- Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
- Venue: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network
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On Monday, the Los Angeles Kings (21-16-13) are set to face the Columbus Blue Jackets (24-20-7) at Nationwide Arena.
The Kings recently ended their last game in an intense 4-4 draw with the Blues, showcasing their competitive spirit. In that matchup, Los Angeles accrued 13 penalty minutes yet failed to capitalize on any of their 3 power-play opportunities. Despite this, their offensive display was notable, converting 4 goals from 28 shots taken.
So far this season, the Kings’ opponents have had 163 power-play opportunities (ranking 7th in the NHL) and have scored 37 goals. Los Angeles has faced 1,356 total shots against, maintaining a save percentage of .899. Offensively, the Kings have launched 1,391 shots, yielding a shooting percentage of 9.4%. At even strength, they’ve allowed 100 goals against while scoring 107. The Kings hold a total of 151 power plays, achieving 23 goals on those chances, translating to a 15.23% success rate. Currently, they have amassed 55 points and a points percentage of .550, having scored 130 goals (ranking 30th in the league) while conceding 137.
In goal for this matchup is Darcy Kuemper, who has faced 1,136 goals throughout his professional career, boasting a goals-against average of 2.52. Kuemper has participated in 472 career games with a save percentage of .914 across 23,346 minutes. With a record of 222-155-62, he has been the starter in 451 games, achieving 252 quality starts at a rate of .559. To date, he has encountered 13,192 shots on goal and made 12,056 saves.
On the other side, the Columbus Blue Jackets last faced off against the Lightning, emerging victorious with an 8-5 win. In that game, they had 2 power-play chances and successfully converted 1. Columbus scored 8 goals from 31 shots on target.
This season, the Blue Jackets have tallied 153 goals and amassed 55 points, resulting in a points percentage of .539. They have allowed 168 goals, split between 133 at even strength and 35 while short-handed. Columbus has scored 128 goals at even strength and 25 power-play goals (25th overall). They have attempted 126 power plays with a conversion rate of 19.84%. Columbus ranks 5th in the NHL with 1,542 shots taken, holding a 9.92% shooting percentage, while giving up 1,565 shots. Their penalty kill sits at 75.35%, facing 142 power-play attempts, with a save percentage of 89.3%.
In net for Columbus, Jet Greaves has faced an average of 2.77 goals per game, conceding 147 goals in total. With a quality start rate of 66.0%, he has achieved 35 quality starts over his career. Greaves has participated in 53 games, accumulating 1,200 minutes of ice time with a record of 26-21-8. He has made 1,581 saves out of 1,728 shots, resulting in a save percentage of .915.
Who do you think will clinch victory in tonight’s NHL clash, either against the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: Opt for Los Angeles
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