NHL play on Saturday includes the Los Angeles Kings (26-14-5) visiting the Columbus Blue Jackets (23-19-7) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Kings rank seventh in the Western Conference and the Blue Jackets are eighth in the Eastern Conference.
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Kings vs. Blue Jackets: Jan. 25 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
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Kings' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.91 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.44 | 2nd |
| Shots | 27.2 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.9 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 16.22% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.09% | 7th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.31 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.37 | 28th |
| Shots | 29.5 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 21.95% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.64% | 26th |
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Kings vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Kings
- Adrian Kempe is one of Los Angeles' top contributors this season with 44 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 18.3%.
- With 12 goals and 31 assists, Anze Kopitar is one of the top offensive options for Los Angeles with his 43 points (one per game).
- Los Angeles' offensive effort is aided by Kevin Fiala's 43 points. He's contributed 11 assists.
- In 24 games played this season, Darcy Kuemper (14-4-5) has given up 49 goals.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has recorded 15 goals and 38 assists in 49 games for Columbus, good for 53 points.
- Kirill Marchenko is a key piece of the offense for Columbus with 52 total points this season. He has scored 19 goals and added 33 assists in 49 games.
- Columbus' Sean Monahan is among the leading scorers on the team with 41 total points (14 goals and 27 assists).
- Elvis Merzlikins is 17-11-3 in 31 games this season, conceding 93 goals (3.0 goals against average) with 772 saves and an .892 save percentage (53rd in the league).
Kings vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Kings
Drew Doughty: Out (Ankle)
Blue Jackets
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Denton Mateychuk: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Cole Sillinger: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Sean Monahan: Out (Wrist),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Yegor Chinakhov: Out (Upper Body)
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18/2025 | Kraken | L 4-2 | Away |
| 1/20/2025 | Penguins | L 5-1 | Home |
| 1/22/2025 | Panthers | W 2-1 | Home |
| 1/25/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/27/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 1/29/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 1/30/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/20/2025 | Islanders | L 3-1 | Away |
| 1/22/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 5-1 | Away |
| 1/23/2025 | Hurricanes | L 7-4 | Away |
| 1/25/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
| 1/30/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 1/31/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Away |
| 2/2/2025 | Stars | - | Away |