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Kings remain winless after 4–1 loss to Bruins
Alex Laferriere scored 31 seconds into the game, but Boston answered with four goals and sent Los Angeles to a sixth straight game without a win.
The Kings made a fast start Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena, but the Boston Bruins recovered for a 4–1 victory and their fifth consecutive win.
Laferriere converted the Kings' first shot of the game. David Pastrnak tied the score early in the second period, then Marat Khusnutdinov put Boston ahead with 6:24 left in the third.
Elias Lindholm and JJ Peterka added empty-net goals. Jeremy Swayman finished with 25 saves for Boston, while Anton Forsberg stopped 24 shots for Los Angeles.
Final: Boston Bruins 4, Los Angeles Kings 1
Kings goal: Alex Laferriere, 0:31 of the first period
Goaltenders: Jeremy Swayman, 25 saves; Anton Forsberg, 24 saves
Next for Los Angeles: At Washington on Tuesday
Early lead does not hold
The Kings protected their 1–0 lead through the first intermission, but Pastrnak's second-period goal reset the game. Khusnutdinov broke the tie late in the third before Boston's two empty-net scores.
Six games without a victory
Los Angeles remained winless through six games and was held to one goal for the fourth game in a row. The Kings continue their road trip Tuesday against the Washington Capitals.
Official result: NHL Gamecenter — October 17, 2026 →
Official team recap: Boston Bruins — October 17, 2026 →
Original reporting: Reuters — October 18, 2026 →
Local recap: ABC7 Los Angeles — October 18, 2026 →