The NHL schedule on Monday features a matchup between the Los Angeles Kings (15-10-9) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (14-15-6), starting at 10 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Kings rank seventh in the Western Conference with 39 points and the Blue Jackets are 16th in the Eastern Conference with 34 points.
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Kings vs. Blue Jackets: Dec. 22 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 22, 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' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.56 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.5 | 2nd |
| Shots | 28 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 14.56% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.82% | 19th |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.89 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.51 | 32nd |
| Shots | 29.8 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 18.82% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.92% | 30th |
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Kings vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Kings
- A leading offensive player this season for Los Angeles, Adrian Kempe has put up 30 points.
- Kevin Fiala has 12 goals and 11 assists for Los Angeles to compile 23 total points (0.7 per game).
- Quinton Byfield has contributed 19 points for Los Angeles in 33 games this season, netting a goal on 5.6% of his shots and recording four goals and 15 assists.
- Darcy Kuemper (10-6-6) has a 2.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .917 for Los Angeles.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski's 14 goals and 26 assists in 35 games for Columbus add up to 40 total points on the season.
- Kirill Marchenko is a key piece of the offense for Columbus with 26 total points this season. He has scored 10 goals and added 16 assists in 31 games.
- Columbus' Dmitri Voronkov is among the leading scorers on the team with 23 total points (13 goals and 10 assists).
- Jet Greaves is 8-9-5 this season, collecting 571 saves and allowing 61 goals (2.8 goals against average) with a .903 save percentage (27th in the league).
Kings vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Kings
Darcy Kuemper: Out (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Brendan Gaunce: Out (Personal),
Miles Wood: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Zachary Werenski: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip),
Mathieu Olivier: Out (Upper Body)
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Stars | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/17/2025 | Panthers | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Lightning | W 2-1 | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | Ducks | W 4-3 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Wild | L 5-2 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Ducks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Devils | - | Home |