The NHL slate on Thursday features a showdown between the Los Angeles Kings (12-7-7) and the Chicago Blackhawks (11-9-6), starting at 10 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Kings are sixth in the Western Conference (31 points), and the Blackhawks are 10th in the Western Conference (28 points).
How to watch Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles KingsChicago vs. Los Angeles odds
Injury reportsKings
Warren Foegele: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Blackhawks
Nick Foligno: Out (Hand),
Shea Michael Weber: Out For Season (Ankle)
Stats to know
In 26 games played, Adrian Kempe has totaled 23 points (nine goals and 14 assists).
Darcy Kuemper has conceded 43 goals (2.4 goals-against average) and racked up 422 saves with a .908 save percentage (20th in the league).
Connor Bedard has collected37 points this season (1.4 per game), with 17 goals and 20 assists in 26 games (playing 21:24 per game).
Spencer Knight has given up 46 goals (2.5 goals-against average) and collected 509 saves with a .917 save percentage (10th-best in the league).
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Dec 5, 2025
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