The Los Angeles Kings will face off against the New Jersey Devils in a matchup featuring two teams with strong records. The Kings enter the game with a record of 17-8-3, riding a six-game winning streak that has propelled them to second place in their division. In contrast, the Devils hold a record of 18-10-3 but are currently on a two-game losing streak. Both teams have shown competitive performances this season, with the Kings boasting a conference record of 11-6-1 and the Devils at 12-6-3. Key players to watch include the Kings’ Anze Kopitar, who leads the team in points, and the Devils’ Jesper Bratt, who leads his team in assists and points.
Los Angeles Kings at New Jersey Devils Game Information
Game Date: December 12, 2024
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network West San Diego 4- NFL, MSG
Location: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
New Jersey Devils Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 18-10-3
Conference Record: 12-6-3
Division Record: 5-2-2
Streak: 2 loss
Los Angeles Kings Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 17-8-3
Conference Record: 11-6-1
Division Record: 5-5-0
Streak: 6 win
Stat Leaders
New Jersey Devils (18-10-3, 39 PTS, #2 in division)
Goals Leader: Nico Hischier, 15G, 12A, 27 PTS
Assists Leader: Jesper Bratt, 13G, 25A, 38 PTS
Points Leader: Jesper Bratt, 13G, 25A, 38 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Brenden Dillon, 37 PIM
Goalie: Jacob Markstrom, 13-6-2, 2.48 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Los Angeles Kings (17-8-3, 37 PTS, #2 in division)
Goals Leader: Adrian Kempe, 14G, 14A, 28 PTS
Assists Leader: Anze Kopitar, 8G, 24A, 32 PTS
Points Leader: Anze Kopitar, 8G, 24A, 32 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Tanner Jeannot, 49 PIM
Goalie: Erik Portillo, 1-0-0, 1.02 GAA, 0.0 SV%
New Jersey Devils Injury Report
Jake Allen – Upper-body (Day To Day) – Allen did not play in Tuesday’s (Dec. 10) game against the Maple Leafs.
Santeri Hatakka – Shoulder (Out) – The Devils said that Hatakka underwent successful shoulder surgery on Thursday (Oct. 10) and is without a timetable to return.
Curtis Lazar – Knee (Out) – The New Jersey Devils placed F Curtis Lazar on injured reserve on Monday (Nov. 18).
Los Angeles Kings Injury Report
Drew Doughty – Ankle (Out) – Doughty is aiming to return to action in early January as long as there are no setbacks in his recovery, per Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period.
Trevor Lewis – Lower-body (Out) – The Los Angeles Kings placed F Trevor Lewis on injured reserve on Wednesday (Dec. 4).
New Jersey Devils Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 12, 2024 vs Los Angeles Kings
December 14, 2024 vs Chicago Blackhawks
December 17, 2024 at St. Louis Blues
December 19, 2024 at Columbus Blue Jackets
December 21, 2024 vs Pittsburgh Penguins
December 23, 2024 vs New York Rangers
December 27, 2024 vs Carolina Hurricanes
December 28, 2024 at Carolina Hurricanes
December 31, 2024 at Anaheim Ducks
January 01, 2025 at Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 12, 2024 at New Jersey Devils
December 14, 2024 at New York Rangers
December 17, 2024 at Pittsburgh Penguins
December 19, 2024 at Philadelphia Flyers
December 21, 2024 at Nashville Predators
December 22, 2024 at Washington Capitals
December 28, 2024 vs Edmonton Oilers
December 29, 2024 vs Philadelphia Flyers
January 01, 2025 vs New Jersey Devils
January 04, 2025 vs Tampa Bay Lightning
