New Jersey Devils chase fourth straight win over Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings meet New Jersey Devils at crypto.com Arena, Sunday 1:00pm (NHL). New Jersey Devils have won the last three against Los Angeles Kings.
The big picture
Los Angeles Kings come in 27th on the ladder; New Jersey Devils are 7th. New Jersey Devils are the side higher up the table.
Los Angeles Kings are 5–9 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.1 goals for and 3.4 against.
New Jersey Devils are 11–5 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.6 goals for and 2.9 against.
Form
Los Angeles Kings have won three of their last five and most recently beat San Jose Sharks 7–2.
New Jersey Devils have won four of their last five and most recently beat St. Louis Blues 5–4.
New Jersey Devils arrive on a 3-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 44 times on our records since 1999: Los Angeles Kings 21, New Jersey Devils 23.
Last time out (2026-27), New Jersey Devils won 3–1 at Prudential Center.
New Jersey Devils have won the last three against Los Angeles Kings.
Biggest margin between these two: New Jersey Devils by 6 goals in 1999-00 (7–1).
Players to watch
For Los Angeles Kings, watch Artemi Panarin (8 goals, 9 assists in 2026-27) and Adrian Kempe (6 goals, 6 assists in 2026-27).
For New Jersey Devils, watch Arseny Gritsyuk (8 goals, 4 assists in 2026-27) and Jack Hughes (8 goals, 13 assists in 2026-27).
At crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Kings have won 8 of their last 19 at crypto.com Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New Jersey Devils have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
