The Los Angeles Kings (23-10-5) look to extend their impressive four-game winning streak as they host the Calgary Flames (18-14-7) at Crypto.com Arena in a crucial Pacific Division matchup on Wednesday night.
The Kings have been dominant on home ice, winning their last four consecutive games while showcasing one of the NHL's best defensive units, allowing just 2.50 goals per game, second-best in the league.
Calgary enters this contest following a challenging stretch, having dropped their last two games and struggling with special teams play, particularly their penalty kill which ranks among the league's bottom three at 70.4%.
The matchup features an intriguing goaltending battle, with Kings' netminder Darcy Kuemper posting impressive numbers (11-2-5, 2.23 GAA) against Flames' Dustin Wolf, who has maintained a solid .913 save percentage this season.
While the Flames claimed victory in their previous meeting with a 3-1 win in December, the Kings' recent defensive excellence and home-ice advantage present a different challenge this time around.
As these Pacific Division rivals prepare to face off, both teams' contrasting styles - Los Angeles' defensive prowess against Calgary's efforts to jumpstart their offense - set the stage for what promises to be an compelling hockey contest.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Calgary Flames: who will win?
For tonight's Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames matchup, our predictive model gives the Kings a 71.33% chance of defeating the Flames.
Los Angeles Kings: 71.33% win probability
- Superior defensive efficiency (96 goals against, 3rd best in Western Conference)
- Strong recent form (WWWWL in last 5 games)
- Better points percentage (51 points in 38 games played)
Calgary Flames: 28.67% win probability
- Struggling offense (108 goals for in 40 games, bottom half of conference)
- Poor goal differential (-14, allowing 122 goals against)
- Inconsistent recent form (WLLWL in last 5 games)
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Los Angeles Kings vs. Calgary Flames odds
| Los Angeles Kings | Calgary Flames | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -230 (via bet365 US) | +195 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Los Angeles Kings have won 23 out of 38 matches this season.
- 2The Calgary Flames have won 19 out of 40 matches this season.
- 3With 51 points, the Los Angeles Kings holds the 5th position in the league standings.
- 4Calgary Flames's 45 points place them 9th in the rankings.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Calgary Flames form
Los Angeles Kings vs. Calgary Flames head to head
Los Angeles Kings
33%
Calgary Flames
67%
Nov 12, 2024
Calgary Flames
3 : 1
Los Angeles Kings
Apr 12, 2024
Los Angeles Kings
4 : 1
Calgary Flames
Mar 31, 2024
Calgary Flames
4 : 2
Los Angeles Kings
Feb 28, 2024
Calgary Flames
4 : 2
Los Angeles Kings
Dec 24, 2023
Los Angeles Kings
5 : 3
Calgary Flames
Mar 29, 2023
Calgary Flames
2 : 1
Los Angeles Kings
