Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Los Angeles Kings Picks and Prediction for Thursday October 16, 2025
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On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Penguins (2-1) face off against the Los Angeles Kings (1-2-1) at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. This game will be aired on ESPN+. Keep up to date with all the NHL action, with our NHL predictions.
Game Information for Penguins vs Kings
- October 16, 2025
- 10:00pm EST
- crypto.com Arena
- ESPN+
Los Angeles Kings Form & Recent Results
The Los Angeles Kings are entering this game looking to break a two-game losing streak, having lost three out of their first four games of the season. Most recently, they suffered a 4-3 shootout defeat against the Minnesota Wild, a game in which Adrian Kempe stood out by picking up both a goal and an assist. Kempe, along with Kevin Fiala, was a major offensive force for the Kings last year, as both players finished the season with 35 goals each. Kempe was particularly impressive as he led the team in overall points with 73, thanks to his combined scoring and playmaking abilities. Anze Kopitar was the Kings’ top facilitator, ending the previous season with a team-high of 46 assists. Looking back at the end of last season, Los Angeles was particularly potent offensively, averaging 4.6 goals over their final five regular-season games. For the entire season, the Kings averaged 3 goals per game, and they’ll be looking to rediscover that scoring touch as they move forward into the season.
Pittsburgh Penguins Form & Recent Results
The Pittsburgh Penguins come into this matchup having dropped their most recent game before heading to Anaheim, but prior to that setback, they had won two of their first three games this season. In their last outing, a tough 6-1 defeat against the New York Rangers, the Penguins’ only goal came from Ben Kindel. Reflecting back on the previous season, Rickard Rakell emerged as the team’s top goal scorer, finding the back of the net 35 times. Sidney Crosby was just behind him, racking up 33 goals for the year. Crosby also led the Penguins in both assists and total points, continuing to be a driving force for the team’s offense. Looking at the end of last season, the Penguins averaged 3.2 goals per game over their final five games, showing a knack for finding offense down the stretch. Over the course of the entire season, Pittsburgh maintained an average of 3 goals per game. As they prepare for this next road test, the Penguins are eager to keep their strong play away from home going.
Key Players for Penguins and Kings
- Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby last year: 33 goals, 58 assists, 91 points
- Los Angeles’ Adrian Kempe last season: 35 goals, 73 points
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- LA -210/PIT +175, O/U 5.5
Kings vs Penguins Picks and Prediction
The Kings are coming off a tough shootout defeat against Minnesota and are eager to secure their first victory on home ice this season as they host the Penguins in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh is aiming to pick up their second win away from home, hoping that a strong performance in LA will build some positive momentum for the games ahead. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Kings win 4-2.
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