- Matchup: Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network West
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In this exciting matchup, the Los Angeles Kings (29-26-18) will host the Nashville Predators (34-31-9) at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night.
Recently, the Nashville Predators faced a setback, losing 3-2 to the Lightning. In that game, Nashville accumulated 8 penalty minutes and struggled offensively, managing only 2 goals on 31 shots with 4 power play opportunities that yielded no scores.
On the defensive front, the Predators’ opponents have garnered 222 power play chances, ranking 12th in the league, converting 42 into goals. The Predators have faced a total of 2,187 shots this season, holding a save percentage of .888. Offensively, they have taken 2,059 shots with a shooting percentage of 10.5%. At even strength, Nashville has allowed 203 goals while scoring 168. This season, they have capitalized on 48 out of 215 power play opportunities, resulting in a conversion rate of 22.33%. Nashville currently has 77 points, translating to a points percentage of .520. With 216 goals scored (ranking 21st in the NHL), they have allowed 245 goals against.
In goal, Juuse Saros is expected to start. Over his career, Saros has faced 1,208 goals, maintaining an average of 2.71 goals against per game. He has participated in 462 games, boasting a .912 save percentage over 21,754 minutes played. Saros holds a professional record of 228 wins, 170 losses, and 45 ties, starting in 445 games, with 257 quality starts representing a quality start percentage of .578. He has faced 13,721 shots, saving 12,513.
The Kings, meanwhile, are coming off a 6-2 loss to the Mammoth. In that match, Los Angeles had 2 power play opportunities but failed to score, netting just 2 goals from 31 total shots.
On the season, the Kings have accumulated 191 goals, yielding 76 points with a points percentage of .521. They have allowed 214 goals — 158 at even strength and 56 while short-handed. The Kings have scored 155 goals at even strength and a mere 36 goals (ranked 28th in the league) during power plays, converting 17.48% of 206 power play chances. Los Angeles has taken 2,031 shots (21st in the NHL), with a shooting percentage of 9.40%, while allowing 1,989 shots against, resulting in a save percentage of 89.2% and a penalty kill percentage of 74.77% against 222 power play attempts.
In goal for Los Angeles will be Anton Forsberg. Forsberg has a career record of 85 wins, 92 losses, and 19 ties from a total of 220 games. He has achieved a quality start rate of 51.8%, with 103 quality starts to his name. Out of 6,136 shots faced, he has made 5,547 saves, giving him a save percentage of .904. Opponents average 2.96 goals per game when facing him, with a total of 589 goals allowed throughout his career. Forsberg has started 199 games, accumulating 10,139 minutes of playing time.
Who will emerge victorious in this thrilling NHL encounter—will it be against the spread or the moneyline?
Josh’s Prediction: Back Los Angeles
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