Bruins vs. Kings Score, Live Updates, Highlights From NHL Game

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>The Bruins (6-2-0) will try to extend their four-game winning streak when they face the Kings (0-3-2) less than 24 hours after earning a 4-2 comeback victory over the Ducks.

>Boston got off to a slow start, allowing Anaheim to build a 2-0 lead by the first intermission. Frederic Brunet scored his first NHL goal to get the Bruins on the board before the team erupted for three goals in the third period to complete the comeback.

>The Kings enter the matchup looking for their first win of the 2026-27 season.

>NESN will provide live coverage of Saturday's game between the Bruins and Kings.

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>11:48 p.m.: LA still with an empty net. Kuraly shoots from across the rink, but the puck misses left resulting in an icing call. It's 5-on-4 now with the Kings with the advantage. Both teams are full strength. Swayman with a huge stop.

Bruins 3, Kings 111:46 p.m.: It's 4-on-4 with an empty net. Elias Lindholm gets an unassisted goal to add padding to the lead.

>11:45 p.m.: Erik Haula, the former Bruin, who is on the bench gets a misconduct penalty which is 10 minutes, so early shower.

>11:43 p.m.: Will Borgen gets 2 minutes for interference. Joel Armia gets 2 minutes for embellishment. It'll be 4-on-4 with 2:51 remaining. LA pulls their goalie for an extra attacker making it 5-on-4 with an empty net.

>11:37 p.m.: Bruins have a whole new attitude after that goal. They are playing fast and rough with less than 5 minutes remaining.

Bruins 2, Kings 111:35 p.m.: Morgan Geekie's shot is deflected, but Khusnutdinov is on the rebound and scores. Bruins with a much needed go ahead goal.

>11:33 p.m.: Looks like Lohrei got hit in the face by a puck. He was doubled over and skates off to the bench. He has a nice welt forming on his cheek.

>11:27 p.m.: Pastrnak misses on a crucial shot. Forsberg is working wonders in the Kings goal.

>11:25 p.m.: Swayman on the save. Lohrei on the rebound to get the puck out of the zone. Bruins with another efficient kill as they are full strength.

>11:24 p.m.: Some of the guys are looking gassed as we near the last 10 minutes of the game.

>11:21 p.m.: Hampus Lindholm gets 2 minutes for hooking. Kings will have the advantage.

>11:18 p.m.: Bruins seem to be in a sort of scramble as Charlie McAvoy is denied and Trevor Moore on the recovery.

>11:16 p.m.: So far been a lot of back and forth to start the third period. Pastrnak is 2-on-1 and misses left on an otherwise perfect shot.

>11:08 p.m.: The third period is underway. Let's see if they can replicate last nights performance.

End of second period: Bruins 1, Kings 110:48 p.m.: Bruins have outshot the Kings this period, an improvement from the first. Joel Armia will win the face-off against Kuraly and the middle frame ends.

>10:44 p.m.: Kastelic and Jeannot get into a bit of a shoving match after the whistle is blown, but nothing breaks out.

>10:42 p.m.: Bruins have had some decent shots on goal, but the Kings are doing a good job of deflecting and blocking.

>10:39 p.m.: Bruins are being very patient this period. Fraser Minten's shot is blocked, but he recovers it. Mason Lohrei was so close but a no call high stick keeps the Bruins from scoring.

>10:35 p.m.: Swayman keeping the penalty kill scoreless with some much needed saves. Bruins are full strength.

>10:32 p.m.: Frederic Brunet gets a minor. He will head to the sin bin for 2 minutes for interference on Artemi Panarin. Kings first powerplay of the night.

>10:30 p.m.: There have been quite a few offsides on both teams tonight. With just over 9 minutes remaining in the period, Bruins are catching up with shots on goal.

>10:28 p.m.: Swayman denies Samuel Helenius as the Kings go left to right in front of the goal. Huge save by Swayman.

>10:27 p.m.: Kings are full strength. Bruins seem to be struggling with overpassing the puck tonight. A little too much power behind their sticks.

>10:24 p.m.: Pastrnak's shot is deflected by Elias Lindholm in front of the goal. Bruins are struggling today with the advantage compared to last night.

>10:21 p.m.: Brandt Clarke gets 2 minutes for interference on Knusnutdinov. Bruins get another powerplay.

>10:19 p.m.: Bruins almost give up a break away goal. Marat Knusnutdinov tries to poke the puck in with no luck.

>10:17 p.m.: James Hagens takes the puck straight towards the goal, but his backhanded shot is stopped by Forsberg.

Bruins 1, Kings 110:14 p.m.: Pastrnak, unassisted, ties the game up with a huge takeaway. Quite fitting for the man nicknamed Pasta to score on National Pasta Day.

