The Kings are eyeing a perfect 3-0 season series against the NHL's top team as they welcome the Winnipeg Jets to Crypto.com Arena for their final matchup of the regular season.
This Western Conference showdown pits two defensive powerhouses against each other, with Darcy Kuemper (who hasn't allowed more than two goals in his last ten starts) likely facing off against Connor Hellebuyck (sporting a stellar 2.01 GAA) in what promises to be a low-scoring affair.
The battle between defensive discipline and Winnipeg's potent offense (3.45 goals per game) will determine if the Los Angeles Kings can maintain their dominance over the Winnipeg Jets on home ice.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Winnipeg Jets prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Los Angeles Kings vs Winnipeg Jets matchup, our predictive model gives the Kings a 62% chance of defeating the Jets.
Pre-game probabilities
Los Angeles Kings
Moneyline
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62%
38%
Winnipeg Jets
Los Angeles Kings: 62% win probability
- Strong defensive play (Only 186 goals against, 5th best in Western Conference)
- Home ice advantage (Teams typically perform better at home)
- Recent positive momentum (Recent form of WLLWW shows they've won 3 of their last 5 games)
Winnipeg Jets: 38% win probability
- Road game disadvantage (Teams typically face more challenges when playing away)
- Potential fatigue (Jets have played 74 games so far this season)
- Recent inconsistency (Recent form of WWWLW shows some vulnerability despite their overall strong record)
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Los Angeles Kings vs. Winnipeg Jets preview
The Kings are gunning for a season sweep as they host the red-hot Jets at Crypto.com Arena in what's shaping up to be a classic defense-first showdown between Western Conference heavyweights.
Los Angeles has had Winnipeg's number this season, grinding out victories in both previous matchups despite the Jets boasting the NHL's best overall record.
The goaltending battle should be spectacular with Darcy Kuemper likely getting the nod for LA after his ridiculous March run (1.45 GAA, .935 save percentage), while Connor Hellebuyck continues his Vezina-worthy season with a sparkling 2.01 GAA for Winnipeg.
Despite missing key contributors Gabriel Vilardi and Neal Pionk, the Jets' offense has been clicking lately, having won three straight including an impressive 3-1 victory over Vancouver where they overcame an early deficit.
The Kings, fresh off an 8-1 dismantling of San Jose that snapped a brief two-game skid, will lean on Anze Kopitar's playmaking and the hot stick of Adrian Kempe to penetrate the league's stingiest defense.
Both clubs excel at keeping pucks out of their net – Winnipeg allows a league-best 2.32 goals per game while LA sits right behind at 2.51 – which suggests another tight-checking affair similar to their previous 2-1 encounter.
The special teams battle presents a fascinating contrast: Winnipeg's power play ranks second in the NHL at a blistering 29.5% efficiency while the Kings' man-advantage has struggled at just 16.7%, sitting 28th league-wide.
Given the defensive prowess on display and the recent history between these teams, don't be shocked if this one comes down to a single bounce or a moment of brilliance from one of the elite talents on the ice.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Winnipeg Jets form
Los Angeles Kings vs. Winnipeg Jets head to head
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33%
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1 : 2
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4 : 1
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