Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty went on injured reserve Thursday after being hit by a shot in his left foot.

Right now, the Los Angeles Kings’ penalty-kill unit is more likely to score a goal than their power-play unit. Needless to say, that isn’t a formula for winning hockey.

The Los Angeles Kings, with a 10-6-5 record, are set to host the Boston Bruins (12-10-0) on November 21, 2025, at 10:30 p.m. ET. Both teams are coming off recent losses, but the Bruins boast a stronger offense while the Kings have a tighter defense.

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins play the Los Angeles Kings in a non-conference matchup. Pittsburgh is 9-4-3 overall and 4-1-1 at home. The Penguins rank 10th in NHL play serving 9.5 penalty minutes per game.

LOS ANGELES - The Boston Bruins defeated the Los Angeles Kings, 2-1, at Crypto.com Arena on November 21, 2025 and The Sporting Tribune's Jordan Teller was there to capture the following TST Images.

Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) on Thursday, November 20, 2025. USA TV & Streaming: American viewers can stream the game exclusively on ESPN+ and Hulu. It will not be available on traditional national cable channels tonight, so you will need a subscription to one of these platforms to watch the live feed.

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings are looking to build upon a four-game win streak with a victory against the Washington Capitals. Washington is 8-8-2 overall and 4-4-1 at home. The Capitals have gone 7-3-1 when scoring three or more goals.

The Los Angeles Kings continue to climb in The Hockey News' power rankings. The surge toward the top five is all thanks to the team's ability to defend as a unit, respectable goaltending, and road dominance.