The Columbus Blue Jackets (14-15-6) will try to stop a four-game road losing streak when they take on the Los Angeles Kings (15-10-9) on Monday, Dec. 22 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our pick for which squad will bring home the win in Monday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 games, the Blue Jackets have put up a 3-6-1 record after scoring 31 total goals (seven power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 25.9%). Their opponents have scored a combined 37 goals in those games.
Kings vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Monday
Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final score of Kings 4, Blue Jackets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-192)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kings (-1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings (15-10-9 overall) have a 5-9-14 record in games that have gone to overtime.
- In the 17 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-4-4 record (good for 22 points).
- Looking at the nine times this season the Kings finished a game with only one goal, they have a 1-6-2 record, good for four points.
- Los Angeles has finished 4-4-1 in the nine games this season when it scored two goals (registering nine points).
- The Kings have scored at least three goals in 16 games (10-0-6, 26 points).
- In the 15 games when Los Angeles has scored a single power-play goal, it went 7-5-3 to register 17 points.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Los Angeles is 8-8-5 (21 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents 12 times, and went 7-1-4 (18 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 14-15-6 record this season and are 7-6-13 in contests that have required overtime.
- Columbus has earned 17 points (6-6-5) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blue Jackets recorded just one goal in nine games and have gone 1-6-2 (four points).
- Columbus failed to win all five games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals in 20 games, earning 30 points from those contests.
- This season, Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in 12 games has a record of 6-3-3 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 7-8-3 (17 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Blue Jackets went 7-7-3 in those contests (17 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th | 2.56 | Goals Scored | 2.89 | 21st |
| 2nd | 2.50 | Goals Allowed | 3.51 | 32nd |
| 17th | 28.0 | Shots | 29.8 | 5th |
| 9th | 26.9 | Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 30th |
| 30th | 14.56% | Power Play % | 18.82% | 18th |
| 20th | 79.82% | Penalty Kill % | 72.92% | 30th |
Kings vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
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