The Los Angeles Kings (14-8-7, 35 points) head north to confront the Seattle Kraken (11-10-6, 28 points) in a Pacific Division showdown on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The Kings, clinging to third place with a stingy defense but inconsistent finishing, seek to extend their road dominance (10-2-4) against a Kraken squad mired in a six-game skid and scrambling for identity amid injuries. This matchup at Climate Pledge Arena could hinge on LA’s structured forecheck exploiting Seattle’s leaky blue line, though the Kraken’s home desperation (6-5-3) might spark a rally. With both teams tied for the league lead in overtime games (12), brace for potential extra-frame drama in a low-event tilt.
Venue and Broadcast Details
Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington (capacity: 17,151 for hockey). This modern venue, home to the Kraken since 2021, features a fast, NHL-standard ice surface (85×200 feet) and an electric atmosphere that amplifies the low-elevation (sea level) edge for the hosts. The arena’s acoustics and sightlines favor high-tempo play, but LA’s road poise has neutralized it in recent visits.
Puckdrop: 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT).
Broadcast: National TV on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max; regional on Bally Sports West (LAK) and ROOT Sports NW (SEA). Streaming via Fubo (regional blackouts apply). Radio: SiriusXM NHL (channel 91 for LAK, 93 for SEA). Pre-game coverage begins at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT.
Injury Report
The Kings enter fully healthy, allowing lineup stability, while Seattle’s forward and goaltending depth is tested—exacerbating their scoring woes (2.48 GF/GP, 31st). Expect Kraken coach Dave Hakstol to lean on veterans like Jordan Eberle for heavy minutes.
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Status | Estimated Return | Notes |
| LAK | None | – | – | – | – | Full roster available; Kuemper rested after back-to-back starts. |
| SEA | Matt Murray | G | Lower Body | OUT | December 28 | Backup netminder (0-2-1, .939 SV% in limited action); forces Grubauer/Daccord tandem. |
| SEA | Berkly Catton | C | Upper Body | OUT | December 22 | Rookie (0G-5A in 21 GP); week-to-week after shot block vs. DET—thins third-line scoring. |
| SEA | Jaden Schwartz | LW/C | Lower Body | IR | January 1 | Key middle-sixer (8G-7A in 23 GP); out through holidays, impacts PP (17.5% team rank: 22nd). |
Monitor warmups: Kraken may scratch depth forward if Catton’s absence lingers.
Key Player Matchups
LA’s top-end talent (top-10 in GF/60 at 2.72) should dictate tempo, but Seattle’s rush threats (top-15 in rush chances) test the Kings’ neutral zone. Goaltending edges to Darcy Kuemper amid Kraken injuries.
Adrian Kempe (LAK, RW) vs. Seattle’s Top Pair (Vince Dunn/Adam Larsson): Kempe leads LA with 26 points (10G-16A) and 87 SOG, excelling on the rush (19:18 TOI). Dunn (62 SOG, shutdown role) will pair with Larsson to clog lanes, but Kempe’s speed has produced 3 points in his last 2 vs. SEA. Edge: Kempe—Kraken allow 2.96 GA/GP (15th).
Anze Kopitar (LAK, C) vs. Matty Beniers (SEA, C): Kopitar (4G-2A last 10, 52% faceoffs) anchors LA’s top line at 18:03 TOI. Beniers (3G-13A) steps up sans Schwartz, but his line’s 1.8 GF/60 lags. Edge: Kopitar—Kings win 55% of draws vs. Pacific foes.
Darcy Kuemper (LAK, G) vs. Jordan Eberle (SEA, RW): Kuemper (12-5-3, 2.48 GAA, .914 SV%) starts after a 39-save shutout vs. CHI; his .910 high-danger SV% neutralizes rushes. Eberle (9G-8A, team-high 17 points) thrives at home (5G in 13 GP). Edge: Kuemper—SEA’s 24.7 SOG/GP (bottom-10) favors him.
Quinton Byfield (LAK, RW) vs. Seattle’s Bottom-Six (Jared McCann Line): Byfield’s 19 points (4G-15A) fuel LA’s cycle; he’ll face McCann’s checking unit (struggling at 1.2 GF/60 EV). Edge: Byfield—Kings’ possession (52% CF%) exploits SEA’s 28th-ranked xGA/60.
Secondary: Kevin Fiala (10G-11A) sniping vs. SEA’s middling PK (66.2%, 32nd); Drew Doughty (blocks leader) containing Eberle’s net-front.
