The Kings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings] are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Sharks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks], which saw Macklin Celebrini score [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings/latest-news/kings-fall-4-3-to-sharks-in-ot-after-costly-turnover] in the late minutes of the 3rd to tie the game and have a hand in William Eklund's game-winning goal. The Jets [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/winnipeg-jets] are currently on an 11-game losing streak after losing 4-3 to the Edmonton Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers] last night. While the Jets [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/winnipeg-jets] are on a losing skid, the Kings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings] cannot go into this game thinking it is a free win, as the Jets will be desperate for a win. PROJECTED KINGS LINES Here are the projected lines [https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-lineup-projections-2025-26-season] for the Kings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings] tonight: Taylor Ward - Alex Laferriere - Adrian Kempe Warren Foegele - Quinton Byfield - Jeff Malott Kevin Fiala - Alex Turcotte - Andrei Kuzmenko Samuel Helenius - Andre Lee Mikey Anderson - Drew Doughty Joel Edmundson - Brandt Clarke Brian Dumoulin - Cody Ceci Jacob Moverare Darcy Kuemper Anton Forsberg PROJECTED JETS LINES Here are the projected lines [https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-lineup-projections-2025-26-season] for the Jets [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/winnipeg-jets] tonight: Kyle Connor - Mark Scheifele - Alex Iafallo Cole Perfetti - Jonathan Toews - Gabriel Vilardi Morgan Barron - Adam Lowry - Nino Niederreiter Cole Koepke - Danny Zhilkin - Tanner Pearson Josh Morrissey - Dylan DeMelo Dylan Samberg - Neal Pionk Logan Stanley - Luke Schenn Eric Comrie Connor Hellebuyck LINE CHANGES AND INJURIES The Kings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings] placed Trevor Moore [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings/latest-news/kings-moore-placed-on-ir-guttman-recalled-from-ahl-reign] on injured reserve on Thursday; it will be his 5th straight missed game. The Kings also recalled forward Cole Guttman from the Ontario Reign. The Kings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings] will also be without Anze Kopitar and Joel Armia. The Kings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings] are expected to have the same 11 forward and 7 defence lineup they used in the game against the San Jose Sharks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks]. The Jets [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/winnipeg-jets] are expected to use the same lineup as last night, with Eric Comrie getting the start. KEY FACTORS The Kings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings] need to continue the strong offensive play they have shown over the last 3 games. The Kings lost the Sharks game dramatically, but they continued to show improvement in their offence. Quinton Byfield has started playing much better, recording 3 points in his last 3 games. Fiala has been on fire recently, scoring 4 points in his last 3 games. Even with the injuries stacking up on the Kings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings], it has not slowed them down, and tonight is a great opportunity to continue the point streak. While the Jets [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/winnipeg-jets] are sitting 32nd in the NHL, they are no pushover, especially with Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele, who are both point-per-game players. The Kings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings] need to keep playing the way they have been, and it will give them the best possible chance to defeat the Jets [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/winnipeg-jets] tonight. My prediction for tonight is that the Kings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings]' recent offensive success will continue, and they will start their 2-game road trip with a 4-2 Win.
