The Los Angeles Kings (10-6-3) take on the Buffalo Sabres (8-9-1) during Wednesday's NHL schedule, starting at 10:30 PM ET at Crypto.com Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Kings are fourth in the Western Conference (23 points), and the Sabres are 13th in the Eastern Conference (17 points).
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Kings vs. Sabres: Nov. 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
- Time: 10:30 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)
Kings' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.21 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.84 | 11th |
| Shots | 29.4 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.1 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 15.52% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.3% | 14th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.39 | 23rd |
| Shots | 27.7 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 17.86% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.05% | 23rd |
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Kings vs. Sabres Top Players
Kings
- Anze Kopitar has been important to Los Angeles' offense this season, recording 21 points in 19 games.
- With nine goals and nine assists, Adrian Kempe is one of the top offensive options for Los Angeles with his 18 points (0.9 per game).
- Alex Laferriere has contributed 15 points for Los Angeles in 19 games this season, scoring on 19.6% of his shots and putting up nine goals and six assists.
- In 10 games played this season, Darcy Kuemper (4-2-3) has given up 26 goals.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has totaled 11 goals and seven assists in 16 games for Buffalo, good for 18 points.
- Alex Tuch has racked up 17 points this season, with five goals and 12 assists.
- Rasmus Dahlin's five goals and 11 assists add up to 16 points this season.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 6-4-1 this season, amassing 308 saves and giving up 33 goals (2.8 goals against average) with a .903 save percentage (30th in the league).
Kings vs. Sabres Injury Report
Kings
Drew Doughty: Out (Ankle),
Darcy Kuemper: Out (Undisclosed),
Arthur Kaliyev: Out (Collarbone),
Caleb Jones: Out (Upper Body)
Sabres
Mattias Samuelsson: Out (Lower Body),
Jordan Greenway: Out (Undisclosed),
Tage Thompson: Questionable (Lower Body),
Alex Tuch: Questionable (Undisclosed)
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2024 | Flames | L 3-1 | Away |
| 11/13/2024 | Avalanche | L 4-2 | Away |
| 11/16/2024 | Red Wings | W 4-1 | Home |
| 11/20/2024 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 11/23/2024 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 11/25/2024 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 11/27/2024 | Jets | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2024 | Canadiens | L 7-5 | Home |
| 11/14/2024 | Blues | W 4-3 | Home |
| 11/16/2024 | Flyers | L 5-2 | Away |
| 11/20/2024 | Kings | - | Away |
| 11/22/2024 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 11/23/2024 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 11/27/2024 | Wild | - | Home |