The Los Angeles Kings aim to establish a winning streak as they host the Calgary Flames on December 13, 2025. The matchup is part of the 2025-26 NHL regular season, taking place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles at 7:00 PM PST.
Today’s Matchup: Kings vs. Flames
This evening’s game marks an important Pacific Division clash. The Kings, currently sporting a 14-8-8 record, look to capitalize on home ice, where they have struggled with a 4-6-3 record this season.
Head-to-Head Statistics
- Anze Kopitar has 21 career goals against the Flames, including 10 power-play goals, his highest against any team.
- Kopitar leads the Kings with seven points in recent head-to-head matchups against Calgary.
- Calgary’s Jonathan Huberdeau has accumulated 25 points in 25 games against the Kings throughout his career.
Kings Roster Updates
The Kings held an optional morning skate today. After a game on Wednesday, where Anton Forsberg was in goal, Darcy Kuemper is expected to start tonight. Kuemper’s impressive career stats against Calgary include an 8-3-1 record, a .950 save percentage, and a 1.75 goals-against average.
Flames Performance
The Calgary Flames have turned their season around recently, with a 7-3-1 record over their last 11 games. They are now only five points off a playoff spot.
During a recent practice, the Flames lined up as follows:
- Huberdeau – Frost – Coronato
- Sharangovich – Kadri – Farabee
- Zary – Backlund – Coleman
- Lomberg – Beecher – Klapka
Keys to the Game
Jim Hiller, head coach, emphasized the need for the Kings to leverage their home advantage. He pointed out the lack of consistency this season and seeks to harness the momentum built from recent performances, including two wins and an overtime loss since a disappointing game against Chicago.
To succeed against Calgary, the Kings need strong contributions from Quinton Byfield, who has focused on improving his shot mentality and faceoff skills. Byfield is determined to enhance his performance, especially after working with the organization’s faceoff coach, Jarret Stoll.
Upcoming Challenges
With 12 of their next 19 games at home, the Kings are focused on improving their poor home record. They must establish a more dominant presence at Crypto.com Arena to position themselves effectively for a playoff run.
As they prepare for the Flames, the Kings face an opportunity to secure essential points before embarking on a challenging road trip that includes matches against Dallas, Florida, and Tampa Bay.
Tonight’s matchup presents a crucial test for the Kings as they strive to build a win streak against a resurgent Flames team. Both teams are looking to solidify their standings in the tightly contested Pacific Division.
