The Facts
- Two table neighbours face each other in what promises to be a tight contest (ranked 14th and 12th).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Los Angeles won 1.
- Each of the two teams is seeking greater consistency after recent ups and downs.
- Buffalo could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- Both teams have recently been through a demanding run of away matches.
- The probabilities of winning are closely matched between the two contenders.
- Our forecast points to a victory for Los Angeles in today's match, at odds of 2.53.
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Los Angeles has recorded 8 wins, 0 draws, and 12 losses, with a goal aggregate of 41:59 (averaging 2.1:3 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Los Angeles against this opponent, the record stands at 5 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses, with 21:24 goals (averaging 2.1:2.4 per game).
Standings
MainWestern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Edmonton Oilers | 13 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 56:43 | 20 |
| 2 | Minnesota Wild | 14 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 44:31 | 20 |
| 3 | Vegas Golden Knights | 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 51:39 | 19 |
| 4 | Seattle Kraken | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 50:46 | 17 |
| 5 | Utah Mammoth | 13 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 47:43 | 16 |
| 6 | Dallas Stars | 12 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 33:25 | 15 |
| 7 | Colorado Avalanche | 13 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 54:42 | 15 |
| 8 | Nashville Predators | 12 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 34:39 | 13 |
| 9 | San Jose Sharks | 13 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 37:45 | 13 |
| 10 | St. Louis Blues | 12 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 35:37 | 11 |
| 11 | Anaheim Ducks | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 37:43 | 11 |
| 12 | Winnipeg Jets | 12 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 28:36 | 11 |
| 13 | Calgary Flames | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 28:45 | 10 |
| 14 | Los Angeles Kings | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 28:37 | 8 |
| 15 | Chicago Blackhawks | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 26:44 | 8 |
| 16 | Vancouver Canucks | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 43:65 | 7 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 14 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 53:34 | 22 |
| 2 | Boston Bruins | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 49:28 | 19 |
| 3 | Montreal Canadiens | 12 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 38:36 | 16 |
| 4 | New Jersey Devils | 13 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 43:38 | 16 |
| 5 | Florida Panthers | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 39:37 | 16 |
| 6 | Ottawa Senators | 13 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 39:38 | 16 |
| 7 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 15 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 56:51 | 16 |
| 8 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 38:34 | 15 |
| 9 | New York Rangers | 14 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 44:42 | 15 |
| 10 | Washington Capitals | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 39:34 | 14 |
| 11 | New York Islanders | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 36:32 | 14 |
| 12 | Buffalo Sabres | 12 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 33:41 | 13 |
| 13 | Detroit Red Wings | 12 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 33:37 | 13 |
| 14 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 40:40 | 11 |
| 15 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 10 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 26:33 | 10 |
| 16 | Philadelphia Flyers | 15 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 29:51 | 10 |
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