The NHL slate on Saturday includes a showdown between the Los Angeles Kings (25-12-5) and the Seattle Kraken (19-24-3), starting at 10:00 PM ET at Climate Pledge Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Kings rank sixth while the Kraken are 13th in the Western Conference.
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Kings vs. Kraken: Jan. 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Kings' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.38 | 1st |
| Shots | 27.1 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.8 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 15.38% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.81% | 6th |
Kraken's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.87 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.17 | 22nd |
| Shots | 26.6 | 28th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 18.6% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.14% | 23rd |
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Kings vs. Kraken Top Players
Kings
- A leading offensive player this season for Los Angeles, Adrian Kempe has recorded 41 points.
- Anze Kopitar has 41 points (12 goals, 29 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Los Angeles' scoring effort is aided by Alex Laferriere's 41 points. He's contributed 13 assists.
- In the 22 games Darcy Kuemper has played this season, his save percentage is .924, the fifth-best in the league.
Kraken
- Jared McCann's 33 points make him an important offensive option for Seattle. He has put up 13 goals and 20 assists in 46 games.
- Chandler Stephenson has helped lead the offense for Seattle this season with six goals and 24 assists.
- Jaden Schwartz has scored 13 goals on the season, chipping in 17 assists.
- Joey Daccord has a .915 save percentage (10th-best in the league), with 710 total saves, giving up 66 goals (2.4 goals against average). He has compiled a 14-10-2 record this season.
Kings vs. Kraken Injury Report
Kings
Drew Doughty: Out (Ankle),
Alex Laferriere: Questionable (Upper Body)
Kraken
Yanni Gourde: Out (Lower Body),
Jordan Eberle: Out (Pelvis),
Brandon Tanev: Questionable (Illness)
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2025 | Flames | L 2-1 | Away |
| 1/13/2025 | Oilers | L 1-0 | Away |
| 1/16/2025 | Canucks | W 5-1 | Away |
| 1/18/2025 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 1/20/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 1/22/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 1/25/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/2025 | Red Wings | L 6-2 | Away |
| 1/14/2025 | Penguins | W 4-2 | Away |
| 1/16/2025 | Jets | L 2-1 | Away |
| 1/18/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
| 1/20/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 1/23/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 1/25/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |