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Golden Knights take losing streak into matchup with the Kings

Los Angeles Kings (3-1-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (3-2-1, in the Pacific Division)

Paradise, Nevada; Tuesday, 11 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights enter a matchup with the Los Angeles Kings after losing three games in a row.

Vegas is 3-2-1 overall with a 1-0-0 record in Pacific Division play. The Golden Knights have a +three scoring differential, with 23 total goals scored and 20 given up.

Los Angeles has a 1-0-0 record in Pacific Division games and a 3-1-2 record overall. The Kings have scored 21 total goals (3.5 per game) to rank eighth in the league.

The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.

TOP PERFORMERS: Mark Stone has two goals and seven assists for the Golden Knights. Brendan Brisson has over the last 10 games.

Anze Kopitar has scored three goals with five assists for the Kings. Alex Laferriere has over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Knights: 3-2-1, averaging 2.3 goals, 3.9 assists, 1.3 penalties and 2.6 penalty minutes while giving up two goals per game.

Kings: 3-1-2, averaging 2.1 goals, 3.3 assists, 3.1 penalties and 6.8 penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game.

INJURIES: Golden Knights: None listed.

Kings: None listed.

Regular Season Series

Series starts 10/22

Statistics

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3.17 Goals Against per Game 3.33
28.0 Shots Against per Game 28.8
78.6 Penalty Kill Percentage 69.2
6 Power Play Goals Against 4
0 Short Handed Goals Against 0
3.50 Goals For per Game 3.83
31.0 Shots per Game 26.3
4 Power Play Goals 5
17.4 Power Play Percentage 29.4
1 Short Handed Goals 0
68 Penalty Minutes 26
Vegas Golden Knights Vegas Golden Knights Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Victor Olofsson, RW Out Oct 21
Jordan Gustafson, C Injured Reserve Oct 8
Jakub Demek, C Injured Reserve Oct 8
Lukas Cormier, D Injured Reserve Oct 8
William Karlsson, C Injured Reserve Oct 8
Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Darcy Kuemper, G Injured Reserve Oct 19
Joel Edmundson, D Injured Reserve Oct 16
Arthur Kaliyev, RW Injured Reserve Oct 10
Drew Doughty, D Injured Reserve Oct 9

Game Information

T-Mobile Arena

Location: Las Vegas, NV
Capacity:

2024-25 Pacific Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Calgary 1 0 9 4
Los Angeles 2 1 8 3
Seattle 0 2 8 4
Vegas 1 2 7 3
Vancouver 2 1 6 2
Anaheim 1 2 5 2
Edmonton 0 4 4 2
San Jose 2 4 2 0
Full Standings
Kings Last 5
Date OPP Result
@ BOS L 2-1 OT
@ OTT L 8-7 OT
@ TOR L 6-2
@ MTL W 4-1
@ ANA W 4-1
Golden Knights Last 5
Date OPP Result
vs STL W 4-3
vs ANA W 3-1
@ WSH L 4-2
@ TB L 4-3
@ FLA L 4-3 OT