The Los Angeles Kings (18-9-3) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (13-14-5) at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on December 17, 2024, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Kings are fourth in the Western Conference and the Penguins rank 11th in the Eastern Conference.
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Kings vs. Penguins: Dec. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints 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 | 3.07 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.5 | 1st |
| Shots | 27.7 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.4 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 15.85% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.25% | 10th |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.72 | 31st |
| Shots | 29.6 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 32 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 23.08% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.72% | 9th |
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Kings vs. Penguins Top Players
Kings
- With eight goals and 26 assists this season, Anze Kopitar is one of Los Angeles' leading contributors (34 points).
- With 15 goals and 15 assists, Adrian Kempe is one of the top contributors for Los Angeles with his 30 points (one per game).
- With 22 points through 30 games (12 goals and 10 assists), Alex Laferriere has been an important part of Los Angeles' offense this season.
- In 18 games played this season, David Rittich (10-7-0) has allowed 39 goals.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has totaled 30 points (0.9 per game) for Pittsburgh, with eight goals and 22 assists in 32 games (playing 20:02 per game).
- Evgeni Malkin is a leading scorer for Pittsburgh with 25 total points this season. He has scored six goals and added 19 assists in 32 games.
- Rickard Rakell is a crucial player on offense for Pittsburgh with 13 goals and nine assists.
- Alex Nedeljkovic has a 4-5-3 record this season, with an .882 save percentage (57th in the league). He has 330 saves, and has allowed 44 goals (3.4 goals against average).
Kings vs. Penguins Injury Report
Kings
Trevor Moore: Questionable (Upper Body),
Drew Doughty: Out (Ankle),
Trevor Lewis: Out (Lower Body)
Penguins
Marcus Pettersson: Out (Lower Body)
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2024 | Islanders | W 3-1 | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Devils | L 3-1 | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Rangers | W 5-1 | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Predators | - | Away |
| 12/22/2024 | Capitals | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2024 | Avalanche | L 6-2 | Home |
| 12/12/2024 | Canadiens | W 9-2 | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Senators | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Kings | - | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Predators | - | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Devils | - | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Flyers | - | Home |