- Matchup: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Monday, December 22, 2025
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network West
- Betting Odds: Blue Jackets (+110) Kings (-130)
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This evening, the Los Angeles Kings (15-10-9) will challenge the Columbus Blue Jackets (14-14-6) at Crypto.com Arena. The opening line features the Blue Jackets at +110 and the Kings at -130. The total for this matchup is set at 6.
In their previous game, the Columbus Blue Jackets suffered a 5-2 loss against the Wild. Their performance was underwhelming offensively, as they managed to score only once from 29 shots fired on goal. Although they had 2 power play opportunities, they failed to capitalize. Columbus was penalized for 2 minutes during the match.
So far this season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have scored 98 goals (ranked 20th in the NHL) and conceded 119. They currently sit at 34 points with a points percentage of .500. With 83 power play opportunities, they have converted just 15, resulting in an 18.07% success rate. At even strength, they have allowed 93 goals while scoring 83. Columbus has attempted 1,029 shots with a shooting percentage of 9.5%. Defensively, they’ve faced 1,056 shots against, achieving a save percentage of .887. Their opponents have had 93 power play chances (25th in the league) and have scored 26 times.
In goal for the Blue Jackets will be Jet Greaves. Throughout his pro career, Greaves has conceded 115 goals, posting a goals against average of 2.80 across 43 games. With a save percentage of .915 over 1,168 minutes on the ice, he holds an 18-18-7 record, having been the starter in 41 encounters. Greaves has achieved 26 quality starts, reflecting a quality start percentage of .634. He has faced 1,351 shots and made a total of 1,236 saves.
In their last outing, the Los Angeles Kings secured a narrow 2-1 victory over the Lightning, managed to create a single power play opportunity but did not convert. The Kings shot 20 times and registered 2 goals.
This season, the Los Angeles Kings have scored 87 goals with a total of 39 points, resulting in a points percentage of .574. They have given up 85 goals, with 62 during even strength and 23 while shorthanded. The Kings have tallied 72 goals at even strength and 15 (ranking 29th in the NHL) on the power play. With 103 power play opportunities, their success rate stands at 14.56%. They’ve attempted 954 shots (14th in professional hockey) with a shooting percentage of 9.12%, while allowing their opponents 914 shots. Los Angeles has a penalty kill efficiency of 79.82% against 114 power play chances, and their overall save percentage is 90.7%.
Defending the net for the Kings will be Anton Forsberg. Opponents average 2.94 goals per game against him, as he has let in a total of 543 goals. Forsberg holds a quality start percentage of 51.4%, achieving 95 quality starts in his professional career. With 185 games as a starter and totaling 10,100 minutes played, he has a career record of 79-85-17 in 202 games. He has made 5,122 saves out of 5,665 shots faced, recording a save percentage of .904.
Who will take away the victory in tonight’s NHL clash against the spread or the moneyline?
Pick: Back Los Angeles (-130) and under 6 goals
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