The Los Angeles Kings (16-14-9) and the Minnesota Wild (25-10-7) take the ice in Los Angeles, California on January 3, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings are ninth and the Wild third in the Western Conference.
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Kings vs. Wild: Jan. 3 Viewing Options
Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
Time: 9 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
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Kings vs. Wild Top Players
Kings
Adrian Kempe is one of Los Angeles’ leading contributors this season with 32 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 11.7%.
Kevin Fiala is another of Los Angeles’ top contributors currently with 27 total points (14 goals and 13 assists) to his name.
On 83 shots (for five goals) and 16 assists, Quinton Byfield has created 21 points this season.
In 24 games played this season, Darcy Kuemper (10-7-6) has allowed 53 goals.
Wild
Kirill Kaprizov has collected 24 goals and 24 assists in 42 games for Minnesota, good for 48 points.
Matthew Boldy is one of the impact players on offense for Minnesota with 47 total points (1.1 per game), with 25 goals and 22 assists in 42 games.
Quinn Hughes has earned three goals on the season, adding 31 assists.
Filip Gustavsson has a 14-8-4 record this season, with a .912 save percentage (13th in the league). He has 665 saves, and has conceded 64 goals (2.4 goals against average).
Kings vs. Wild Injury Report
Kings
Trevor Moore: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Wild
Daemon Hunt: Out (Undisclosed)
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