Los Angeles Kings
Current season record
3–6–2 · 8 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
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Los Angeles Kings vs New Jersey Devils — Thursday, December 12, 2024 Game Analysis
Los Angeles Kings at New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Final.
Los Angeles Kings vs New Jersey Devils Game Summary — Thursday, December 12, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Initial summary · A fuller recap will replace this when published.
New Jersey Devils defeated Los Angeles Kings 3–1. The game was played at Prudential Center.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Los Angeles Kings vs New Jersey Devils Game Analysis — Thursday, December 12, 2024
By Hockey in 60
New Jersey Devils paired the victory with a 26–14 advantage in shots on goal, accounting for 65.0% of the two teams’ combined shots. It recorded 1.9 times as many shots on target, a substantial volume advantage alongside the win. Shot totals alone do not show the quality of those chances or how the balance changed while either team was protecting a lead.
Los Angeles Kings converted 0 of 1 power plays (0.0%); New Jersey Devils converted 0 of 1 power plays (0.0%). Neither team added a power-play goal, so neither gained a scoring edge from converting its man advantages.
Los Angeles Kings won 56% of faceoffs yet was outshot 26–14. The faceoff advantage was not accompanied by a shot-volume advantage in the full-game totals. Winning a draw can provide an initial chance to control the puck, but it does not establish sustained possession or attacking pressure; zone entries, puck recovery and chance-quality data would be needed to explain the disconnect.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
Los Angeles Kings vs New Jersey Devils Official Game Highlights — Thursday, December 12, 2024
Los Angeles Kings vs New Jersey Devils Game Statistics — Thursday, December 12, 2024
| Statistic | Los Angeles Kings | New Jersey Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 14 | 26 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 0 |
| Power-play opportunities | 1 | 1 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 56.0 | 44.0 |
| Hits | 18 | 27 |
| Blocked shots | 20 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 4 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 15 |
| Penalty minutes | 2 | 2 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
New Jersey Devils won 3–1 at Prudential Center.
Who scored
- Jordan Spence Goal (2) Slap Shot, assists: Alex Laferriere (10), Phillip Danault (12)
- Ondrej Palat Goal (5) Tip-In, assists: Jack Hughes (25), Jesper Bratt (26)
- Jack Hughes Goal (12) Wrist Shot, assists: Ondrej Palat (6), Brenden Dillon (7)
- Brett Pesce Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Jack Hughes (26)
Goalies
- David Rittich stopped 23 of 26 for Los Angeles Kings.
- Jacob Markstrom stopped 13 of 14 for New Jersey Devils.
Jack Hughes Goal (12) Wrist Shot, assists: Ondrej Palat (6), Brenden Dillon (7) That made the score 1–2 in the 3rd, and New Jersey Devils stayed ahead.