What's your favorite kind of pasta? Ours is David Pastrnak. https://t.co/CtYYhtjRYE

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) October 18, 202610:11 p.m.: Kings are full strength. Swayman makes a huge save, deflecting the puck off his legs.

>10:08 p.m.: Bruins will begin the second period with 1:41 remaining in the powerplay.

End of first period: Kings 1, Bruins 09:49 p.m.: With about 20 seconds left, Brandt Clarke gets 2 minutes for cross-checking Hampus Lindholm. Bruins on the powerplay against the Kings who are last in penalty kills. The horn will sound ending the period.

>9:46 p.m.: Jeannot gets tripped up as he attempts to make a play. Not sure what causes it, but Mark Kastelic and Samuel Helenius start throwing punches at center ice and get 5 minutes for fighting.

>9:44 p.m.: Pastnrak had a huge takeaway and faced only one defender, but stumbles allowing the a turnover.

>9:39 p.m.: Elias Lindholm sends it wide. Bruins send the puck to center ice. Refs whistle the play dead with an offsides call on the Kings.

>9:36 p.m.: Tanner Jeannot shoots, but Forsberg makes an awkward save to keep the Bruins off the board. With 5 minutes left in the first, the Bruins seems to be picking up the pace as they look to tie the game.

>9:33 p.m.: Kings haven't played since Tuesday, so they seem to be well rested. Bruins are making some costly turnovers.

>9:31 p.m.: Corey Perry's shot is blocked by Sean Kurlay, who is back after resting five games.

>9:28 p.m.: Swayman and the defense survived a peppering of shots from the Kings. LA is doing a good job of rebounding.

>9:26 p.m.: Mason Lohrei shoots from long range, but the puck is gloved by Forsberg. Bruins have only had offensive possession for 34 seconds.

>9:24 p.m.: Swayman kicks the puck out and sends it to the other side of the rink. Bruins net gets dislodged and it takes a few seconds for the refs to notice.

>9:16 p.m.: It's been all Kings in these first four minutes. Jeremy Swayman has recovered well after letting the one goal score. Mark Kastelic attempts a shot, but goalie Anton Forsberg smothers it with his torso.

>9:14 p.m.: Bruins are skating much better to start the game than they did last night. David Pastrnak's shot is blocked by Joel Edmundson.

Kings 1, Bruins 09:10 p.m.: The puck has been dropped. Alex Laferriere of the Kings wins the face-off against the Elias Lindholm. We are 30 secs on the Kings have already scored. Laferriere was assisted by Adrian Kempe and Brandt Clarke.

>8:57 p.m.: The LA Kings have released their starting lineup.

Saturday Starters https://t.co/QXTe4DRlTX

— LA Kings (@LAKings) October 18, 20268:41 p.m.: The lineup is out for the Bruins. Pavel Zacha and Nikita Zadorov will not be playing tonight.

Sean Kuraly and Jonathan Aspirot jump into tonight’s lineup with Pavel Zacha and Nikita Zadorov out. https://t.co/xMtdZF98Uv

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) October 18, 20267:44 p.m.: Here are a few updates on lines for tonight.

Per Sturm: Zacha will not play tonight (UBI) Zadorov healthy scratch. Aspirot in. - Kuraly in (4th line). - Poitras will center the 2nd line with Peterka and Khusnutdinov. - Minten moves to the top line with Geekie and Pastrnak. - Swayman in net. #nhlbruins @NESN

— Adam Pellerin (@adampellerin) October 17, 20267:03 p.m.: It's almost time for game three of the West Coast trip.

LA looks 📸 https://t.co/P02Hf7ALrR

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Bruins vs. Kings date, start timeDate: Saturday, Oct. 17 • >Time: 9 p.m. ETBruins vs. Kings is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 17. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Boston Bruins schedule 2026-27Here is the upcoming schedule for the Bruins:

DateOpponentTime (ET)Oct. 17at Kings9 p.m.Oct. 20at Stars8 p.m.Oct. 22vs. Predators7 p.m.Oct. 24vs. Sharks7 p.m.Oct. 27at Hurricanes8 p.m.Los Angeles Kings schedule 2026-27Here is the upcoming schedule for the Kings:

DateOpponentTime (ET)Oct. 17 vs. Bruins9 p.m.Oct. 20at Capitals7 p.m.Oct. 22at Islanders7:30 p.m.Oct. 24at Devils3:30 p.m.Oct. 26at Rangers7 p.m.More BruinsLatest Bruins news • >TD Garden fan guide: What to know before you go • >Complete history of Bruins championships