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper was replaced after the first period, with Anton Forsberg taking over for the remainder of the game. The Kings, struggling with a 16.7% power play rate, will seek their first win of the season against the Boston Bruins on Saturday.
- •Kings lose 4-1 to Oilers in Frozen Frenzy on October 13.
- •Connor McDavid records one goal and three assists for Edmonton.
- •Brandt Clarke scores the Kings' only goal in the second period.
- •Kings struggle on power play, going 0-for-4.
- •Los Angeles will host the Boston Bruins next on October 16.
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Kings remain winless, fall to Oilers on Frozen Frenzy
"On the fourth annual Frozen Frenzy, when all 32 NHL teams take the ice across 16 games in one night, the Los Angeles Kings had an opportunity to earn their first win of the season against a Pacific Division rival on home ice.
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