The Los Angeles Kings (9-6-1) will be looking to prolong their winning streak when they play host to the Detroit Red Wings (7-4-3) at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday. Detroit is kicking off a five-game road trip coming off a high-scoring 8-2 loss against the Rangers on Thursday.
The Red Wings conceded a power play goal while failing to take advantage of their own limited power play opportunities. Joe Veleno and Lucas Raymond each scored once for the Red Wings. Ville Husso saved only 25 of 33 shots against (.757%) in the loss.
Los Angeles won their third straight game, beating the Blackhawks 2-1 (OT) on Thursday. Phillip Danault and Kevin Fiala each scored once for the Kings. Danault added an assist to lead the team in scoring. Jonathan Quick was impressive in the win, making 31 saves (.968%).
HEAD TO HEAD
The Kings won the first meeting between the teams this season, a 5-4 (OT) victory in October, their fifth straight win against Detroit. Five players had two points for Los Angeles. David Perron led Detroit with three points (2G 1A). Quick got the win despite allowing four goals on 33 shots (.878%).
FACING OFF
Detroit is averaging 2.93 goals per game for the season, 19th in the NHL, and they are taking on a Kings team that is allowing 3.38 goals a game (21st).
Meanwhile, Los Angeles has found the net 3.19 times a game on average, 15th in the league, and the Red Wings are allowing opponents to score 3.21 goals per game (18th).
Detroit averages fewer shots a game (29.2) than most teams in the league, ranking 28th. Los Angeles’ average of 33.3 attempts ranks ninth.
The Kings’ 17.39% power play percentage ranks 26th in the league, while the Red Wings are 27th with a conversion rate of 16.98%. When it comes to defending power plays, Detroit has the league’s 11th-ranked PK% at 81.40%, while Los Angeles is 20th at 77.05%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
Dominik Kubalik and Dylan Larkin are the top skaters for the Red Wings this season with 16 points apiece. Both have six goals and 10 assists in 14 games.
In the net, Husso (5-1-2) is Detroit’s top goaltender by goals against average. He has a 1.86 GAA, second-best in the league, and a .941% save percentage, third-best.Gabriel Vilardi and Fiala lead the Kings in scoring with 15 points apiece.
Vilardi has 10 goals (3rd) and five assists in 16 games, while Fiala has four goals and 11 assists in 16 games. Quick (5-4-1) has the best goals against average for Los Angeles at 3.02. He has a save percentage of .897%.
HOME AND AWAY
Detroit is 2-2-1 away from Little Caesars Arena this season. Los Angeles is pursuing a fifth successive home win this season.
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