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The New York Rangers (15-12-1) hit the ice against the Los Angeles Kings (17-9-3) in NHL play on Saturday, starting at 1:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden and broadcast on ESPN+. The Rangers sit in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. The Kings are fourth in the Western Conference.
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Rangers vs. Kings: Dec. 14 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: New York City, New York
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Rangers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.18 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.96 | 13th |
| Shots | 30.5 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.8 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 22.67% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 86.21% | 2nd |
Kings' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.55 | 1st |
| Shots | 27.5 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.2 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 16.46% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.65% | 13th |
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Rangers vs. Kings Top Players
Rangers
- One of New York's top offensive options this season is Artemi Panarin, who has recorded 34 points in 28 games.
- Adam Fox has one goal and 24 assists for New York to compile 25 total points (0.9 per game).
- Through 28 games, Will Cuylle has proven himself as an important offensive option for New York. He has 22 points (10 goals and 12 assists).
- In the 21 games Igor Shesterkin has played this season, his save percentage is .911, 14th in the league.
Kings
- Anze Kopitar has collected eight goals and 24 assists in 29 games for Los Angeles, good for 32 points.
- Adrian Kempe is one of the top contributors for Los Angeles with 28 total points (one per game), with 14 goals and 14 assists in 29 games.
- Los Angeles' Alex Laferriere is among the leaders on the team with 22 total points (12 goals and 10 assists).
- David Rittich is 10-7-0 on the season, allowing 39 goals (2.5 goals against average) and compiling 318 saves with an .891 save percentage (46th in the league).
Rangers vs. Kings Injury Report
Rangers
Urho Vaakanainen: Out (Upper Body),
K'Andre Miller: Out (Upper Body)
Kings
Drew Doughty: Out (Ankle),
Trevor Lewis: Out (Lower Body)
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Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2024 | Kraken | L 7-5 | Home |
| 12/9/2024 | Blackhawks | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/11/2024 | Sabres | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Kings | - | Home |
| 12/15/2024 | Blues | - | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Predators | - | Away |
| 12/20/2024 | Stars | - | Away |
Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2024 | Wild | W 4-1 | Home |
| 12/10/2024 | Islanders | W 3-1 | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Devils | L 3-1 | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Predators | - | Away |