Los Angeles Kings vs Florida Panthers, Picks and Prediction, Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Los Angeles Kings face the Florida Panthers with both teams heading in opposite directions at the moment. The Kings are 14-9-9 and in third place in the Pacific Division but they’ve lost three games in a row. The Panthers have a 17-13-2 record, and with two wins in a row, they are in fourth place in the Atlantic Division. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Kings vs Panthers prediction!
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Kings awful offense has let them down
The Kings are falling apart in recent games with their offense letting them down, scoring only 2.59 goals per game, with only four goals in the last three games. Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala have scored 22 goals and 28 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only five skaters have seven goals or more and opponents can eliminate the hapless offense as a result.
The offense has struggled but the defense has been a bright spot, allowing only 2.53 goals per game. Michael Anderson and Drew Doughty have combined for 4.6 defensive point shares, while Joel Edmundson and Brandt Clarke have combined for 4.1 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. The hope is that goaltender Anton Forsberg improves as he’s struggled lately, allowing six goals in his last two starts.
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Key injury report for Kings
- Darcy Kuemper was placed on injured reserve. Is the starting goaltender for the Kings.
Florida will lean on offense to turn the season around
The Panthers have turned a corner with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.19 goals per game with nine goals in the last two games. Brad Marchand and Sam Reinhart have scored 36 goals and 31 assists while Anton Lundell, Carter Verhaeghe, and Sam Bennett have combined for 30 goals and 43 assists to give the Panthers multiple great forward lines.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.13 goals per game. Niko Mikkola and Seth Jones have combined for 3.7 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to carry the puck into the offensive zone and find open shots on the net. The hope is that goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky keeps playing well as he’s allowed only two goals in his last two starts.
Key injury report for Panthers
- Matthew Tkachuk (groin) has returned to practice. He has 13 assists and is key part of the forward unit.
- Gustav Forsling is day-to-day. Is a key part of the defense.
Kings vs Panthers Pick
Money Line Pick For Kings vs Panthers
- Panthers (-135) (4 units)
The Kings are having a great season but the Panthers have two wins in a row, and they look to take over this game from the first period. The Panthers, who average 3.19 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Brad Marchand, Anton Lundell, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Panthers should limit a Kings offense that has scored only four goals in the last three games with Sergei Bobrovsky building off of two strong starts where he’s allowed only two goals and blanking the shots on the net, while Niko Mikkola and Seth Jones create turnovers in all three zones. The Panthers should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.
Take the Panthers' money line as home Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Kings vs Panthers
- Over 5.5 (5 Units)
The Panthers are led by their offense, and this game looks to be a high-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Kings should create plenty of scoring chances against the Panthers, who allow 3.13 goals per game, with Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Panthers, who have scored nine goals in their last two games, should run up the score with Brad Marchand, Sam Reinhart, Anton Lundell, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence while creating open shots with effective puck movement to overwhelm the Kings defense. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 5.5 goals.
The Kings head to Florida to face the Panthers, who have won back-to-back games.
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