Florida Panthers vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction 1/22/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Florida Panthers vs Los Angeles Kings prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, January 22nd at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Florida Panthers Betting Preview

The Florida Panthers are playing a late game against the Ducks on Tuesday, which will not be reflected in this article. The Panthers are 27-17-3 this year after they defeated Anaheim by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Florida scored once in the second and twice in the third for the shutout win. The Panthers outshot Anaheim by a total of 45-34, won 56.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Boqvist, Lundell, and Forsling, while Knight stopped all 34 shots that he faced in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Panthers lost to the Red Wings by a score of 5-2 but did beat the Devils by a score of 2-1 before that. Florida has split their last six games and they are currently second in the Atlantic standings with 57 points. Florida has scored 3.17 goals per game and they have allowed 3.02 goals against per game, while also going 24.5% on the power play and 78.8% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with 27 goals, 24 assists, and 122 shots on goal, while Matthew Tkachuk has added 14 goals, 26 assists, and 118 shots on goal this year. Spencer Knight is 9-6-1 with a 2.45 goals against average and a .905 save percentage this season. 

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are 25-14-5 this year after they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Los Angeles cut the deficit to 3-1 in the second period, but they allowed the last two goals for the blowout loss. The Kings were outshot by a total of 32-26, won 46.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got their lone goal from Kempe, while Rittich stopped 28 out of 32 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Kings lost to the Kraken by a score of 4-2 but did beat the Canucks by a score of 5-1 before that. Los Angeles has lost four of their last five games and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 55 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.93 goals per game and they have allowed 2.48 goals against per game, while also going 16.5% on the power play and 82.6% on the penalty kill this season. Anze Kopitar has led LA with 12 goals, 31 assists, and 57 shots on goal, while Adrian Kempe has added 23 goals, 20 assists, and 126 shots on goal. Darcy Kuemper is 13-4-5 with a 2.10 goals against average and a .922 save percentage this season. The Kings will take on the Blue Jackets after this game.

Florida Panthers vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction 

Florida comes into this game on a back-to-back, but they have been very solid on the road this year. The Panthers have had some trouble stringing wins together over the last few weeks, but they are still one of the top teams in the East. Los Angeles is 14-3-1 at home this year, but they have not played well in their last five games. The Kings have been low-scoring all season and they have scored two goals or fewer in six of their last seven games. Take the under in this matchup.