The Columbus Blue Jackets (14-15-6) take a four-game road losing streak into a matchup against the Los Angeles Kings (15-10-9) on Monday, Dec. 22 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which squad we project to pick up the victory in Monday's game.
The Blue Jackets have gone 3-6-1 in the last 10 games, totaling 31 total goals (seven power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 25.9%). They have allowed 37 goals to their opponents.
Kings vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Monday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final tally of Kings 4, Blue Jackets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-191)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kings (-1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings are 5-9-14 in overtime matchups on their way to a 15-10-9 overall record.
- In the 17 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-4-4 record (good for 22 points).
- Looking at the nine times this season the Kings ended a game with only one goal, they have a 1-6-2 record, good for four points.
- Los Angeles has scored a pair of goals in nine games this season (4-4-1 record, nine points).
- The Kings have scored at least three goals in 16 games (10-0-6, 26 points).
- In the 15 games when Los Angeles has scored a single power-play goal, it went 7-5-3 to record 17 points.
- In the 21 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 8-8-5 (21 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents 12 times, and went 7-1-4 (18 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have posted a record of 7-6-13 in overtime games on their way to an overall mark of 14-15-6.
- Columbus has earned 17 points (6-6-5) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blue Jackets registered only one goal in nine games and have gone 1-6-2 (four points).
- Columbus failed to win all five games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals 20 times, earning 30 points from those matchups (13-3-4).
- Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in 12 games this season and has recorded 15 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 7-8-3 (17 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Blue Jackets went 7-7-3 in those matchups (17 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th | 2.56 | Goals Scored | 2.89 | 21st |
| 2nd | 2.5 | Goals Allowed | 3.51 | 32nd |
| 17th | 28 | Shots | 29.8 | 5th |
| 9th | 26.9 | Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 30th |
| 30th | 14.56% | Power Play % | 18.82% | 18th |
| 20th | 79.82% | Penalty Kill % | 72.92% | 30th |
Kings vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
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