Los Angeles in action against Minnesota following shootout victory

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Minnesota Wild vs. Los Angeles Kings NHL game to be played on January 5, 2026 on ESPN.

Wild rally from a goal down four times but fall to Kings in a shootout: Takeaways

Minnesota was resilient time after time on Saturday night in Los Angeles, coming away with a hard-earned point.

Analysis: Wild have a chance to work on playoff survival skills with Kings rematch

The Minnesota Wild get a second straight game vs. the Kings on Monday night in L.A. and the opportunity to make corrections on the fly, a big factor in the postseason.

Why Jim Hiller Is Quietly Sliding Toward The Hot Seat In Los Angeles

Less than a year ago, Jim Hiller tied a franchise record for points and had the Kings playing strong night in and night out. The future was looking bright with Hiller and Los Angeles, but a year later,

Will Ferrell Is Ready to Skate as He Shows Up at Los Angeles Kings Game in Full NHL Referee Gear: 'I'm Very Nimble'

The actor spoke to Kings' reporter Carrlyn Bathe during the game, where he joked around about meatloaf, his nimbleness and more. "I've always been in support of the NHL referees," Ferrell told Bathe, joking that he served as a trainer for the two referees calling the game.
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