Calgary Flames Face Off Against Los Angeles Kings in Pacific Division Matchup

The two teams meet for the fourth time this season as they battle for position in the Pacific Division standings.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:26am

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The Calgary Flames (33-39-9) will host the Los Angeles Kings (35-26-20) in a Pacific Division showdown on Thursday night. The teams have already met three times this season, with the Flames winning the most recent matchup in a shootout. Both teams are looking to improve their standing in the competitive Pacific Division as the regular season winds down.

Why it matters

This game is an important divisional matchup as the Flames and Kings jockey for position in the Pacific Division. With the playoffs approaching, these head-to-head games can have major implications on the final standings and playoff seeding.

The details

The Flames have been led by the strong play of forwards Morgan Frost and Blake Coleman, who have combined for 25 goals and 23 assists over the last 10 games. The Kings, meanwhile, have relied on the scoring of Adrian Kempe and the recent surge of Quinton Byfield, who has 6 goals and 2 assists in his last 10 games.

  • The teams will meet for the fourth time this season on Thursday, April 15, 2026 at 9 p.m. EDT.
  • The Flames won the most recent matchup between the teams in a shootout.

The players

Morgan Frost

A forward for the Calgary Flames who has 21 goals and 21 assists on the season.

Blake Coleman

A forward for the Calgary Flames who has 4 goals and 2 assists in his last 10 games.

Adrian Kempe

A forward for the Los Angeles Kings who has 36 goals and 37 assists on the season.

Quinton Byfield

A forward for the Los Angeles Kings who has 6 goals and 2 assists in his last 10 games.

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What they’re saying

“This is a huge divisional game for us as we try to improve our standing in the Pacific. We know the Kings will be a tough opponent, but we're ready for the challenge.”

— Darryl Sutter, Head Coach, Calgary Flames

“We've had some good battles with the Flames already this season, and I expect this one to be just as intense. Both teams are fighting for every point right now.”

— Todd McLellan, Head Coach, Los Angeles Kings

What’s next

The winner of this game will gain valuable ground in the Pacific Division standings as the regular season winds down. The teams will meet again on April 20th in Los Angeles for their final regular season matchup.

The takeaway

This Pacific Division clash between the Flames and Kings is a crucial late-season game that could have major implications on the final playoff picture. Both teams are battling for position and will need to bring their best effort to come away with the two points.