New Jersey vs Los Angeles Prediction 14 March 2026
🔊 New Jersey are set to host Los Angeles on their home ice in an NHL regular-season clash. Sheldon Keefe's squad are navigating a challenging season, striving to stabilize their performance as the championship nears its conclusion. Meanwhile, Los Angeles continue their push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference and are in desperate need of points. Will the Devils capitalize on their home-ice advantage and replicate their earlier season victory over the Kings, or will Los Angeles manage to exact revenge?
Head-to-Head
📊 The last time these teams faced off was in early November of last year, when New Jersey confidently defeated Los Angeles on the road with a 4-1 scoreline. Despite this, the Kings significantly outshot their opponents, 43 to 22 on target, but failed to capitalize on their chances. Over the last five head-to-head encounters, Los Angeles holds a slight edge with 3 wins compared to New Jersey's 2, indicating a fairly even matchup between the teams.
Head-to-head statistics New Jersey - Los Angeles
New Jersey Devils Team Overview
New Jersey sit 15th in the Eastern Conference, having accumulated 66 points with a goal difference of 170-197. The team is enduring a challenging season and currently finds themselves outside the playoff spots. Heading into this game, the Devils are coming off two consecutive losses - they narrowly fell to Calgary (4-5) in their latest outing, and previously suffered a shutout defeat against Detroit (0-3).
However, before these setbacks, New Jersey enjoyed a solid stretch with four straight victories. During this run, they managed to beat the Rangers (6-3) and edged out Toronto in a shootout (4-3). Offensively, the Devils strive to play aggressively, but their inconsistent defense often results in conceding a high number of goals.
Match Results: New Jersey Devils
Los Angeles Kings Team Overview
Los Angeles currently sit 8th in the Western Conference, having accumulated 67 points with a goal difference of 169-192. The team is still in the hunt for a playoff spot and is striving to consistently earn points. In their latest outing, the Kings managed to defeat the Islanders 3-2.
Over their last five games, the team has secured three victories and suffered two losses. One of those recent defeats came on the road against Boston (1-2), where the match extended into overtime. Los Angeles are known for playing until the final whistle-actively engaging in physical play and often ramping up the pressure in the closing stages, trying to turn the tide of the game.
Match Results: Los Angeles Kings
⚡️ Key Players
In recent games for New Jersey, Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt, and Nico Hischier have been standout performers. Hughes has tallied 8 points (4 goals, 4 assists) over the last five games, remaining the driving force of the team's offense. Bratt consistently contributes to creating scoring opportunities, recording 6 points (1 goal, 5 assists). Hischier plays a crucial role as the center, aiding the team both offensively and defensively.For Los Angeles, Anze Kopitar, Brandt Clarke, and Andrei Kuzmenko continue to be pivotal. Kopitar has notched 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists) in recent matches, maintaining his significant impact on the team's attacking plays. Clarke often pushes forward from the defense and regularly participates in scoring combinations.
🥅 Goaltenders
New Jersey shares goaltending duties between Jake Allen and Jacob Markstrom. Allen has appeared in 29 games with a goals-against average of 2.64 and a save percentage of 90.7%. Markstrom has played 37 games, posting a 3.11 GAA and an 88.6% save percentage.Los Angeles relies primarily on Darcy Kuemper, who has played in 41 games with a 2.68 GAA and an 89.7% save percentage. Anton Forsberg also sees playing time, with a GAA of 2.74 and a save percentage of 90.3%.
Editor's Prediction
Despite recent losses, New Jersey have significantly improved their offensive play, consistently creating numerous scoring opportunities against opponents. In their last six games, the Devils have scored at least three goals in five of them, showcasing their strong attacking potential. New Jersey are particularly effective on home ice, averaging around 3.8 goals per game in their last five home matches.
While Los Angeles are considered the favorites in this matchup, their defense on the road has been less than reliable, conceding an average of about three goals per game. Given New Jersey's recent scoring form and their offensive statistics at home, New Jersey's team total over 2.5 goals appears to be a reasonable and logical choice for this encounter.
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