The Monday NHL slate includes the Minnesota Wild (25-10-8) visiting the Los Angeles Kings (17-14-9) at Crypto.com Arena, starting at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild are third and the Kings eighth in the Western Conference.
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Wild vs. Kings: Jan. 5 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, January 5, 2026
- Time: 10:30 p.m. 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)
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.14 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.6 | 2nd |
| Shots | 28.2 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 22.7% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.7% | 26th |
Kings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.63 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.65 | 3rd |
| Shots | 28.2 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 16.13% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.78% | 22nd |
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Wild vs. Kings Top Players
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov has been imperative to Minnesota's offense this season, registering 49 points in 43 games.
- Having scored 26 goals and adding 22 assists, Matthew Boldy is excelling for Minnesota through 43 games.
- On 95 shots (for three goals) and 32 assists, Quinn Hughes has recorded 35 points this season.
- Across 26 games played, Filip Gustavsson has a goaltending record of 14-8-4. During those games, he's allowed 64 goals while recording 665 saves.
Kings
- Adrian Kempe's 14 goals and 19 assists in 40 games for Los Angeles add up to 33 total points on the season.
- Kevin Fiala has helped lead the offense for Los Angeles this season with 14 goals and 14 assists.
- Quinton Byfield is a top player on offense for Los Angeles with six goals and 17 assists.
- Darcy Kuemper has an 11-7-6 record this season, with a .911 save percentage (16th in the league). He has 582 saves, and has given up 57 goals (2.3 goals against average).
Wild vs. Kings Injury Report
Wild
Daemon Hunt: Out (Undisclosed)
Kings
Trevor Moore: Day-To-Day (Illness)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Sharks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Ducks | W 5-2 | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Kings | L 5-4 | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 1/12/2026 | Devils | - | Home |
Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Avalanche | L 5-2 | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Lightning | L 5-3 | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Wild | W 5-4 | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 1/9/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |