Games / NHL / Dec 3, 2026

Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) visit the Los Angeles Kings (5-8-2) on Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET, at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA. TV: MINNHL, ABTV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Los Angeles Kings vs Minnesota Wild.

NHLThursday, December 3, 2026

Minnesota Wild13-3-4

10:00 PM ETDec 3, 2026

Los Angeles Kings5-8-2

DateDec 3, 2026

Time10:00 PM ET

Venuecrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

TVMINNHL, ABTV

Team comparison

Minnesota WildLos Angeles Kings

Goals per game

3.3

3.0

Goals allowed per game

2.2

3.5

13-3-4Record5-8-2

1st in Central DivisionStanding7th in Pacific Division

8-5Road record / home record2-5

WLWWWLast 5LWLWL

W1StreakL1

Team stats

Minnesota WildLos Angeles Kings

Goals Against Average

2.26

3.47

Shots Against per Game

25.6

27.9

Penalty Kill Percentage

78.3

62.5

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.32

3.00

Shots per Game

29.7

27.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

26.9

23.1

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

170

157

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Minnesota Wild

Filip Gustavsson G · Hip - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Brock Faber D · Skull - Surgery

Injured Reserve

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

Recent form

Minnesota WildWLWWW

Nov 10, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensW 2-1

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay LightningL 3-4

Nov 6, 2026 · vs San Jose SharksW 4-1

Nov 3, 2026 · at Philadelphia FlyersW 4-2

Nov 1, 2026 · at Washington CapitalsW 5-1

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

Season series

Series starts 12/3

Feb 18, 2027LA 0, MIN 0

Dec 22, 2026LA 0, MIN 0

Dec 3, 2026MIN 0, LA 0

Team pages

Minnesota Wild
Schedule, roster and stats

Los Angeles Kings
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings?

The game is on Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

How can I watch Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings?

TV: MINNHL, ABTV.

What are the records of the Minnesota Wild and Los Angeles Kings?

Minnesota Wild: 13-3-4. Los Angeles Kings: 5-8-2.

Who is injured for Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings?

Listed out or doubtful: Minnesota Wild: Filip Gustavsson, Brock Faber. Los Angeles Kings: Erik Gustafsson, Kevin Fiala, Jakub Dvorak. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings played?

crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

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