The Los Angeles Kings (8-4-3) take the ice against the Columbus Blue Jackets (5-5-2) in NHL play on Saturday, starting at 9:00 PM ET at Crypto.com Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Kings rank fourth in the Western Conference with 19 points and the Blue Jackets are 13th in the Eastern Conference with 12 points.
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Kings vs. Blue Jackets: Nov. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Venue: Crypto.com 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 | 3.27 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.93 | 9th |
| Shots | 30 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.3 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 15.69% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.31% | 17th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.33 | 25th |
| Shots | 30.7 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 15.63% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.35% | 13th |
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Kings vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Kings
- Anze Kopitar has been imperative to Los Angeles' offense this season, registering 15 points in 15 games.
- Having scored eight goals and adding six assists, Alex Laferriere is excelling for Los Angeles through 15 games.
- On 42 shots (for five goals) and seven assists, Adrian Kempe has recorded 12 points this season.
- In eight games played this season, Darcy Kuemper (4-1-3) has allowed 22 goals.
Blue Jackets
- Kirill Marchenko's five goals and eight assists in 12 games for Columbus add up to 13 total points on the season.
- Sean Monahan is one of the impact players on offense for Columbus with 11 total points (0.9 per game), with six goals and five assists in 12 games.
- Zachary Werenski is a top player on offense for Columbus with three goals and six assists.
- Daniil Tarasov is 3-2-1 in six games this season, conceding 24 goals (4.0 goals against average) with 148 saves and an .860 save percentage (61st in the league).
Kings vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Kings
Drew Doughty: Out (Ankle),
Arthur Kaliyev: Out (Clavicle),
Mikey Anderson: Questionable (Upper Body),
Alex Turcotte: Out (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Gavin Brindley: Out (Finger),
Kent Johnson: Out (Upper Body),
Jordan Dumais: Out (Lower Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder)
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2024 | Predators | W 3-0 | Away |
| 11/5/2024 | Wild | W 5-1 | Away |
| 11/7/2024 | Canucks | L 4-2 | Home |
| 11/9/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 11/11/2024 | Flames | - | Away |
| 11/13/2024 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 11/16/2024 | Red Wings | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/2024 | Jets | L 6-2 | Home |
| 11/2/2024 | Capitals | L 7-2 | Away |
| 11/5/2024 | Sharks | L 2-1 | Away |
| 11/9/2024 | Kings | - | Away |
| 11/10/2024 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 11/12/2024 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 11/15/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |