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The Edmonton Oilers (21-11-2) take on the Los Angeles Kings (19-10-5) in NHL play on Saturday, starting at 4:00 PM ET at Crypto.com Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Oilers rank fourth with 44 points and the Kings are sixth with 43 points in the Western Conference.
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Oilers vs. Kings: Dec. 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
- Time: 4:00 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)
Oilers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.26 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.79 | 9th |
| Shots | 32.3 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 21.59% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.68% | 25th |
Kings' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.06 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.56 | 3rd |
| Shots | 27.6 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 24.6 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 15.91% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.73% | 11th |
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Oilers vs. Kings Top Players
Oilers
- Leon Draisaitl is one of Edmonton's leading contributors this season with 52 points. He has averaged 0.7 goals per game, shooting 23.1%.
- With 15 goals and 34 assists, Connor McDavid is one of the top contributors for Edmonton with his 49 points (1.4 per game).
- With 25 points through 34 games (six goals and 19 assists), Evan Bouchard has been an important part of Edmonton's offensive efforts this season.
- As Edmonton's top goalie, Stuart Skinner has recorded 13 wins and 8 losses this season while allowing 64 goals with 546 saves.
Kings
- Anze Kopitar has racked up 37 points (1.1 per game) for Los Angeles, with 10 goals and 27 assists in 34 games (playing 19:13 per game).
- Adrian Kempe has helped lead the offense for Los Angeles this season with 16 goals and 16 assists.
- Los Angeles' Alex Laferriere is among the leading scorers on the team with 25 total points (13 goals and 12 assists).
- David Rittich is 10-8-0 this season, compiling 336 saves and allowing 41 goals (2.5 goals against average) with an .891 save percentage (47th in the league).
Oilers vs. Kings Injury Report
Oilers
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Questionable (Illness),
Evander Kane: Out (Abdomen),
Alec Regula: Out (Knee)
Kings
Trevor Moore: Questionable (Upper Body),
Drew Doughty: Out (Ankle),
Trevor Lewis: Out (Lower Body)
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Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2024 | Bruins | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Sharks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/22/2024 | Senators | W 3-1 | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Home |
| 1/3/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2024 | Flyers | W 7-3 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Predators | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/22/2024 | Capitals | L 3-1 | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 1/1/2025 | Devils | - | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |