- Matchup: Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network West
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The Nashville Predators (36-31-9) will visit Crypto.com Arena on Monday, aiming to overpower the Los Angeles Kings (31-26-19).
In their latest matchup, the Nashville Predators enjoyed a convincing 6-3 win over the Sharks, showcasing a potent offensive performance. They capitalized on 6 out of 34 shots on goal, and successfully converted 2 goals during their 4 power play opportunities. Nashville found themselves in the penalty box for 14 minutes during this contest.
The Predators’ opponents have had 229 chances on the power play (ranked 12th in the league), scoring 42 goals in those situations. So far, Nashville has faced 2,247 shots, maintaining a save percentage of .888. They have tallied 2,127 shots on offense with a shooting percentage of 10.6%. At even strength, Nashville has allowed 210 goals while scoring 176. The team has been awarded 222 chances on the power play, successfully converting 50, which grants them a success rate of 22.52%. Currently, they have accumulated 81 points with a points percentage of .533. This season, the Nashville Predators have scored 226 goals (19th in the NHL) while allowing 252 goals against.
Guarding the net for the Predators is Juuse Saros. Over his NHL career, Saros has allowed 1,215 goals, resulting in an average of 2.72 goals against per game. With 464 games played in total, he has a .912 save percentage over 21,759 minutes. His overall record stands at 230 wins, 170 losses, and 45 ties. Saros has recorded 257 quality starts from a total of 447 games, giving him a quality start percentage of .575. He has faced 13,781 shots, successfully saving 12,566 of them.
In their most recent outing, the Los Angeles Kings narrowly defeated the Maple Leafs with a thrilling score of 7-6. Los Angeles scored 7 goals from 40 shots on goal and had 5 power play opportunities, although they didn’t secure a goal during those attempts.
The Kings have taken 2,130 shots this season (18th in professional hockey) and have a shot percentage of 9.58%. They have allowed 2,067 shots against, with a penalty kill rate of 75.00% on 232 power play attempts faced, and have a save percentage of 89.1%. Los Angeles has had 217 opportunities on the power play, converting 37 goals (ranking 27th in the league), while scoring 167 goals at even strength. They have conceded 225 total goals, with 167 of those at even strength and 58 while shorthanded. This season, the Kings have scored a total of 204 goals, similar to the Predators, with 81 points and a points percentage of .533.
Against the backdrop is goalie Darcy Kuemper, who faces an average of 2.54 goals per game, with 1,185 goals allowed throughout his career. Kuemper maintains a quality start percentage of 55.7%, with 260 quality starts in the NHL. He has been a starter in 467 games, accumulating 23,385 minutes on the ice. Kuemper’s career record is 228 wins, 160 losses, and 67 ties, having played in 488 games. He has achieved 12,389 saves from 13,574 shots, resulting in a save percentage of .913.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Opt for Los Angeles
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