The NHL schedule on Thursday features a game between the New Jersey Devils (18-10-3) and the Los Angeles Kings (17-8-3), starting at 7:00 PM ET at Prudential Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Devils are second in the Eastern Conference and the Kings rank fourth in the Western Conference.
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Devils vs. Kings: Dec. 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Newark, New Jersey
- Venue: Prudential Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Devils' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.32 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.71 | 6th |
| Shots | 30.5 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.6 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 31.25% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.11% | 11th |
Kings' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.07 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.54 | 3rd |
| Shots | 28 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 24.1 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 16.67% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.43% | 14th |
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Devils vs. Kings Top Players
Devils
- With 13 goals and 25 assists this season, Jesper Bratt is one of New Jersey's top contributors (38 points).
- Jack Hughes is another of New Jersey's important contributors currently with 35 total points (11 goals and 24 assists) to his name.
- Through 31 games, Nico Hischier has proven himself as a scoring option for New Jersey. He has 27 points (15 goals and 12 assists).
- In the 21 games Jacob Markstrom has played this season, his save percentage is .906, 28th in the league.
Kings
- Anze Kopitar's eight goals and 24 assists in 28 games for Los Angeles add up to 32 total points on the season.
- Adrian Kempe is one of the impact players on offense for Los Angeles with 28 total points (one per game), with 14 goals and 14 assists in 28 games.
- Alex Laferriere has 21 points so far, including 12 goals and nine assists.
- David Rittich has a 10-6-0 record this season, with an .891 save percentage (47th in the league). He has 295 saves, and has allowed 36 goals (2.4 goals against average).
Devils vs. Kings Injury Report
Devils
Jake Allen: Questionable (Upper Body),
Santeri Hatakka: Out (Shoulder),
Curtis Lazar: Out (Knee)
Kings
Drew Doughty: Out (Ankle),
Trevor Lewis: Out (Lower Body)
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Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2024 | Kraken | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/8/2024 | Avalanche | L 4-0 | Home |
| 12/10/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/12/2024 | Kings | - | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/17/2024 | Blues | - | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2024 | Stars | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/7/2024 | Wild | W 4-1 | Home |
| 12/10/2024 | Islanders | W 3-1 | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Devils | - | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Flyers | - | Away |