Thursday's NHL play will see the Los Angeles Kings (1-2-1) square off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (2-2), starting at 10 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena and broadcast on ESPN+.
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Kings vs. Penguins: Oct. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Time: 10 p.m. 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 | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.04 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.48 | 2nd |
| Shots | 28 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.5 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 17.87% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.43% | 8th |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.95 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.5 | 29th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 25.79% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.78% | 18th |
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Kings vs. Penguins Top Players
Kings
- Adrian Kempe was critical to Los Angeles' offense last season, racking up 73 points in 81 games.
- Having scored 21 goals and adding 46 assists a year ago, Anze Kopitar was an important piece of the offense for Los Angeles over the course 81 games.
- Los Angeles' scoring effort last season was aided by Kevin Fiala's 67 points, including 25 assists.
- In 50 games played last season, Darcy Kuemper (31-11-7) yielded 100 goals.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby collected 33 goals and 58 assists in 80 games for Pittsburgh last season, resulting in 91 points.
- Rickard Rakell helped lead the offense for Pittsburgh last season with 35 goals and 34 assists.
- Bryan Rust's 31 goals and 34 assists added up to 65 points.
- Tristan Jarry was 16-12-6 last season, giving up 105 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .893 save percentage (43rd in the league).
Kings vs. Penguins Injury Report
Kings
Corey Perry: Out (Knee),
Kyle Burroughs: Out (Upper Body)
Penguins
Jack St. Ivany: Out (Lower Body),
Joel Blomqvist: Out (Lower Body),
Kevin Hayes: Out (Upper Body),
Rutger McGroarty: Out (Upper Body),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl )
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2025 | Golden Knights | W 6-5 | Away |
| 10/11/2025 | Jets | L 3-2 | Away |
| 10/13/2025 | Wild | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/16/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Blues | - | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Islanders | W 4-3 | Home |
| 10/11/2025 | Rangers | L 6-1 | Home |
| 10/14/2025 | Ducks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/16/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 10/21/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 10/23/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |