Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings, Dec. 3, 2026
Minnesota Wild8-3-2, 18 pts- 9:00 PMCT
- 8:00 PMMT
- 7:00 PMPT
Los Angeles Kings3-5-2, 8 ptsThe Minnesota Wild visit the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026. Puck drop is 10:00 PM ET on ABTV, MINNHL. The Wild arrive at 8-3-2 and the Kings at 3-5-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | ABTV, MINNHL | Scheduled |
Wild vs Kings Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Kings play at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
| Matchup | Minnesota Wild at Los Angeles Kings |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 10:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | ABTV, MINNHL |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
| Home team | Los Angeles Kings (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Away team | Minnesota Wild |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Wild vs Kings Start?
The Wild vs Kings start time is 10:00 PM ET on Thursday, Dec. 3, 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 | |
| Central (CT) | 9:00 PM | Minnesota |
| 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 Wild vs Kings
Minnesota Wild at Los Angeles Kings is on ABTV, MINNHL, 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 Minnesota markets.
Wild vs Kings in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Wild and the Kings 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 | ABTV, MINNHL | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Dec 22 | Los Angeles KingsLAKMinnesota WildMIN | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Feb 18 | Los Angeles KingsLAKMinnesota WildMIN | ABTV, MINNHL | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Wild and Kings
The Wild are 8-3-2, 1st in the Central Division with 18 points and a last-10 record of 6-3-1. The Kings are 3-5-2, 7th in the Pacific with 8 points and 3-5-2 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 8-3-2 | 18 | 4-0-0 | 4-3-2 | 41 | 30 | W2 | 6-3-1 | WWLOTW | |
| 10 | 3-5-2 | 8 | 0-3-0 | 3-2-2 | 27 | 35 | W1 | 3-5-2 | WLWWL |
Next Game for the Wild and the Kings
Minnesota Wild
The Wild next play vs Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on NBC Sports Phil.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHIMinnesota WildMIN | NBC Sports Phil | Scheduled |
Los Angeles Kings
The Kings next play vs Utah Mammoth on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET on Utah 16.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5 |  Utah MammothUTALos Angeles KingsLAK | Utah 16 | Scheduled |
FAQ About Wild vs Kings
What time is Wild vs Kings on Dec. 3?
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 Wild vs Kings 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 Wild vs Kings being played?
At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, home of the Los Angeles Kings. The Minnesota Wild are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Wild or the Kings?
The Wild. They are 8-3-2 with 18 points, against 3-5-2 and 8 points for the Kings.
How many times do the Wild and Kings play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Wild 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 Wild 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 Wild vs Kings on national TV?
No. ABTV, MINNHL is a regional broadcast, shown in the Los Angeles and Minnesota markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)