The Thursday NHL schedule includes the Los Angeles Kings (1-2-1) hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins (2-2) at Crypto.com Arena, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Kings vs. Penguins: Oct. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 16, 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+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Kings' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.04 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.48 | 2nd |
| Shots | 28 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.5 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 17.87% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.43% | 8th |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.95 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.5 | 29th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 25.79% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.78% | 18th |
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Kings vs. Penguins Top Players
Kings
- With 35 goals and 38 assists last season, Adrian Kempe was one of Los Angeles' top contributors (73 points).
- Anze Kopitar had 21 goals and 46 assists for Los Angeles last season, totaling 67 points (0.8 per game).
- With 60 points in 81 games last season (35 goals and 25 assists), Kevin Fiala was an important part of Los Angeles' offensive efforts.
- In 50 games played last season, Darcy Kuemper (31-11-7) surrendered 100 goals.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby scored 33 goals (0.4 per game) and dished out 58 assists (0.7 per game) last season, contributing to the Pittsburgh offense with 91 total points (1.1 per game). He averaged 2.8 shots per game, shooting 14.5%.
- Rickard Rakell was a leading scorer for Pittsburgh with 69 total points last season. He scored 35 goals and added 34 assists in 81 games.
- Bryan Rust had 65 points, including 31 goals and 34 assists.
- Tristan Jarry had a 16-12-6 record last season, with an .893 save percentage (43rd in the league). He conceded 105 goals (3.1 goals against average).
Kings vs. Penguins Injury Report
Kings
Corey Perry: Out (Knee),
Kyle Burroughs: Out (Upper Body)
Penguins
Jack St. Ivany: Out (Lower Body),
Joel Blomqvist: Out (Lower Body),
Kevin Hayes: Out (Upper Body),
Rutger McGroarty: Out (Upper Body),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl )
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2025 | Golden Knights | W 6-5 | Away |
| 10/11/2025 | Jets | L 3-2 | Away |
| 10/13/2025 | Wild | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/16/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Blues | - | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Islanders | W 4-3 | Home |
| 10/11/2025 | Rangers | L 6-1 | Home |
| 10/14/2025 | Ducks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/16/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 10/21/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 10/23/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |