Team Records:
Rangers: 8 - 6 - 4 (20 pts)
Kings: 11 - 8 - 2 (24 pts)
Kings Notes:
The LA Kings aim for their sixth straight home win and their fifth consecutive at home against the Rangers. The Kings are 7-3 in their last 10 games against the Rangers at Crypto.com Arena dating back to Dec. 18, 2008.
Only the Florida Panthers (776) and New Jersey Devils (692) have put up more shots for than the Kings (682) this season.
Since the 2018-19 season, no defenseman has more power-play goals in the league than Drew Doughty (23).
Rangers Notes:
The Rangers lead the NHL with three players on their team having at least 20 points; Artemi Panarin (5-17=22), Mike Zibanejad (10-11=21) and Adam Fox (6-15=21).
The Rangers special teams both rank in the NHL's top 10; power play (9th, 23.5%), penalty kill (5th, 83.0%).
Who to Watch:
Trevor Moore, who has recorded four goals in his last three games. Moore recorded his first career hat trick last week against the Edmonton Oilers.
Last year's 50-goal scorer Chris Kreider, who ranks second of the Rangers in goals (7). Last season Kreider led the NHL in power play goal with 26. Kreider has four power play goals in 19 games this season.
