The Thursday NHL slate includes the Los Angeles Kings (12-7-7) hosting the Chicago Blackhawks (11-9-6) at Crypto.com Arena, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings are sixth in the Western Conference (31 points), while the Blackhawks are ninth in the Western Conference (28 points).
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Kings vs. Blackhawks: Dec. 4 Viewing Options
Date: Thursday, December 4, 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+
Kings’ 2025-26 Stats
Blackhawks’ 2025-26 Stats
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Kings vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Kings
Adrian Kempe is one of Los Angeles’ leading contributors this season with 23 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 10.7%.
Quinton Byfield has 19 points (four goals, 15 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
With 18 points through 26 games (10 goals and eight assists), Kevin Fiala has been an important part of Los Angeles’ offensive attack this season.
Darcy Kuemper (8-5-5) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .908 for Los Angeles.
Blackhawks
Connor Bedard has totaled 37 points (1.4 per game) for Chicago, with 17 goals and 20 assists in 26 games (playing 21:24 per game).
Tyler Bertuzzi is a leading scorer for Chicago with 23 total points this season. He has scored 14 goals and added nine assists in 23 games.
Frank Nazar has 18 points so far, including five goals and 13 assists.
Spencer Knight is 8-5-5 this season, compiling 509 saves and allowing 46 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .917 save percentage (10th-best in the league).
Kings vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Kings
Drew Doughty: Out (Lower Body),
Warren Foegele: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Blackhawks
Nick Foligno: Out (Hand),
Shea Michael Weber: Out For Season (Ankle)
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