Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 2/25/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Fanduel Sports Network West

The Vegas Golden Knights (27-16-14) are on their way to Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday where they will compete against the Los Angeles Kings (23-19-14).

The Vegas Golden Knights had a good night with a 4-1 win over the Kings in the last game they played. The Golden Knights had a good offensive outing in the victory. While out there on the ice, they earned a goal on 4 out of the 22 shots they attempted. Moreover, they had 2 power play opportunities and were able to notch 1 goal. Vegas had 15 penalty mins in this contest.

In terms of their goal scoring prowess, the Vegas Golden Knights have accounted for 190 goals (10th in the NHL) on the year and have allowed 173. For the current campaign, the have a total of 68 points and their points percentage is .596. Vegas is sitting with 165 power play opportunities and they have notched 42 goals during those chances, giving them a rate of 25.45%. When at even strength, the Golden Knights have surrendered 148 goals while scoring 148 of their own. Vegas has taken 1,644 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.6%. The Golden Knights thus far have had 1,418 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .878. Vegas Golden Knights opponents have tallied 134 power play tries (32nd in the NHL) and have tallied 25 goals in those attempts.

The man in goal for this game is Adin Hill. In his career, Hill has compiled 96 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .519. His save percentage currently is at .907 for his 9,885 mins played. Hill has had 5,233 shots against him and he has 4,746 saves. The opposition has been able to score 487 goals against Hill in his career and his goals against rate is 2.63. He has an overall mark of 100-67-16 and he has gotten the start in 185 games. Hill has been in goal for 198 matchups during his NHL career.

When they were on the ice last, Los Angeles went up against the Golden Knights in a game where the Kings went home in defeat by a mark of 4-1. They had 5 power play opportunities in this contest but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Kings converted 1 goal out of the 33 shots on goal they attempted.

Los Angeles has taken 1,545 shots (22nd in the league) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.19%, while allowing the opposition 1,516 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 76.63% on their opponents 184 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 89.8%. They have a total of 169 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play rate of 15.98%. The Kings have accumulated 115 goals at even strength and 27 goals (29th in hockey) while on the power play. They have permitted 155 goals to be scored by way of 112 goals at even strength and 43 goals while they were shorthanded. On the year, the Los Angeles Kings have accumulated 142 goals, 60 points, as well as a points percentage of .536.

On the other side of the ice you will find Darcy Kuemper in goal. Kuemper has accumulated a career mark of 223-157-62 and has played in 475 games. Kuemper's quality start percentage sits at 55.9% and he has qualified for 254 quality starts in his NHL career. He has racked up 12,122 stops out of the 13,267 shots taken against him, which gives him a save % of .914. His opponents are averaging 2.52 goals per contest and he has conceded 1,145 goals overall. He has started in 454 contests and his ice time sits at 23,354 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Vegas

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