Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 PM EDT (6:00 PM PT local)
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TV/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network Midwest (FDSNMW), FanDuel Sports Network West (FDSNW), ESPN+
A pair of bubble teams in the Western Conference clash in this late-season matchup. The Blues sit on the fringe of playoff contention in the Central Division, while the Kings are battling to hold a Pacific Division wild-card spot but have hit a rough patch at home.
Recent Team Form
Blues: 6-2-2 in their last 10 games (strong offensive output recently). Highlights include a three-game win streak with shutout and blowout victories before a narrow 4-5 loss at San Jose on March 30. St. Louis has looked sharp in regulation wins against Toronto (5-1), San Jose (2-1), and Washington (3-0).
Kings: 3-6-1 or worse in their last 10 (including a 2-3 stretch recently). Los Angeles dropped a 2-6 home loss to Utah on March 28 and has been inconsistent, with recent results showing defensive lapses and an inability to close games. The Kings are specifically on a home skid and looking to snap it here.
Injury Report
St. Louis Blues (limited impact on tonight’s lineup):
Tyler Tucker (D) – Lower body, week-to-week; expected out until at least April 5 (questionable or ruled out for this game).
Torey Krug (D) – Long-term ankle (LTIR, out until September).
The Blues’ blue line is thinned but manageable with depth pieces stepping up. No major forward absences reported.
Los Angeles Kings (significant forward absences):
Kevin Fiala (LW) – Leg (out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season).
Andrei Kuzmenko (LW) – Knee/meniscus (IR, not expected back before end of regular season).
Samuel Helenius (C) – Undisclosed, day-to-day (missed recent practice; status uncertain for tonight).
Los Angeles is missing key offensive contributors, forcing heavier minutes on the remaining top-line players and depth forwards.
Key Player Matchups & Players to Watch
Blues top forwards vs. Kings defensive structure: Robert Thomas (team leader in points) and Pavel Buchnevich must exploit Los Angeles’ depleted forward group. St. Louis’ speed and transition game could create high-danger chances against a tired Kings penalty kill.
Kings stars vs. Blues road defense: Adrian Kempe and Anze Kopitar (if healthy/playing heavy minutes) will look to generate offense, but the absences of Fiala and Kuzmenko limit their supporting cast. Expect Kings to lean heavily on their shutdown D-pairings to contain Thomas and company.
Goaltending duel: Blues starter (likely Jordan Binnington or backup depending on recent usage) faces a Kings netminder who has been solid but is under pressure due to the team’s recent home struggles. The low-scoring nature of recent Kings games points to a tight, defensive battle.
The matchup favors whichever team can better manage the injury-depleted forward lines—St. Louis has more recent scoring momentum.
Series History
The Kings lead the 2025-26 season series 2-0 (both wins coming earlier in the year, including a 5-4 victory on January 24). St. Louis went 2-0-1 against Los Angeles in 2024-25, but the current season has belonged to the Kings. All-time the teams are competitive, yet recent trends show Los Angeles controlling possession and winning close games at home when healthy.
Betting Trends
Kings are 2-3 in last 5 games overall and struggling to cover at home (home losing streak noted).
Blues are 6-2-2 lately and have performed well as road underdogs in recent weeks.
Totals have gone UNDER in several Kings home games recently, but the Blues’ recent scoring surge could push this one higher. Public betting leans toward the Kings as home favorites, but sharp money has shown interest in St. Louis plus money given Los Angeles’ injuries and form.
Game Odds
St. Louis Blues 5.5
Los Angeles Kings – 142
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, March 31, 2026
