On Sunday, the Los Angeles Kings visit the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center, on ESPN+, with the opening faceoff at 7:00 PM ET. Los Angeles plays the second half of a back-to-back after facing Nashville on Saturday. The Kings enter at 3–3–2 (3–1–1 away), while the Blackhawks are 4–2–2 (2–1–1 home). Make a save on a breakaway and win with NHL picks.
Los Angeles Kings Preview
Los Angeles is averaging 2.63 goals per game while allowing 3.25. The power play is at 27.3%, but the penalty kill has struggled at 68.6%. The Kings are about even in shots, taking 28.8 per game and allowing 28.3, but most convert better as LA is not scoring enough through eight games.
Adrian Kempe has been their most reliable scorer with 11 points, including four goals and seven assists. Kevin Fiala has seven points, and Quinton Byfield has added eight. With Anze Kopitar out, Phillip Danault’s line has had more pressure to control the offense and fall back to play defense. The Kings have won two straight but need more scoring and fewer penalties to keep the momentum going.
Chicago Blackhawks Preview
Chicago is scoring 3.13 goals per game and allowing 2.38. The power play has connected on 18.5% of chances, and the penalty kill has been solid at 83.8%. The Blackhawks have been outshot on average, but continue to limit open shots on goal.
Frank Nazar leads Chicago with nine points, while Ryan Donato has five goals. Teuvo Teravainen has seven assists, and Connor Bedard has added seven points in his first eight games. The Blackhawks have won four of their last five and have allowed just four goals total in the last three outings.
Goaltending Matchup
Los Angeles: Darcy Kuemper (2–2–1, 2.59 GAA, .896 SV%)
Chicago: Spencer Knight (3–2–1, 1.97 GAA, .937 SV%)
Kuemper has been steady but hasn’t had much goal support. Knight has been excellent early in the season, keeping his save percentage above .930 while allowing fewer than two goals per game.
Los Angeles Kings at Chicago Blackhawks Prediction
The Kings have been competitive but inconsistent. Chicago’s goaltending and home record give it an advantage on Sunday, especially with Los Angeles coming off a road game the night before. Expect another close one, but the Blackhawks will win. Final Score Prediction: Chicago Blackhawks win 3–2.
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