The Saturday NHL schedule features the Los Angeles Kings (16-14-9) hosting the Minnesota Wild (25-10-7) at Crypto.com Arena, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings sit in ninth place in the Western Conference with 41 points and the Wild rank third in the Western Conference with 57 points.
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Kings vs. Wild: Jan. 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Kings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.59 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.62 | 3rd |
| Shots | 27.9 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.8 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 15.7% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.86% | 22nd |
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.12 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.57 | 2nd |
| Shots | 28.2 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 22.63% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77% | 25th |
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Kings vs. Wild Top Players
Kings
- Adrian Kempe is one of Los Angeles' top contributors this season with 32 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 11.7%.
- Having scored 14 goals and adding 13 assists, Kevin Fiala is a top contributor for Los Angeles through 39 games.
- On 83 shots (for five goals) and 16 assists, Quinton Byfield has recorded 21 points this season.
- Across 24 games played, Darcy Kuemper has a goaltending record of 10-7-6. During those games, he's allowed 53 goals while recording 558 saves.
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov's 48 points make him a vital offensive option for Minnesota. He has 24 goals and 24 assists in 42 games.
- Matthew Boldy has collected 47 points this season, with 25 goals and 22 assists.
- Quinn Hughes' three goals and 31 assists add up to 34 points this season.
- Filip Gustavsson is 14-8-4 in 26 games this season, conceding 64 goals (2.4 goals against average) with 665 saves and a .912 save percentage (12th in the league).
Kings vs. Wild Injury Report
Kings
Trevor Moore: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Wild
Daemon Hunt: Out (Undisclosed)
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2025 | Ducks | W 6-1 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Avalanche | L 5-2 | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Lightning | L 5-3 | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 1/9/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Golden Knights | W 5-2 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Sharks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Ducks | W 5-2 | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |