Games / NHL / Jan 2, 2027

New Jersey Devils vs Los Angeles Kings: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New Jersey Devils (13-6-0) visit the Los Angeles Kings (5-8-2) on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET, at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA. TV: MSG, ABTV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Los Angeles Kings vs New Jersey Devils.

NHLSaturday, January 2, 2027

New Jersey Devils13-6-0

9:00 PM ETJan 2, 2027

Los Angeles Kings5-8-2

DateJan 2, 2027

Time9:00 PM ET

Venuecrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

TVMSG, ABTV

Team comparison

New Jersey DevilsLos Angeles Kings

Goals per game

3.6

3.0

Goals allowed per game

2.9

3.5

13-6-0Record5-8-2

2nd in Metropolitan DivisionStanding7th in Pacific Division

5-4Road record / home record2-5

LWWWWLast 5LWLWL

L1StreakL1

Team stats

New Jersey DevilsLos Angeles Kings

Goals Against Average

2.83

3.47

Shots Against per Game

24.8

27.9

Penalty Kill Percentage

67.6

62.5

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.61

3.00

Shots per Game

33.7

27.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

19.3

23.1

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

117

157

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New Jersey Devils

Anthony Mantha RW · Neck

Out

Seamus Casey D · Knee

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

New Jersey DevilsLWWWW

Nov 10, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 2-4

Nov 8, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 4-0

Nov 7, 2026 · at New York IslandersW 5-4

Nov 5, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 5-4

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersW 4-3

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

NJ leads series 1-0

Jan 2, 2027NJ 0, LA 0

Oct 24, 2026LA 1, NJ 3

Team pages

New Jersey Devils
Schedule, roster and stats

Los Angeles Kings
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New Jersey Devils vs Los Angeles Kings?

The game is on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

How can I watch New Jersey Devils vs Los Angeles Kings?

TV: MSG, ABTV.

What are the records of the New Jersey Devils and Los Angeles Kings?

New Jersey Devils: 13-6-0. Los Angeles Kings: 5-8-2.

Who is injured for New Jersey Devils vs Los Angeles Kings?

Listed out or doubtful: New Jersey Devils: Anthony Mantha, Seamus Casey. 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 New Jersey Devils vs Los Angeles Kings played?

crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

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