Devils Host Kings in Non-Conference Matchup

New Jersey and Los Angeles face off in Saturday NHL contest

Mar. 14, 2026 at 8:10am

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The New Jersey Devils will host the Los Angeles Kings in a non-conference NHL matchup on Saturday evening. The Devils currently sit in the Metropolitan Division with a 32-31-2 record, while the Kings are in the Pacific Division with a 27-23-15 record overall.

Why it matters

This inter-conference game provides an opportunity for the Devils and Kings to measure themselves against opponents from the other conference, as they vie for playoff positioning in their respective divisions.

The details

The Devils have a -31 scoring differential this season, having scored 166 goals while allowing 197. The Kings have a -20 scoring differential, with 168 goals scored and 188 goals allowed. In the teams' previous meeting this season, the Devils won 4-1, with Dawson Mercer scoring two goals for New Jersey.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. EDT.
  • This will be the second and final regular-season matchup between the Devils and Kings.

The players

Jack Hughes

The Devils' leading scorer with 16 goals and 31 assists.

Nico Hischier

The Devils' captain, who has 3 goals and 2 assists in his last 10 games.

Adrian Kempe

The Kings' leading scorer with 26 goals and 31 assists.

Alex Laferriere

The Kings' forward who has 3 goals in his last 10 games.

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What they’re saying

“This will be a tough test for us against a strong Western Conference opponent. We'll need to be at our best to come away with the two points.”

— Nico Hischier, Devils Captain (Devils.com)

“We know the Devils are a skilled team, but we're confident in our ability to match up with them and come away with a win on the road.”

— Adrian Kempe, Kings Forward (LAKings.com)

What’s next

The outcome of this game could have implications for the playoff races in both the Metropolitan and Pacific Divisions as the regular season winds down.

The takeaway

This non-conference matchup between the Devils and Kings provides an intriguing interleague clash as both teams jockey for position in their respective divisions and aim to secure a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.