The surging Los Angeles Kings bring their red-hot defense to Chicago's United Center, where they'll face a Blackhawks squad that has surprisingly had their number this season despite struggling mightily in their rebuild year.
While the Kings have been nearly impenetrable lately, allowing just nine goals in their last five games behind Darcy Kuemper's stellar netminding, Connor Bedard and the young Blackhawks have shown they can crack this defensive code, having already notched nine goals against LA in their two previous matchups.
The Chicago Blackhawks (20-39-7-2) aim to maintain their perfect season series record against the Los Angeles Kings (36-21-6-3) in what's shaping up to be a classic clash between a defensive powerhouse and a team that, despite its struggles, seems to have found their kryptonite.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles Kings prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Chicago Blackhawks vs Los Angeles Kings matchup, our predictive model gives the Kings a 61.67% chance of defeating the Hawks.
Pre-game probabilities
Los Angeles Kings
Moneyline
Win %
61.67%
38.33%
Chicago Blackhawks
Los Angeles Kings: 61.67% win probability
- Superior defensive efficiency (172 goals against, 4th best in Western Conference)
- Strong recent momentum (LWWWW in last 5 games)
- Better points-per-game ratio (1.23 vs Hawks' 0.72)
Chicago Blackhawks: 38.33% win probability
- League-worst goal differential (-59, allowing 243 goals while scoring 184)
- Poor recent form (LLLLL in last 5 games)
- Lowest points total in Western Conference (49 points in 68 games)
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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles Kings preview
The Kings roll into Chicago's United Center looking to bounce back from their recent stumble against the Wild, while the struggling Blackhawks hope to snap their five-game losing skid.
Los Angeles has been a defensive powerhouse lately, with Darcy Kuemper's stellar 2.16 GAA leading their stingy blue line that's allowed just nine goals in their last five outings.
Chicago's rookie sensation Connor Bedard has hit a rough patch this month with only four points, but he'll be eager to make his mark against a Kings team he's yet to score against this season.
The Kings' veteran center Anze Kopitar continues to prove age is just a number, contributing four points in his last five games while anchoring one of the league's most disciplined defensive units.
Keep an eye on Blackhawks' Ryan Donato, who's been a bright spot in Chicago's challenging season with 11 points this month alone.
The Hawks have surprisingly had LA's number this year, leading the season series 2-0 and managing to put up nine goals across those two meetings.
Young defenseman Brandt Clarke has been a revelation for the Kings, logging solid minutes and showing offensive flair with 28 points in his rookie campaign.
With the Kings just five points out of first place in their division and Chicago looking to play spoiler, this matchup could be more competitive than the standings suggest.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles Kings form
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles Kings head to head
Chicago Blackhawks
33%
Los Angeles Kings
67%
Mar 4, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks
5 : 1
Los Angeles Kings
Nov 2, 2024
Los Angeles Kings
3 : 4
Chicago Blackhawks
Apr 19, 2024
Los Angeles Kings
5 : 4
Chicago Blackhawks
Mar 20, 2024
Los Angeles Kings
6 : 2
Chicago Blackhawks
Mar 16, 2024
Chicago Blackhawks
0 : 5
Los Angeles Kings
Jan 23, 2023
Chicago Blackhawks
1 : 2
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