Los Angeles Kings vs Minnesota Wild, Feb. 18, 2027
Los Angeles Kings2-5-2, 6 pts- 7:00 PMCT
- 6:00 PMMT
- 5:00 PMPT
Minnesota Wild8-3-2, 18 ptsThe Los Angeles Kings visit the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2027. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET on ABTV, MINNHL. The Kings arrive at 2-5-2 and the Wild at 8-3-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 18 | ABTV, MINNHL | Scheduled |
Kings vs Wild Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Wild play at Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota.
| Matchup | Los Angeles Kings at Minnesota Wild |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Feb. 18, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | ABTV, MINNHL |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena, Minnesota |
| Home team | Minnesota Wild (Minnesota, United States) |
| Away team | Los Angeles Kings |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Kings vs Wild Start?
The Kings vs Wild start time is 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2027. That is 7:00 PM Central, 6:00 PM Mountain and 5:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 8:00 PM | |
| Central (CT) | 7:00 PM | Minnesota |
| Mountain (MT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 5:00 PM | Los Angeles |
| Atlantic (AT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Kings vs Wild
Los Angeles Kings at Minnesota Wild is on ABTV, MINNHL, with puck drop at 8:00 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 Minnesota and Los Angeles markets.
Kings vs Wild in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Kings and the Wild meet 3 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | Minnesota WildMINLos Angeles KingsLAK | ABTV, MINNHL | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Dec 22 | Los Angeles KingsLAKMinnesota WildMIN | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Feb 18 | ABTV, MINNHL | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Kings and Wild
The Kings are 2-5-2, 7th in the Pacific Division with 6 points and a last-10 record of 2-5-2. The Wild are 8-3-2, 1st in the Central with 18 points and 6-3-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2-5-2 | 6 | 0-3-0 | 2-2-2 | 21 | 32 | L1 | 2-5-2 | LWWLL | |
| 13 | 8-3-2 | 18 | 4-0-0 | 4-3-2 | 41 | 30 | W2 | 6-3-1 | WWLOTW |
Next Game for the Kings and the Wild
Los Angeles Kings
The Kings next play vs Seattle Kraken on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027 at 10:30 PM ET on ABTV.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 20 |  Seattle KrakenSEALos Angeles KingsLAK | ABTV | Scheduled |
Minnesota Wild
The Wild next play at Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027 at 3:00 PM ET on ABC.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 20 | Minnesota WildMIN Chicago BlackhawksCHI | ABC | Scheduled |
FAQ About Kings vs Wild
What time is Kings vs Wild on Feb. 18?
8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM MT, 5:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Kings vs Wild on?
The game is on ABTV, MINNHL. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Kings vs Wild being played?
At Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota, home of the Minnesota Wild. The Los Angeles Kings are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Kings or the Wild?
The Wild. They are 8-3-2 with 18 points, against 2-5-2 and 6 points for the Kings.
How many times do the Kings and Wild play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Kings vs Wild 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 Kings vs Wild end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Kings vs Wild on national TV?
No. ABTV, MINNHL is a regional broadcast, shown in the Minnesota and Los Angeles markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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