Kings start 2025 with a stiff test against New Jersey

The Kings will ring in the New Year with its first heavyweight bout, kicking off 2025 with a showdown against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday.

Both teams have had to work to keep pace in competitive divisions. The Kings haven’t lost consecutive games since Nov. 20, compiling the third-best points percentage in the NHL since that time. The only issue? Both teams ahead of them during that span were also in the Pacific Division. The Edmonton Oilers lost to the Kings and Ducks over the weekend...