NHL Cancels Game in Los Angeles; NBA, NHL Monitoring Palisades Fire

The NHL canceled Wednesday’s game between the Los Angeles Kings and Calgary Flames because of the fire, while Los Angeles Lakers and Rams games could be in jeop

Fire personnel respond to homes destroyed while a helicopter drops water as the Palisades Fire grows in Pacific Palisades, Calif., on Jan. 7, 2025. David Swanson/AFP via Getty Images

Multiple professional sports teams are monitoring the wildfires raging through Southern California.

The NHL’s Los Angeles Kings canceled their game against the Calgary Flames at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The NBA is currently considering rescheduling Thursday’s matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets. The NFL is also monitoring the situation ahead of Monday’s Wild Card playoff matchup between the Rams and Minnesota Vikings.