The Thursday NHL slate includes the Los Angeles Kings (12-7-7) hosting the Chicago Blackhawks (11-9-6) at Crypto.com Arena, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings are sixth in the Western Conference (31 points), while the Blackhawks are ninth in the Western Conference (28 points).
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Kings vs. Blackhawks: Dec. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Kings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.62 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.62 | 6th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 26 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 13.75% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.49% | 20th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.19 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.88 | 13th |
| Shots | 25.3 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 22.78% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.44% | 5th |
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Kings vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Kings
- Adrian Kempe is one of Los Angeles' leading contributors this season with 23 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 10.7%.
- Quinton Byfield has 19 points (four goals, 15 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- With 18 points through 26 games (10 goals and eight assists), Kevin Fiala has been an important part of Los Angeles' offensive attack this season.
- Darcy Kuemper (8-5-5) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .908 for Los Angeles.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has totaled 37 points (1.4 per game) for Chicago, with 17 goals and 20 assists in 26 games (playing 21:24 per game).
- Tyler Bertuzzi is a leading scorer for Chicago with 23 total points this season. He has scored 14 goals and added nine assists in 23 games.
- Frank Nazar has 18 points so far, including five goals and 13 assists.
- Spencer Knight is 8-5-5 this season, compiling 509 saves and allowing 46 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .917 save percentage (10th-best in the league).
Kings vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Kings
Drew Doughty: Out (Lower Body),
Warren Foegele: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Blackhawks
Nick Foligno: Out (Hand),
Shea Michael Weber: Out For Season (Ankle)
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Ducks | L 5-4 | Away |
| 11/29/2025 | Canucks | W 2-1 | Home |
| 12/2/2025 | Capitals | L 3-1 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/8/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 12/10/2025 | Kraken | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Predators | L 4-3 | Home |
| 11/30/2025 | Ducks | W 5-3 | Home |
| 12/2/2025 | Golden Knights | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 12/10/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |