Thursday's NHL action will see the Los Angeles Kings (12-7-7) hit the ice against the Chicago Blackhawks (11-9-6), starting at 10 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Kings rank sixth and the Blackhawks 10th in the Western Conference.
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Kings vs. Blackhawks: Dec. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 4, 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+
Kings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.62 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.62 | 6th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 26 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 13.75% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.49% | 20th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.19 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.88 | 13th |
| Shots | 25.3 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 22.78% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.44% | 5th |
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Kings vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Kings
- Adrian Kempe is one of Los Angeles' top contributors this season with 23 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 10.7%.
- With four goals and 15 assists, Quinton Byfield is one of the most important offensive options for Los Angeles with his 19 points (0.7 per game).
- Los Angeles' scoring effort is aided by Kevin Fiala's 19 points. He's contributed eight assists.
- As Los Angeles' top goalie, Darcy Kuemper has recorded 8 wins and 5 losses this season while allowing 43 goals with 422 saves.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has totaled 37 points (1.4 per game) for Chicago, with 17 goals and 20 assists in 26 games (playing 21:24 per game).
- Tyler Bertuzzi has collected 23 points this season, with 14 goals and nine assists.
- Chicago's Andre Burakovsky is among the leaders on the team with 18 total points (seven goals and 11 assists).
- Spencer Knight has an 8-5-5 record this season, with a .917 save percentage (10th-best in the league). He has 509 saves, and has allowed 46 goals (2.5 goals against average).
Kings vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Kings
Drew Doughty: Out (Lower Body),
Warren Foegele: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Blackhawks
Nick Foligno: Out (Hand),
Shea Michael Weber: Out For Season (Ankle)
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Ducks | L 5-4 | Away |
| 11/29/2025 | Canucks | W 2-1 | Home |
| 12/2/2025 | Capitals | L 3-1 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/8/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 12/10/2025 | Kraken | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Predators | L 4-3 | Home |
| 11/30/2025 | Ducks | W 5-3 | Home |
| 12/2/2025 | Golden Knights | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 12/10/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |