Games / NHL / Dec 15, 2026

Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Los Angeles Kings (5-8-2) visit the Detroit Red Wings (7-8-3) on Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET, at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI. TV: Disney+/ESPN+/Hulu. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Detroit Red Wings vs Los Angeles Kings.

NHLTuesday, December 15, 2026

Los Angeles Kings5-8-2

7:30 PM ETDec 15, 2026

Detroit Red Wings7-8-3

DateDec 15, 2026

Time7:30 PM ET

VenueLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

TVDisney+/ESPN+/Hulu

Team comparison

Los Angeles KingsDetroit Red Wings

Goals per game

3.0

2.7

Goals allowed per game

3.5

3.1

5-8-2Record7-8-3

7th in Pacific DivisionStanding8th in Atlantic Division

3-5Road record / home record4-6

LWLWLLast 5LLLWL

L1StreakL3

Team stats

Los Angeles KingsDetroit Red Wings

Goals Against Average

3.47

3.00

Shots Against per Game

27.9

25.4

Penalty Kill Percentage

62.5

69.0

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.00

2.61

Shots per Game

27.9

28.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

23.1

21.7

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

157

161

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Los Angeles Kings

Erik Gustafsson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Out

Kevin Fiala LW · Lower Leg - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Jakub Dvorak D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Detroit Red Wings

Albert Johansson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Dylan Larkin C · Suspension

Injured Reserve

Simon Edvinsson D · Contract Dispute

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Los Angeles KingsLWLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh PenguinsL 2-5

Nov 4, 2026 · vs San Jose SharksW 7-2

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Buffalo SabresL 2-3

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Ottawa SenatorsW 6-5

Oct 27, 2026 · at Chicago BlackhawksL 1-2

Detroit Red WingsLLLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · at Colorado AvalancheL 0-4

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 1-2

Nov 3, 2026 · at Tampa Bay LightningL 2-4

Nov 2, 2026 · at Florida PanthersW 5-3

Oct 31, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesL 4-5

Season series

Series starts 12/15

Feb 11, 2027DET 0, LA 0

Dec 15, 2026LA 0, DET 0

Team pages

Los Angeles Kings
Schedule, roster and stats

Detroit Red Wings
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings?

The game is on Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

How can I watch Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings?

TV: Disney+/ESPN+/Hulu.

What are the records of the Los Angeles Kings and Detroit Red Wings?

Los Angeles Kings: 5-8-2. Detroit Red Wings: 7-8-3.

Who is injured for Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings?

Listed out or doubtful: Los Angeles Kings: Erik Gustafsson, Kevin Fiala, Jakub Dvorak. Detroit Red Wings: Albert Johansson, Dylan Larkin, Simon Edvinsson. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings played?

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

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