New Jersey Devils vs Los Angeles Kings, Jan. 2, 2027
New Jersey Devils7-4-0, 14 pts- 8:00 PMCT
- 7:00 PMMT
- 6:00 PMPT
Los Angeles Kings2-5-2, 6 ptsThe New Jersey Devils visit the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027. Puck drop is 9:00 PM ET on MSG. The Devils arrive at 7-4-0 and the Kings at 2-5-2. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Devils lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 | MSG | Scheduled |
Devils vs Kings Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Kings play at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
| Matchup | New Jersey Devils at Los Angeles Kings |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 9:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSG |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
| Home team | Los Angeles Kings (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Away team | New Jersey Devils |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Devils vs Kings Start?
The Devils vs Kings start time is 9:00 PM ET on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027. That is 8:00 PM Central, 7:00 PM Mountain and 6:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 9:00 PM | New Jersey |
| Central (CT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 7:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 6:00 PM | Los Angeles |
| Atlantic (AT) | 10:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 10:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Devils vs Kings
New Jersey Devils at Los Angeles Kings is on MSG, with puck drop at 9:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Los Angeles and New Jersey markets.
Devils vs Kings in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Devils and the Kings meet twice in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Devils lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24 | Los Angeles KingsLAK1New Jersey DevilsNJD3 0-0, 1-1, 0-2 | MSGSN | Final | |
| Sat, Jan 2 | MSG | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Devils and Kings
The Devils are 7-4-0, 3rd in the Metropolitan Division with 14 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Kings are 2-5-2, 7th in the Pacific with 6 points and 2-5-2 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7-4-0 | 14 | 6-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 36 | 32 | W3 | 6-4-0 | WWWLW | |
| 9 | 2-5-2 | 6 | 0-3-0 | 2-2-2 | 21 | 32 | L1 | 2-5-2 | LWWLL |
Next Game for the Devils and the Kings
New Jersey Devils
The Devils next play at San Jose Sharks on Monday, Jan. 4, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET on MSGSN, NBC Sports BA.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 4 | New Jersey DevilsNJD San Jose SharksSJS | MSGSN, NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Los Angeles Kings
The Kings next play vs Philadelphia Flyers on Monday, Jan. 4, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET on NBC Sports Phil +.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 4 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHILos Angeles KingsLAK | NBC Sports Phil + | Scheduled |
FAQ About Devils vs Kings
What time is Devils vs Kings on Jan. 2?
9:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Devils vs Kings on?
The game is on MSG. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Devils vs Kings being played?
At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, home of the Los Angeles Kings. The New Jersey Devils are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Devils or the Kings?
The Devils. They are 7-4-0 with 14 points, against 2-5-2 and 6 points for the Kings.
How many times do the Devils and Kings play in 2026-27?
Twice. 1 game has been played and the Devils lead the season series 1-0.
Does Devils vs Kings count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Devils vs Kings end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 11:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Devils vs Kings on national TV?
No. MSG is a regional broadcast, shown in the Los Angeles and New Jersey markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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