Florida Panthers Face Los Angeles Kings in Gameday 14 Showdown
The Florida Panthers will face the Los Angeles Kings in a crucial matchup tonight at Crypto.com Arena. This game marks the Panthers’ only regular season visit to Los Angeles. Currently, the Panthers hold a record of 6 wins, 6 losses, and 1 overtime loss, while the Kings have a record of 6 wins, 4 losses, and 4 overtime losses. Both teams are competing for position in their respective divisions.
Recent Performance
Florida Panthers began their four-game western road trip poorly, losing 7-3 to the Anaheim Ducks. The Panthers had initially taken a 3-2 lead in that game but ultimately allowed five unanswered goals. This loss ended their previous 11-game point streak against the Ducks. Despite the difficult outing, Evan Rodrigues managed to score and assist. Other contributors included Brad Marchand and Eetu Luostarinen.
In contrast, the Los Angeles Kings are wrapping up a four-game homestand. After suffering losses to the Detroit Red Wings and New Jersey Devils, the Kings bounced back with a solid 3-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. Darcy Kuemper earned his first shutout of the season by stopping 23 shots, while Adrian Kempe, Kevin Fiala, and Drew Doughty scored for the Kings. Kempe currently leads his team with 16 points this season.
Game Details
- When: 10 p.m. ET
- Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN+, Hulu
- Radio: 104.3 WQAM, 106.3 ESPN West Palm, Thunder 100.3 FM
Social Media
Fans can engage on social media using the hashtags #TimeToHunt, #GoKingsGo, and #FLAvsLAK, as well as follow @LitterBoxCats for Florida updates.
Season Series and Future Matchups
This game represents the first of two meetings between the Panthers and Kings this season. The last matchup occurred on January 29, 2025, where Florida won 3-0. The teams will meet again on December 17, 2025.
Projected Starters
- Florida Panthers: Sergei Bobrovsky (6-4-0, .883 save percentage, 2.82 goals-against average, 2 shutouts)
- Los Angeles Kings: Darcy Kuemper (4-3-3, .900 save percentage, 2.57 goals-against average, 1 shutout)
As both teams look to improve their standings, tonight’s game will be pivotal in setting the tone for the remainder of the season.
