NHL action on Monday features a matchup in Los Angeles, California between the Los Angeles Kings (15-10-9) and Columbus Blue Jackets (14-15-6) at Crypto.com Arena, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings rank seventh in the Western Conference with 39 points and the Blue Jackets are 16th in the Eastern Conference with 34 points.

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Kings vs. Blue Jackets: Dec. 22 Viewing Options

Date: Monday, December 22, 2025
Time: 10 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: Los Angeles, California
Venue: Crypto.com Arena
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Kings’ 2025-26 Stats

Blue Jackets’ 2025-26 Stats

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Kings vs. Blue Jackets Top Players

Kings

Adrian Kempe is one of Los Angeles’ top contributors this season with 30 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 13%.
Kevin Fiala has 12 goals and 11 assists for Los Angeles to compile 23 total points (0.7 per game).
Through 33 games, Quinton Byfield has proven himself as a contributor for Los Angeles. He has 19 points (four goals and 15 assists).
As Los Angeles’ top goalie, Darcy Kuemper has recorded 10 wins and 6 losses this season while giving up 49 goals with 539 saves.
Blue Jackets

Zachary Werenski’s 14 goals and 26 assists in 35 games for Columbus add up to 40 total points on the season.
Kirill Marchenko is a top offensive contributor for Columbus with 26 total points this season. He has scored 10 goals and added 16 assists in 31 games.
Dmitri Voronkov’s 13 goals and 10 assists add up to 23 points this season.
Jet Greaves is 8-9-5 on the season, giving up 61 goals (2.8 goals against average) and amassing 571 saves with a .903 save percentage (27th in the league).
Kings vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report

Kings

Darcy Kuemper: Out (Upper Body)

Blue Jackets

Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip),

Brendan Gaunce: Out (Personal),

Miles Wood: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),

Mathieu Olivier: Out (Upper Body),

Zachary Werenski: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)

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