Weekly Recap: Highlights from the Week That Was & Insights for the Week Ahead – November 25

Weekly Recap: Highlights from the Week That Was & Insights for the Week Ahead – November 25

November 25, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Sports

The Week That Was

The Kings played just two games this week. They scored a total of four goals in those games. The team finished with a record of 1 win and 1 loss for the week. They currently sit third in the Pacific Division with 25 points and an overall record of 11 wins, 7 losses, and 3 overtime losses after 21 games.

Game Recaps:

11/20: LAK 0 @ BUF 1

11/23: LAK 2 @ SEA 1

Notable News:

  • Anze Kopitar led the Kings with 2 points (0 goals, 2 assists) this week.
  • Adrian Kempe scored the first goal against the Kraken, bringing his season total to 10 goals, best on the team.
  • Kopitar remains the Kings’ leading scorer with 23 points (5 goals, 18 assists) in 21 games.
  • David Rittich replaced the injured Darcy Kuemper and started both games, allowing only 2 goals and making 37 saves on 39 shots.
  • The Kings’ power play scored 1 goal on 6 attempts, ranking 28th in the NHL at 15.6%.
  • On penalty kill, the Kings were successful 5 out of 6 times, ranking 12th in the NHL at 80.6%.

The Week Ahead

This week, the Kings will play four games. They start with a road game against the San Jose Sharks on Monday night. The Kings will alternate home and road games. Their next opponents include the Anaheim Ducks, Winnipeg Jets, and Ottawa Senators.

In San Jose, this will be their third meeting this season. After each team won at home earlier in the season, the Kings will face the Sharks one last time before heading home. They will also see Macklin Celebrini for the first time, who is the first overall draft pick of 2024. The Sharks have earned points in 6 of their last 10 games.

On Wednesday, the Kings will host the 17-4-0 Winnipeg Jets, currently the best team in the NHL. The Jets have a strong overall record and have seen consistent play from their key players like Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele.

On Friday, the Kings will face the Anaheim Ducks in a day game. The Ducks have struggled for scoring but have solid goaltending. The Kings lead the Ducks by six points in the standings.

Finally, the Kings will play against the Ottawa Senators, who are currently on a five-game losing streak. The Senators are allowing a high number of goals this season but excel on the power play.

Upcoming Games:

  • 11/29 @ Anaheim Ducks @ 12:30 PM (FanDuel Sports Network)

All Kings games are available on the ESPN LA App.