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The Los Angeles Kings (1-2-1) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (2-2) hit the ice in Los Angeles, California on October 16, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Kings vs. Penguins: Oct. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Time: 10 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)
Kings' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.04 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.48 | 2nd |
| Shots | 28 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.5 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 17.87% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.43% | 8th |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.95 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.5 | 29th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 25.79% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.78% | 18th |
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Kings vs. Penguins Top Players
Kings
- One of Los Angeles' top offensive options a season ago was Adrian Kempe, who put up 73 points in 81 games.
- Anze Kopitar had 67 points (21 goals, 46 assists), adding significantly to the team's scoring efforts last season.
- Kevin Fiala contributed 60 points for Los Angeles in 81 games last season, scoring on 14.3% of his shots and putting up 35 goals and 25 assists.
- In 50 games played last season, Darcy Kuemper (31-11-7) yielded 100 goals.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby scored 33 goals (0.4 per game) and dished out 58 assists (0.7 per game) last season, contributing to the Pittsburgh offense with 91 total points (1.1 per game). He averaged 2.8 shots per game, shooting 14.5%.
- Rickard Rakell was one of the impact players on offense for Pittsburgh with 69 total points (0.8 per game), with 35 goals and 34 assists in 81 games.
- Pittsburgh's Bryan Rust was among the leading scorers on the team with 65 total points (31 goals and 34 assists).
- Tristan Jarry was 16-12-6 last season, allowing 105 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .893 save percentage (43rd in the league).
Kings vs. Penguins Injury Report
Kings
Kyle Burroughs: Out (Upper Body),
Darcy Kuemper: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Corey Perry: Out (Knee),
Anze Kopitar: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Penguins
Jack St. Ivany: Out (Lower Body),
Joel Blomqvist: Out (Lower Body),
Kevin Hayes: Out (Upper Body),
Rutger McGroarty: Out (Upper Body),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl )
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2025 | Golden Knights | W 6-5 | Away |
| 10/11/2025 | Jets | L 3-2 | Away |
| 10/13/2025 | Wild | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/16/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Blues | - | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Islanders | W 4-3 | Home |
| 10/11/2025 | Rangers | L 6-1 | Home |
| 10/14/2025 | Ducks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/16/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 10/21/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 10/23/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |