The Los Angeles Kings (25-14-5) are set to face off against the Florida Panthers (27-17-3) in a highly anticipated cross-conference matchup at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night.
The Kings enter the contest looking to snap a concerning trend, having won just one of their last five games, while the Panthers arrive fresh off an impressive 3-0 victory against the Anaheim Ducks.
Darcy Kuemper has been exceptional for Los Angeles this month, posting a remarkable 1.18 GAA and .956 save percentage across six starts, while Florida's Spencer Knight has shown significant improvement with just three goals allowed in his last four appearances.
The matchup presents an intriguing clash of styles, with Los Angeles ranking third in the league in goals against (2.48) while Florida brings their potent offense averaging 3.17 goals per game.
This marks the first meeting between these teams this season, following a split of their two-game series last year where each squad defended their home ice successfully.
With both teams featuring strong goaltending and the Kings desperate to reverse their recent slide, hockey fans can expect an intense battle between two clubs with championship aspirations.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Florida Panthers: who will win?
For tonight's Los Angeles Kings vs Florida Panthers matchup, our predictive model gives the Kings a 64.33% chance of defeating the Panthers.
Pre-game probabilities
Los Angeles Kings
Moneyline
Win %
64%
36%
Florida Panthers
Los Angeles Kings: 64.33% win probability
- Elite defensive efficiency (110 goals against in 44 games, 2.5 GA/game)
- Strong goal differential (+19, ranking among top teams in Pacific)
- Efficient scoring rate (129 goals in 44 games, 2.93 goals per game)
Florida Panthers: 35.67% win probability
- Poor defensive record (144 goals against in 48 games)
- Inconsistent recent form (WWLWL in last 5 games)
- Road performance concerns (17 losses already this season)
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Los Angeles Kings vs. Florida Panthers form
Los Angeles Kings vs. Florida Panthers head to head
Los Angeles Kings
67%
Florida Panthers
33%
Oct 5, 2024
Los Angeles Kings
2 : 4
Florida Panthers
Jan 12, 2024
Florida Panthers
3 : 2
Los Angeles Kings
Nov 17, 2023
Los Angeles Kings
2 : 1
Florida Panthers
Jan 28, 2023
Florida Panthers
3 : 4
Los Angeles Kings
Nov 6, 2022
Los Angeles Kings
5 : 4
Florida Panthers
Mar 14, 2022
Los Angeles Kings
3 : 2
Florida Panthers
