Games / NHL / Apr 8, 2027

Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Vegas Golden Knights (12-5-2) visit the Los Angeles Kings (5-9-2) on Thursday, April 8, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET, at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA. TV: Scripps Sports, ABTV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights.

NHLThursday, April 8, 2027

Vegas Golden Knights12-5-2

10:00 PM ETApr 8, 2027

Los Angeles Kings5-9-2

DateApr 8, 2027

Time10:00 PM ET

Venuecrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

TVScripps Sports, ABTV

Team comparison

Vegas Golden KnightsLos Angeles Kings

Goals per game

3.4

2.8

Goals allowed per game

2.7

3.4

12-5-2Record5-9-2

2nd in Pacific DivisionStanding7th in Pacific Division

6-4Road record / home record2-6

WWWLLLast 5LLWLW

W3StreakL2

Team stats

Vegas Golden KnightsLos Angeles Kings

Goals Against Average

2.63

3.44

Shots Against per Game

25.8

28.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.5

65.4

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.32

2.81

Shots per Game

28.5

28.0

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

26.3

22.2

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

160

170

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Vegas Golden Knights

Noah Hanifin D · Undisclosed

Out

Parker Wotherspoon D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Los Angeles Kings

Kevin Fiala LW · Lower Leg - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Jakub Dvorak D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Erik Gustafsson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Vegas Golden KnightsWWWLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 4-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Detroit Red WingsW 2-1

Nov 3, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 3-2

Nov 2, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 2-3

Oct 30, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 2-5

Los Angeles KingsLLWLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Nashville PredatorsL 0-3

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

Season series

VGK leads series 1-0

Apr 10, 2027LA 0, VGK 0

Apr 8, 2027VGK 0, LA 0

Dec 1, 2026VGK 0, LA 0

Oct 10, 2026LA 1, VGK 2

Team pages

Vegas Golden Knights
Schedule, roster and stats

Los Angeles Kings
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings?

The game is on Thursday, April 8, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

How can I watch Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings?

TV: Scripps Sports, ABTV.

What are the records of the Vegas Golden Knights and Los Angeles Kings?

Vegas Golden Knights: 12-5-2. Los Angeles Kings: 5-9-2.

Who is injured for Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings?

Listed out or doubtful: Vegas Golden Knights: Noah Hanifin, Parker Wotherspoon. Los Angeles Kings: Kevin Fiala, Jakub Dvorak. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings played?

crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

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