The New Jersey Devils (24-13-3) are set to face off against the Los Angeles Kings (21-10-5) in a matchup featuring two teams with contrasting recent performances. The Devils enter the game on a two-game losing streak, while the Kings are riding a two-game winning streak. Currently, the Devils hold a slight edge in the standings with 51 points, ranking second in their division, compared to the Kings’ 47 points, also in second place in their division. Key players to watch include New Jersey’s Jesper Bratt, who leads the team with 47 points, and Los Angeles’ Anze Kopitar, who has accumulated 39 points this season. Both teams will look to solidify their playoff positions as they continue their campaigns.
New Jersey Devils at Los Angeles Kings Game Information
Game Date: January 01, 2025
Game Time: 06:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network West San Diego 4- NFL, MSG Sportsnet, NHL Network
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Los Angeles Kings Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 21-10-5
Conference Record: 12-6-2
Division Record: 6-5-0
Streak: 2 win
New Jersey Devils Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 24-13-3
Conference Record: 15-8-3
Division Record: 8-4-2
Streak: 2 loss
Stat Leaders
Los Angeles Kings (21-10-5, 47 PTS, #2 in division)
Goals Leader: Adrian Kempe, 17G, 18A, 35 PTS
Assists Leader: Anze Kopitar, 12G, 27A, 39 PTS
Points Leader: Anze Kopitar, 12G, 27A, 39 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Tanner Jeannot, 53 PIM
Goalie: Erik Portillo, 1-0-0, 1.02 GAA, 0.0 SV%
New Jersey Devils (24-13-3, 51 PTS, #2 in division)
Goals Leader: Nico Hischier, 18G, 16A, 34 PTS
Assists Leader: Jesper Bratt, 14G, 33A, 47 PTS
Points Leader: Jesper Bratt, 14G, 33A, 47 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Timo Meier, 50 PIM
Goalie: Jacob Markstrom, 19-7-2, 2.15 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Los Angeles Kings Injury Report
Trevor Moore – Upper-body (Out) – The Los Angels Kings placed F Trevor Moore on Injured Reserve.
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 Injury Report
Santeri Hatakka – Shoulder (Out) – The Devils said that Hatakka underwent successful shoulder surgery on Thursday (Oct. 10) and is without a timetable to return.
Los Angeles Kings Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
January 01, 2025 vs New Jersey Devils
January 04, 2025 vs Tampa Bay Lightning
January 08, 2025 vs Calgary Flames
January 10, 2025 at Winnipeg Jets
January 11, 2025 at Calgary Flames
January 13, 2025 at Edmonton Oilers
January 16, 2025 at Vancouver Canucks
January 18, 2025 at Seattle Kraken
January 20, 2025 vs Pittsburgh Penguins
January 22, 2025 vs Florida Panthers
New Jersey Devils Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
January 01, 2025 at Los Angeles Kings
January 04, 2025 at San Jose Sharks
January 06, 2025 at Seattle Kraken
January 09, 2025 at New York Rangers
January 11, 2025 vs Tampa Bay Lightning
January 14, 2025 vs Florida Panthers
January 16, 2025 at Toronto Maple Leafs
January 18, 2025 vs Philadelphia Flyers
January 19, 2025 vs Ottawa Senators
January 22, 2025 vs Boston Bruins