Devils vs Kings
LAK lead all-time 69-50-11 · 130 meetings since 1974
Next meeting: January 3, 2027
01 / SEASON SERIES
2026-2027 Season Series
NJD lead 1-0
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | LAK @ NJD | 1-3 | NJD |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 7 Meetings
The New Jersey Devils have won 4 of the last 7 meetings.
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 2026-2027 | LAK @ NJD | 1-3 | NJD | |
| 2026-03-14 | 2025-2026 | LAK @ NJD | 4-6 | NJD | |
| 2025-11-02 | 2025-2026 | NJD @ LAK | 4-1 | NJD | |
| 2025-01-01 | 2024-2025 | NJD @ LAK | 0-3 | LAK | |
| 2024-12-12 | 2024-2025 | LAK @ NJD | 1-3 | NJD | |
| 2024-03-03 | 2023-2024 | NJD @ LAK | 1-5 | LAK | |
| 2024-02-15 | 2023-2024 | LAK @ NJD | 2-1 | LAK |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
4NJD wins
3LAK wins
7Games
0OT/SO games
18-17Goals (NJD-LAK)
5.0Goals/game
| Season | GP | NJD W | LAK W | NJD goals | LAK goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025-2026 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 |
| 2024-2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2023-2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
New Jersey Devils have won 3 straight meetings.
Highest-scoring meeting: LAK 4, NJD 6 — March 14, 2026 (10 goals).
Most lopsided: NJD 1, LAK 5 — March 3, 2024.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1974
Franchise totals — includes games played as KCS, CLR.
50NJD wins
69LAK wins
11Ties
130Games
381-454Goals (NJD-LAK)
First meeting: October 19, 1974 — KCS 0, LAK 3.
| Decade | GP | NJD W | LAK W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 19 | 10 | 9 | |
| 2010s | 22 | 11 | 11 | |
| 2000s | 10 | 5 | 5 | |
| 1990s | 21 | 12 | 9 | |
| 1980s | 36 | 10 | 20 | 6 |
| 1970s | 22 | 2 | 15 | 5 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Devils vs Kings games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | NJD | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| | NJD | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| | LAK | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| | NJD | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| | LAK | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| | NJD | 7 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 3, 2027 | 2026-2027 | NJD @ LAK | Los Angeles |
Devils vs Kings — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Devils and Kings?
- The Los Angeles Kings lead the all-time series 69-50-11 across 130 meetings (regular season and playoffs), including games played under predecessor franchises.
- When did the Devils and Kings first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on October 19, 1974: KCS 0, LAK 3.
- When do the Devils play the Kings next?
- The New Jersey Devils and Los Angeles Kings meet next on January 3, 2027 in Los Angeles.
- Who won the last Devils vs Kings game?
- The New Jersey Devils won the most recent meeting 3-1, on October 24, 2026.
- Who has won the last 7 meetings between the Devils and Kings?
- The New Jersey Devils have won 4 of the last 7 meetings. The most recent was on October 24, 2026: LAK 1, NJD 3.
- What is the Devils' record against the Kings?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the New Jersey Devils are 4-3 against the Los Angeles Kings across 7 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 18-17 along the way.
- Who leads the 2026-2027 season series between the Devils and Kings?
- The New Jersey Devils lead the 2026-2027 season series 1-0 through 1 games.
- Who has the most points in Devils vs Kings games?
- Nico Hischier leads all skaters with 6 points (3 goals, 3 assists) in 7 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.