The Los Angeles Kings began their home schedule with a matchup against the Florida Panthers, the team that captured consecutive Stanley Cup titles in 2024 and 2025. The game ended in a narrow 2-1 loss for the Kings, with the Panthers securing the victory. The close score highlights the competitive nature of the matchup, setting the tone for the Kings' upcoming home games.

The Los Angeles Kings opened their home schedule Tuesday night against the 2024 and 2025 back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, but they came up just short in a 2-1…