Vegas Golden Knights Aim for Fifth Straight Win Against Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles, January 14, 2026 – The Vegas Golden Knights, riding a four-game winning streak, face the Los Angeles Kings in a crucial Pacific Division matchup at Crypto.com Arena. With both teams battling for playoff positioning, the Knights seek to extend their momentum while the Kings look to snap a recent skid.
Recent Form and Standings
The Golden Knights entered the game with a record of 21-11-12, holding a slim lead atop the Pacific Division with 54 points. They swept their season series against the San Jose Sharks on January 11, 2026, with a 7-2 victory, highlighted by Tomas Hertl’s five points. The Kings, at 19-16-10 and 48 points, lost 3-1 to the Dallas Stars on January 12, 2026, marking their third loss in four games. The teams last met on October 8, 2025, when the Kings won 6-5 in a shootout in Las Vegas.
Key Facts and Stats
| Team | Record | Goals For/Game | Goals Against/Game | Power Play % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegas Golden Knights | 21-11-12 | 3.17 | 2.90 | 26.1 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 19-16-10 | 2.55 | 2.68 | 16.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the game?
The game is scheduled for January 14, 2026, at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. It will be broadcast on TNT.
Who are the key players to watch?
For the Golden Knights, watch Tomas Hertl, who leads the team in points against the Kings historically, and Jack Eichel, on a hot streak. For the Kings, Adrian Kempe and Anze Kopitar are pivotal, though Kopitar is dealing with a lower-body injury.
What are the injury concerns?
The Golden Knights are missing Brandon Saad (undisclosed), Brett Howden (lower body), and goalies Carter Hart and Adin Hill (both lower body). The Kings have Anze Kopitar (lower body) and Trevor Moore (upper body) sidelined.