The Los Angeles Kings (15-11-9) square off against the Seattle Kraken (14-14-6) in NHL action on Tuesday, starting at 10 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Kings are seventh in the Western Conference (39 points), and the Kraken are 11th in the Western Conference (34 points).
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Kings vs. Kraken: Dec. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 23, 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 | 2.51 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.51 | 2nd |
| Shots | 27.9 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 13.89% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.51% | 20th |
Kraken's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.53 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 14th |
| Shots | 25.7 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 19.42% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 69.39% | 32nd |
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Kings vs. Kraken Top Players
Kings
- Adrian Kempe is one of Los Angeles' top contributors this season with 30 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 12.9%.
- Kevin Fiala is another of Los Angeles' major contributors currently with 23 total points (12 goals and 11 assists) to his name.
- Through 34 games, Quinton Byfield has proven himself as an important offensive option for Los Angeles. He has 19 points (four goals and 15 assists).
- Across 23 games played, Darcy Kuemper has a goaltending record of 10-6-6. During those games, he's allowed 49 goals while recording 539 saves.
Kraken
- Jordan Eberle's 22 points make him an important offensive option for Seattle. He has 12 goals and 10 assists in 34 games.
- Chandler Stephenson has totaled 21 total points (0.6 per game) this season. He has nine goals and 12 assists.
- Eeli Tolvanen has 20 points so far, including five goals and 15 assists.
- Joey Daccord is 9-9-4 in 22 games this season, conceding 60 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 536 saves and an .899 save percentage (31st in the league).
Kings vs. Kraken Injury Report
Kings
Darcy Kuemper: Out (Upper Body)
Kraken
Jared McCann: Out (Lower Body),
Berkly Catton: Out (Upper Body),
Matt Murray: Out (Lower Body),
Brandon Montour: Out (Hand),
Vince Dunn: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Jaden Schwartz: Out (Lower Body)
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Panthers | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Lightning | W 2-1 | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 3-1 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Flames | L 4-2 | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Sharks | W 4-2 | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Ducks | W 3-1 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Predators | - | Home |