The NHL schedule on Saturday features a matchup between the Los Angeles Kings (45-24-9) and the Colorado Avalanche (48-28-4), starting at 4 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Kings rank fifth while the Avalanche are fourth in the Western Conference.
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Kings vs. Avalanche: April 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
- Time: 4 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' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.97 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.42 | 2nd |
| Shots | 27.9 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.4 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 16.93% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.98% | 4th |
Avalanche's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.31 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.8 | 11th |
| Shots | 30 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.9 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 25% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.4% | 15th |
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Kings vs. Avalanche Top Players
Kings
- Adrian Kempe is one of Los Angeles' top contributors this season with 67 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 14.7%.
- Anze Kopitar has 64 points (20 goals, 44 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Through 77 games, Kevin Fiala has proven himself as a contributor for Los Angeles. He has 54 points (32 goals and 22 assists).
- As Los Angeles' top goalie, Darcy Kuemper has recorded 29 wins and 11 losses this season while allowing 96 goals with 1129 saves.
Avalanche
- Nathan MacKinnon has scored 32 goals (0.4 per game) and dished out 84 assists (1.1 per game), fueling the Colorado offense with 116 total points (1.5 per game). He takes four shots per game, shooting 10.1%.
- Cale Makar has helped lead the attack for Colorado this season with 30 goals and 62 assists.
- Martin Necas is a top contributor on offense for Colorado with 27 goals and 55 assists.
- Mackenzie Blackwood has a .913 save percentage (seventh-best in the league), with 1379 total saves, allowing 132 goals (2.5 goals against average). He has put up a 28-20-6 record this season.
Kings vs. Avalanche Injury Report
Kings
Tanner Jeannot: Out (Undisclosed),
Joel Edmundson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Alex Turcotte: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Drew Doughty: Day-To-Day (Ankle)
Avalanche
Tucker Poolman: Out For Season (Head),
Josh Manson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Cale Makar: Day-To-Day (Rest),
Jonathan Drouin: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Nathan MacKinnon: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Ryan Lindgren: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Gabriel Landeskog: Out (Knee),
Ross Colton: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/2025 | Oilers | W 3-0 | Home |
| 4/7/2025 | Kraken | L 2-1 | Home |
| 4/10/2025 | Ducks | W 6-1 | Home |
| 4/12/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 4/14/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 4/15/2025 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 4/17/2025 | Flames | - | Home |
Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/2025 | Blues | L 5-4 | Away |
| 4/8/2025 | Golden Knights | W 3-2 | Home |
| 4/10/2025 | Canucks | L 4-1 | Home |
| 4/12/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 4/13/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |