The Los Angeles Kings returned to their downtown arena after a series of devastating wildfires, honoring firefighters and first responders at the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Kings had postponed their original game against Calgary due to the fires and played their next five matches on the road. During pregame warmups, both teams wore caps representing the Los Angeles Fire Department, and a special tribute graphic replaced the traditional logo on the ice.

Coach Jim Hiller expressed his emotional response to the tribute, acknowledging the courageous acts of the first responders. Anze Kopitar and Sidney Crosby participated in a ceremonial face-off with Fire Engineer Chien Yu. Despite the emotional context, the Kings suffered a 5-1 loss, with Kopitar emphasizing the importance of community support in the face of adversity.