The New York Rangers (21-23-6) face the Los Angeles Kings (19-16-13) in a cross-conference matchup on the second night of a back-to-back for the Rangers. New York is coming off a 5-3 loss to Anaheim, extending a skid where they’ve lost six of their last seven, while Los Angeles dropped four straight, including a 2-1 defeat to the Ducks. This game features star forwards and strong goaltending battles, but injuries to key players like Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin and Kings’ Anze Kopitar could lead to lower scoring. Expect a defensive focus influenced by fatigue and absences, potentially favoring the home team.
Game Details
Puckdroip is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT)
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TV Broadcast: ESPN+, MSG, FanDuel Sports Network West
How to Watch: NHL League Pass (streaming available)
Recent Team Forms
The Rangers are 2-3 in their last five, with overtime wins providing highlights but losses exposing defensive issues (allowing 4.8 GPG in skid). The Kings are 1-4 in their last five, but shutouts in wins show potential when healthy.
New York Rangers Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 19 | @ Anaheim Ducks | L | 3-5 |
| Jan 17 | vs. Carolina Hurricanes | L | 1-4 |
| Jan 15 | vs. Seattle Kraken | W (OT) | 3-2 |
| Jan 13 | @ Minnesota Wild | W | 5-2 |
| Jan 12 | @ Winnipeg Jets | L | 3-4 |
Los Angeles Kings Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 19 | vs. Anaheim Ducks | L | 1-2 |
| Jan 17 | vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | L | 1-4 |
| Jan 15 | vs. Utah Mammoth | L | 1-2 |
| Jan 13 | @ Anaheim Ducks | L | 1-3 |
| Jan 12 | @ Seattle Kraken | W | 3-1 |
Injury Report
Both teams are depleted, with the Rangers missing their top goalie and defenseman, and the Kings without their captain and key forwards. This could limit scoring and force reliance on depth.
New York Rangers: Igor Shesterkin (G) – Out (Lower Body; est. return Jan 26)
Adam Fox (D) – Out (Lower Body; est. return Jan 31)
Conor Sheary (LW) – Out (Lower Body; est. return Jan 26)
Adam Edstrom (C) – Out (Undisclosed; est. return Jan 31)
Carson Soucy (D) – Day-To-Day (Personal)
Los Angeles Kings: Anze Kopitar (C) – Out (Lower Body; est. return Jan 20)
Trevor Moore (F) – Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Corey Perry (RW) – Day-To-Day (Personal)
Key Player Matchups
This game highlights wing speed and defensive pairings. The Rangers’ perimeter game could test the Kings’ interior strength, but injuries force adjustments, potentially favoring Edmonton’s home ice with McDavid-like stars stepping up.
Artemi Panarin (Rangers) vs. Adrian Kempe (Kings): Panarin (high assists, 40% 3PT) is New York’s playmaker. Kempe (speedy scorer) counters with transition goals; expect a battle beyond the arc.
Chris Kreider (Rangers) vs. Quinton Byfield (Kings): Kreider (net-front power) thrives on tips. Byfield (young center, rebounding edge) adds physicality; paint presence key.
K’Andre Miller (Rangers) vs. Alex Laferriere (Kings): Miller fills in for Fox with shutdown play. Laferriere (emerging winger) exploits gaps; blue-line matchups critical without Hughes/Fox.
Bench Impact: Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck adds faceoffs. Kings’ Phillip Danault provides checking; depth tested with absences.
New York ranks 15th in offensive efficiency and 20th defensively; Los Angeles is 18th offensively but 12th at home in GAA
Series History
The Rangers lead the all-time series 71-56-20 in 147 regular-season games
New Jersey has won the last three, but the Kings are 5-4-1 in the last 10 overall
Nov 4, 2024: Rangers 3-0 vs. Kings
Oct 10, 2024: Rangers 3-1 @ Kings
Nov 21, 2023: Rangers 6-3 vs. Kings
Average margin in Rangers’ last three wins: +3.3 points
Betting Trends
Spread: Rangers cover 55% as road underdogs. Over/Under: 5.5 (-130 over, +110 under). Teams combine for 5.8 PPG; over hits 50% in series, but under in 4 of Rangers’ last 5 road games. Other Trends: Rangers lost 7 straight on B2B; Kings lost 5 straight as favorites after OT
Kings 12-20 as favorites; Rangers 7-6-6 in OT
Game Odds
New York Rangers 5.5
Los Angeles Kings – 192
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, January 19, 2026
