Ottawa Senators vs Los Angeles Kings, Oct. 29, 2026
Ottawa Senators8-4-0, 16 pts- 9:00 PMCT
- 8:00 PMMT
- 7:00 PMPT
Los Angeles Kings2-5-2, 6 ptsThe Ottawa Senators visit the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Puck drop is 10:00 PM ET on ABTV. The Senators arrive at 8-4-0 and the Kings at 2-5-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | ABTV | Scheduled |
Senators vs Kings Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Kings play at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
| Matchup | Ottawa Senators at Los Angeles Kings |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 10:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | ABTV |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
| Home team | Los Angeles Kings (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Away team | Ottawa Senators |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Senators vs Kings Start?
The Senators vs Kings start time is 10:00 PM ET on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. That is 9:00 PM Central, 8:00 PM Mountain and 7:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 10:00 PM | Ottawa |
| Central (CT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 7:00 PM | Los Angeles |
| Atlantic (AT) | 11:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 11:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Senators vs Kings
Ottawa Senators at Los Angeles Kings is on ABTV, with puck drop at 10:00 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 Ottawa markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Senators vs Kings in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Senators and the Kings meet twice 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, Oct 29 | ABTV | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Nov 21 | Los Angeles KingsLAKOttawa SenatorsOTT | ABTV | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Senators and Kings
The Senators are 8-4-0, 2nd in the Atlantic Division with 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8-4-0 | 16 | 5-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 38 | 34 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWLW | |
| 9 | 2-5-2 | 6 | 0-3-0 | 2-2-2 | 21 | 32 | L1 | 2-5-2 | LWWLL |
Next Game for the Senators and the Kings
Ottawa Senators
The Senators next play at San Jose Sharks on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET on NBC Sports BA.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31 | Ottawa SenatorsOTT San Jose SharksSJS | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Los Angeles Kings
The Kings next play vs Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET on MSGB.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31 |  Buffalo SabresBUFLos Angeles KingsLAK | MSGB | Scheduled |
FAQ About Senators vs Kings
What time is Senators vs Kings on Oct. 29?
10:00 PM ET (9:00 PM CT, 8:00 PM MT, 7:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Senators vs Kings on?
The game is on ABTV. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Senators vs Kings being played?
At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, home of the Los Angeles Kings. The Ottawa Senators are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Senators or the Kings?
The Senators. They are 8-4-0 with 16 points, against 2-5-2 and 6 points for the Kings.
How many times do the Senators and Kings play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Senators 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 Senators vs Kings end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 12:30 AM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Senators vs Kings on national TV?
No. ABTV is a regional broadcast, shown in the Los Angeles and Ottawa markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)