The Thursday NHL schedule features the Los Angeles Kings (1-2-1) hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins (2-2) 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
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Kings vs. Penguins Top Players
Kings
Adrian Kempe was one of Los Angeles’ top contributors a season ago, totaling 73 points. He averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 14.8%.
With 21 goals and 46 assists, Anze Kopitar was one of the most important offensive options for Los Angeles last season (67 points, 0.8 per game).
On 244 shots, Kevin Fiala recorded 60 points (35 goals, 25 assists) for Los Angeles last season.
In 50 games played last season, Darcy Kuemper (31-11-7) yielded 100 goals.
Penguins
Sidney Crosby’s 33 goals and 58 assists in 80 games for Pittsburgh last season added up to 91 total points.
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.
Bryan Rust was a key player on offense for Pittsburgh with 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
Corey Perry: Out (Knee),
Kyle Burroughs: Out (Upper Body)
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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