Venue Location
Crypto.com Arena (capacity ~18,230 for hockey), downtown Los Angeles, California. Home of the Kings since 1999, this multi-purpose venue offers a vibrant atmosphere with strong fan support for Pacific Division rivalries. The ice is typically fast and favors skilled, puck-possession teams like Vegas. Expect a charged building as the Kings aim to snap a skid against their in-state rival, with good attendance for this late-night matchup.
Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT local)
- TV: TNT (national broadcast), truTV, HBO Max, Sportsnet (Canada), TVAS (French)
- Streaming: ESPN+ (out-of-market)
- Puck drop at 10:00 PM ET sharp; doors/gates open ~7:00–7:30 PM PT.
Injury Report
Vegas Golden Knights
- Alex Pietrangelo (D): Injured Reserve (hip) – long-term, out.
- Brandon Saad (LW): Injured Reserve (undisclosed) – out.
- Brayden McNabb (D): Injured Reserve / Out (upper body – left recent game).
- Colton Sissons (LW): Day-to-Day (upper body) – questionable.
- William Karlsson (C): Injured Reserve (lower body – left game) – out.
- Brett Howden (C): Injured Reserve (lower body) – out.
- Carter Hart (G): Injured Reserve (lower body) – out (goaltending depth hit).
- Notes: Significant absences on defense and forward depth; Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin game-time decisions (post-Olympic fatigue/travel); Vegas thin but stars like Stone/Eichel expected.
Los Angeles Kings
- Kevin Fiala (F): Out for season (leg).
- Mikey Anderson (D): Day-to-Day (upper body) – questionable.
- Alex Turcotte (F): Day-to-Day (upper body) – questionable.
- Andrei Kuzmenko (F): Day-to-Day (upper body) – questionable.
- Notes: Kings dealing with forward and defensive depth concerns but top lines (Kopitar/Kempe/Byfield) largely intact; goaltending stable.
Recent Team Forms
Golden Knights (strong; W2 streak entering game, ~3.0+ GF/g, ~2.9 GA/g)
- Last 5: W W L L L (mixed but recent wins vs. Kings on Feb 5 4-1). Solid post-break with depth scoring and goaltending despite injuries.
Kings (struggling; 3-game losing streak, ~2.8 GF/g, ~3.0 GA/g)
- Last 5: L L L W L. Defensive lapses and goaltending issues in skid; need rebound at home vs. rival.
Series History (2025-26 Season)
Vegas leads season series 2-1 (or 2-0-1 per some sources).
- Feb 5, 2026 @ Vegas: Golden Knights 4-1 Kings (dominated early).
- Jan 14, 2026 @ Vegas: Kings 1-4 Golden Knights? (Vegas strong).
- Oct 8, 2025: Kings 6-5 Golden Knights? (close).
Vegas has won the last two meetings; games often high-event but Vegas edges in recent Pacific clashes.
Key Player Matchups
- Jack Eichel / Mark Stone / Tomas Hertl (VGK top line) vs. Kings top D (Doughty / Anderson if in): Eichel’s speed/playmaking tests LA’s structure; Stone’s two-way play key.
- Anze Kopitar / Adrian Kempe / Quinton Byfield (LAK top line) vs. Vegas top D (Pietrangelo out, Pietrangelo/Hanifin if in): Kopitar’s faceoff/skill vs. depleted Vegas blue line.
- Goaltending: Vegas tandem (injuries hit depth) vs. Kings (~.898 SV%) – edge to Vegas if healthy.
- Special Teams: Vegas PP solid vs. Kings PK; physical rivalry often features penalties.
Betting Trends & Insights
- Kings on 3-game skid; 2-3 in last 5 but strong vs. rivals at home.
- Golden Knights W2 (including 4-1 over Kings Feb 5); road success and series edge.
- Total: Over in recent high-event games; models predict ~6 goals but season series mixed.
Game Odds
Vegas Golden Knights 5.5
Los Angeles Kings – 118
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, February 24, 2026
