The Los Angeles Kings (15-8-3) hit the ice against the Minnesota Wild (18-4-4) in NHL play on Saturday, starting at 8:00 PM ET at Crypto.com Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Kings are fourth in the Western Conference (33 points), and the Wild are first in the Western Conference (40 points).
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Kings vs. Wild: Dec. 7 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Kings' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.04 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.65 | 5th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.3 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 16% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.31% | 17th |
Wild's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.27 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.27 | 1st |
| Shots | 28.9 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 20% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.19% | 26th |
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Kings vs. Wild Top Players
Kings
- Anze Kopitar is one of Los Angeles' leading contributors this season with 30 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 25%.
- Adrian Kempe is another of Los Angeles' important contributors currently with 24 total points (12 goals and 12 assists) to his name.
- On 55 shots (for 11 goals) and nine assists, Alex Laferriere has contributed 20 points this season.
- Across 17 games played, David Rittich has a goaltending record of 10-6-0. During those games, he's allowed 36 goals while recording 295 saves.
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov has collected 17 goals and 25 assists in 25 games for Minnesota, good for 42 points.
- Matthew Boldy has racked up 27 points this season, with 12 goals and 15 assists.
- Marco Rossi's nine goals and 14 assists add up to 23 points this season.
- Filip Gustavsson is 13-4-3 in 20 games this season, conceding 40 goals (2.0 goals against average) with 539 saves and a .931 save percentage (third-best in the league).
Kings vs. Wild Injury Report
Kings
Arthur Kaliyev: Out (Collarbone),
Drew Doughty: Out (Ankle),
Caleb Jones: Out (Upper Body),
Trevor Lewis: Out (Lower Body)
Wild
Troy Grosenick: Out For Season (Knee),
Jakub Lauko: Out (Lower Body),
Mats Zuccarello: Out (Lower Body),
Jonas Brodin: Out (Upper Body),
Joel Eriksson Ek: Out (Lower Body)
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2024 | Ducks | W 2-1 | Away |
| 11/30/2024 | Senators | W 5-2 | Home |
| 12/4/2024 | Stars | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/7/2024 | Wild | - | Home |
| 12/10/2024 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Devils | - | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Rangers | - | Away |
Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2024 | Predators | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/3/2024 | Canucks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/6/2024 | Ducks | W 5-1 | Away |
| 12/7/2024 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/10/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Flyers | - | Home |