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Utah Hockey Club vs. Los Angeles Kings: Preview, Predictions and Picks for February 22, 2025

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Feb 22, 2025 7:16 AM
This Saturday, February 22nd, the Utah Hockey Club heads to the Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Kings, looking to even up the regular season series after dropping the first matchup. The Kings, who are 17-3-2 on home ice, will aim to build on their impressive home record, while Utah seeks to improve their 15-11-3 road record. Puck drop is set for 9:00 PM, and it's shaping up to be an intense showdown.
Utah Hockey Club vs Los Angeles Kings

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Hockey Club vs Kings statistics

Stat Hockey Club Kings
Goals For per Game 2.80 2.83
Goals Against Average 3.00 2.53
Shots per Game 28.1 28.0
Shots Against per Game 28.5 25.5
Power Play Goals 35 18
Power Play Goals Against 32 26
Short Handed Goals 2 2
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 545 421
Power Play Percentage 22.4 14.6
Penalty Kill Percentage 81.2 83.0

Los Angeles Kings recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/8/25 vs Anaheim Ducks L 2-1 SO
2/7/25 vs Dallas Stars W 5-4 SO
2/5/25 vs Montreal Canadiens W 6-3
2/1/25 @ Carolina Hurricanes W 4-2
1/30/25 @ Tampa Bay Lightning L 3-0

Utah Hockey Club recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/9/25 @ Washington Capitals W 5-4 SO
2/8/25 @ Carolina Hurricanes L 7-3
2/6/25 @ Columbus Blue Jackets W 3-2 OT
2/4/25 vs Philadelphia Flyers W 3-2 OT
2/2/25 vs St. Louis Blues L 2-1

Los Angeles Kings injuries

  • Darcy Kuemper (G): Day-To-Day
  • Mikey Anderson (D): Injured Reserve
  • Kevin Fiala (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Alex Laferriere (RW): Out
  • Drew Doughty (D): Injured Reserve

Utah Hockey Club injuries

  • Karel Vejmelka (G): Day-To-Day
  • Connor Ingram (G): Day-To-Day
  • Logan Cooley (C): Injured Reserve
  • Mikhail Sergachev (D): Day-To-Day
  • Dylan Guenther (RW): Injured Reserve

Hockey Club vs Kings game info

Type Info
Venue crypto.com Arena
Location Los Angeles, CA
Puck drop Sat 9:00 PM
TV Utah 16

Hockey Club vs Kings predictions

The Utah Hockey Club might be facing an uphill battle, but there's reason to keep an eye on how Clayton Keller performs—if he’s on the ice. With his day-to-day status leaving fans biting their nails, Keller's presence could be the game-changer. He's been the Utah powerhouse with 20 goals and 40 assists, leading to a solid 60 points in the season. Imagine Keller slicing through defenses as if they're not even there. If he suits up and brings his A-game, expect him to challenge the Kings’ defense with his cunning moves and sharp shooting.

Switching gears to the Los Angeles Kings, players like Adrian Kempe and Anze Kopitar are definitely going to have a significant impact. Kempe's nose for the net has earned him 25 goals, making him one of the key threats Utah will have to contain. Kopitar, meanwhile, orchestrates the offense with 32 assists, serving as the brain behind many scoring opportunities. Together, they form a dynamic duo that could exploit any gaps Utah’s defense might leave open. So whether it’s Kempe going for the glory or Kopitar setting it all up, the Kings have options that can make scoring look almost effortless.

When it comes to predicting the outcome, it feels like the odds are in LA’s favor. They’ve been rock solid at home, boasting a 17-3-2 record at the crypto.com Arena. Utah’s challenge is magnified by the uncertainty surrounding their star player, Keller. If he’s on the bench, the scales tip even further towards the Kings. And while Utah has been respectable on the road, the Kings’ firepower just seems too potent. It’s all set for LA to take the win and lead the series 2-0. What do you think—is Utah up for the comeback of the season, or will the Kings dominate the rink?

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