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Minnesota Wild vs. Los Angeles Kings: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 7, 2024

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Dec 7, 2024 8:38 PM
The Minnesota Wild, riding a five-game winning streak, travel to the Crypto.com Arena to face off against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 8:00 PM. The Wild's impressive 18-4-4 record, including an 11-1-3 mark on the road, will be put to the test against the Kings, who hold a 15-8-3 record and are 9-2-1 at home. The Kings currently lead the regular season series 1-0, setting the stage for a thrilling matchup in this NHL showdown.
Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings

Current Odds

MIN
LA
Over
4.5
+118
Under
4.0
+110
MIN
+1.5
+180
LA
-2.5
+105
MIN
ML
+900
LA
ML
-1114

Wild vs Kings statistics

Stat Wild Kings
Goals For per Game 3.27 3.04
Goals Against per Game 2.27 2.65
Shots per Game 29.0 27.8
Shots Against per Game 28.9 24.3
Power Play Goals 14 12
Power Play Goals Against 16 18
Short Handed Goals 2 2
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 174 242
Power Play Percentage 20.0 16.0
Penalty Kill Percentage 74.2 79.3

Los Angeles Kings recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/4/24 vs Dallas Stars W 3-2
11/30/24 vs Ottawa Senators W 5-2
11/29/24 @ Anaheim Ducks W 2-1
11/27/24 vs Winnipeg Jets W 4-1
11/25/24 @ San Jose Sharks L 7-2

Minnesota Wild recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/6/24 @ Anaheim Ducks W 5-1
12/3/24 vs Vancouver Canucks W 3-2 OT
11/30/24 vs Nashville Predators W 3-2 OT
11/29/24 vs Chicago Blackhawks W 3-2
11/27/24 @ Buffalo Sabres W 1-0

Los Angeles Kings injuries

  • Akil Thomas (C): Injured Reserve
  • Trevor Lewis (C): Injured Reserve
  • Drew Doughty (D): Injured Reserve
  • Trevor Moore (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Alex Turcotte (C): Injured Reserve

Minnesota Wild injuries

  • Joel Eriksson Ek (C): Injured Reserve
  • Jonas Brodin (D): Injured Reserve
  • Jakub Lauko (C): Injured Reserve
  • Mats Zuccarello (RW): Injured Reserve
  • Marat Khusnutdinov (C): Day-To-Day

Wild vs Kings game info

Type Info
Venue crypto.com Arena
Location Los Angeles, CA
Puck drop Sat 8:00 PM

Wild vs Kings predictions

When you look at the Minnesota Wild's recent form, one name that keeps popping up is Kirill Kaprizov. Even with a day-to-day injury label, Kaprizov has been nothing short of spectacular this season for the Wild, leading his team with both 17 goals and 25 assists. If he’s healthy enough to play, it’s a good bet he’ll continue to be a key player on the ice. His ability to find the back of the net and set up his teammates makes Minnesota a formidable opponent, so keep an eye on him if he hits the ice against the Kings.

Shifting focus over to the Los Angeles Kings, Adrian Kempe and Anze Kopitar are two players who could really impact the game. Kempe’s 12 goals make him the team’s top goal scorer and a major threat that the Wild need to contain. Meanwhile, Kopitar’s playmaking abilities are evident with his 22 assists, adding a dynamic layer to the Kings' offensive strategy. Their individual performances can potentially sway the game, especially in clutch moments where key plays can be game-changers.

Given the momentum of the Minnesota Wild on their 5-game win streak and their solid away record, they seem slightly favored to edge out the Kings in what promises to be an exciting matchup. However, it's worth considering the strong home record of the Kings, making this game a potentially tight contest. If Kaprizov plays and performs to his usual standards, the Minnesota Wild might just have enough to extend their streak. Yet, this is the NHL, and as any hockey fan knows, anything can happen on game day. What’s your take on the outcome?

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