The Columbus Blue Jackets (14-15-6) bring a four-game road losing streak into a matchup against the Los Angeles Kings (15-10-9) on Monday, Dec. 22 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Monday's hockey action.
The Blue Jackets are 3-6-1 over their last 10 games, scoring 31 goals while giving up 37 in that period. On 27 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored seven goals (25.9%).
Kings vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Monday
Our computer model for this matchup expects a final score of Kings 4, Blue Jackets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-182)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kings (-1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings are 15-10-9 overall and 5-9-14 in overtime games.
- Los Angeles has 22 points (9-4-4) in the 17 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the nine games this season the Kings scored only one goal, they went 1-6-2 (four points).
- Los Angeles has finished 4-4-1 in the nine games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering nine points).
- The Kings have scored more than two goals 16 times, and are 10-0-6 in those games (to register 26 points).
- In the 15 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 7-5-3 record (17 points).
- In the 21 games when it outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 8-8-5 (21 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents in 12 games, going 7-1-4 to record 18 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 14-15-6 record this season and are 7-6-13 in matchups that have needed overtime.
- In the 17 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 17 points.
- This season the Blue Jackets registered only one goal in nine games and have gone 1-6-2 (four points).
- Columbus failed to win all five games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals in 20 games, earning 30 points from those contests.
- Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in 12 games this season and has recorded 15 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 7-8-3 (17 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 7-7-3 to register 17 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th | 2.56 | Goals Scored | 2.89 | 21st |
| 2nd | 2.50 | Goals Allowed | 3.51 | 32nd |
| 17th | 28.0 | Shots | 29.8 | 5th |
| 9th | 26.9 | Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 30th |
| 30th | 14.56% | Power Play % | 18.82% | 17th |
| 19th | 79.82% | Penalty Kill % | 72.92% | 30th |
Kings vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
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