Team Records and Standings Context
Los Angeles Kings: 14-8-7 (.621 win%). 10-2-4 on road (elite traveler). Pacific Division: 3rd. GF/GP 2.72 (27th league), GA/GP 2.48 (5th)—defense carries. PP weak (13.6%, 28th); PK strong (80.4%, 19th).
Seattle Kraken: 11-10-6 (.519 win%). 6-5-3 at home (recently 0-4 in regulation). Pacific Division: 6th. GF/GP 2.48 (31st), GA/GP 2.96 (15th)—offense sputters. PP middling (17.5%, 22nd); PK abysmal (66.2%, 32nd).
Kings’ structure gives them control, but Kraken’s home xG (2.65/60) keeps it competitive.
Recent Team Forms
LA’s road wins mask OT vulnerabilities, while Seattle’s skid (3-6-1 last 10) screams desperation—scoring just 2.2 GF/game lately.
Kings Last 10 Games (4-3-3):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Notes |
| Dec 8 | @ UTA | W 4-2 | Fiala 0-2=2A; road resilience, Kuemper 28 saves. |
| Dec 6 | vs. CHI | W 6-0 | Shutout explosion (PP 1/3); Kempe 2G. |
| Dec 4 | @ VAN | L 2-1 | Tight loss; outshot 35-28, OT woes continue. |
| Dec 2 | vs. WSH | L 3-1 | Defensive lapse; 0/4 PP. |
| Nov 29 | @ ANA | W 2-1 OT | Kopitar GWG; even-strength edge. |
| Nov 28 | vs. COL | L 5-4 SO | High-event; shootout frustration (12th OT this year). |
| Nov 24 | vs. NSH | W 2-1 | Kuemper 35 saves; low-scoring grind. |
| Nov 21 | @ BOS | L 2-1 OT | Travel fatigue; 28 SOG but no finish. |
| Nov 20 | vs. TBL | L 4-3 SO | Kempe 1G; PK holds (3/4). |
| Nov 18 | @ MTL | W 3-2 | Byfield multi-point; comeback win. |
Form: 2.5 GF/game last 10, 1.9 GA—4-1-1 road, but 0-3 in SO.
Kraken Last 10 Games (3-6-1):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Notes |
| Dec 8 | vs. MIN | L 4-1 | Late collapse; Daccord pulled after 3 GA. |
| Dec 6 | vs. DET | L 4-3 | Eberle 1G; 27 SOG but no rally (6th straight L). |
| Dec 4 | @ EDM | L 9-4 | Blowout embarrassment; 4 PPGA. |
| Nov 29 | vs. EDM | L 4-0 | Shutout; 0/6 PP, scoring drought. |
| Nov 26 | vs. DAL | L 3-2 | Close but no cigar; PK 0/1. |
| Nov 23 | @ NYI | L 1-0 SO | Daccord 34 saves; shootout loss extends skid. |
| Nov 22 | @ PIT | W 3-2 OT | Beniers GWG; road grit. |
| Nov 20 | @ CHI | W 3-2 | Eberle multi-point; back-to-back bounce. |
| Nov 18 | @ DET | L 4-2 | Secondary absent; 22 SOG. |
| Nov 15 | vs. SJS | W 4-1 | Balanced attack; home cooking. |
Form: 2.2 GF/game, 3.0 GA last 10—0-4 home regulation lately.
Series History
Since Seattle’s 2021 debut, the series is dead even, with LA holding recent road success at Climate Pledge (3-1 last 4 visits). This is the 16th meeting.
All-Time Record: Kraken lead 7-7-1 (.500 win% for SEA).
Regular Season Only: SEA 7-7-1.
Playoffs: N/A.
Last 10 Meetings: Kings 5-4-1, outscoring SEA 32-28. Most recent: LAK 6-5 win April 15, 2025 @ SEA (Kempe 2G).
At Climate Pledge: Split 4-4-1 last 9; Kings 3-1 last 4.
Trends: Overs hit 6/10 (avg. 5.8 goals); LA 4-1 SU as road favorites since 2023.
Rivalry lacks deep roots but features high drama—expect physicality.
Betting Trends
Moneyline: Kings 10-11 SU as favorites (47.6%); 4-3 last 7 road. Kraken 8-18 SU as dogs; 0-6 SU last 6 overall.
Puck Line: LA covers -1.5 in 4/10 road; SEA 7-3 ATS home last 10.
Total: Over 5.5 in 14/29 Kings games (48%); 11/26 Kraken (42%). Series avg. 5.8 > line; last 5 SEA home: 3 overs.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Kings – 148
Seattle Kraken 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, December 9, 2025
