Utah Hockey Club at Los Angeles Kings NHL Predictions
2026-12-26 • Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Kings vs Utah Hockey Club @ 7:00 PM PST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
LAK: 43.1%
UTA: 56.9%
Expected Goals
LAK: 2.41
UTA: 3.03
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 46%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
LAK
Darcy Kuemper - 19-14-15 | 0.891 SV% | 2.78 GAA
UTA
Karel Vejmelka - 38-20-3 | 0.896 SV% | 2.75 GAA
| Stat | LAK | UTA |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.913 | 0.895 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.833 | 0.881 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.845 | 0.914 |
| GAA | 2.27 | 2.68 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • LAK at home vs UTA: 2-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-28 | LAK 2 - 6 UTA | UTA | UTA |
| 2026-03-22 | UTA 4 - 3 LAK | UTA | UTA |
| 2025-12-08 | UTA 2 - 4 LAK | LAK | UTA |
| 2025-04-03 | UTA 2 - 4 LAK | LAK | UTA |
| 2025-02-22 | LAK 5 - 3 UTA | LAK | LAK |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-26 at 7:00 PM PST.
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