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 Pittsburgh Penguins — Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Game Analysis
Los Angeles Kings at Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Final/OT.
Game Analysis
PPG Paints Arena
- USSN-PIT, FDSNW
- CanadaSportsnet
PIT
- Evgeni Malkin (7)
- Matt Grzelcyk (1)
- Rickard Rakell (14)
LAK
Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game Summary — Tuesday, December 17, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Initial summary · A fuller recap will replace this when published.
Pittsburgh Penguins defeated Los Angeles Kings 3–2 in overtime. The game was played at PPG Paints Arena.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game Analysis — Tuesday, December 17, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Both teams recorded 31 shots on goal, so shot volume does not explain Pittsburgh Penguins’s advantage. The difference lay in the number of those shots that became goals, rather than in the number reaching the net. A box score alone cannot determine whether that reflected better chances, finishing or goaltending.
Los Angeles Kings converted 0 of 3 power plays (0.0%); Pittsburgh Penguins converted 0 of 3 power plays (0.0%). Neither team added a power-play goal, so neither gained a scoring edge from converting its man advantages.
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 Pittsburgh Penguins Official Game Highlights — Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game Statistics — Tuesday, December 17, 2024
| Statistic | Los Angeles Kings | Pittsburgh Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 31 | 31 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 0 |
| Power-play opportunities | 3 | 3 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Hits | 15 | 18 |
| Blocked shots | 14 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 13 |
| Penalty minutes | 6 | 6 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Pittsburgh Penguins won 3–2 at PPG Paints Arena.
Who scored
- Adrian Kempe Goal (16) Wrist Shot, assists: Anze Kopitar (27), Vladislav Gavrikov (10)
- Evgeni Malkin Goal (7) Backhand, assists: Michael Bunting (8), Bryan Rust (9)
- Alex Turcotte Goal (4) Wrist Shot, assists: Vladislav Gavrikov (11), Jordan Spence (6)
- Matt Grzelcyk Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Sidney Crosby (23), Rickard Rakell (10)
- Rickard Rakell Goal (14) Tip-In, assists: Erik Karlsson (18), Michael Bunting (9)
Goalies
- Darcy Kuemper stopped 28 of 31 for Los Angeles Kings.
- Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 29 of 31 for Pittsburgh Penguins.
Rickard Rakell Goal (14) Tip-In, assists: Erik Karlsson (18), Michael Bunting (9) That made the score 2–3 in the OT, and Pittsburgh Penguins stayed ahead.