NHL play on Saturday features the Los Angeles Kings (12-8-7) hosting the Chicago Blackhawks (12-9-6) at Crypto.com Arena, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings rank sixth with 31 points and the Blackhawks are eighth with 30 points in the Western Conference.
How to watch Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles KingsChicago vs. Los Angeles odds
Injury reportsKings
None listed
Blackhawks
Teuvo Teravainen: Day-To-Day (Tooth),
Laurent Brossoit: Out (Hip),
Nick Foligno: Out (Hand),
Shea Michael Weber: Out For Season (Ankle)
Stats to know
In 27 games played, Adrian Kempe has totaled 23 points (nine goals and 14 assists).
Darcy Kuemper has allowed 45 goals (2.35 goals-against average) and racked up 456 saves.
Over 27 games played this season, Connor Bedard has collected38 points (1.4 per game), with 18 goals and 20 assists).
Spencer Knight has a .919 save percentage (ninth-best in the league), with 535 total saves, conceding 47 goals (2.4 goals-against average).
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