Overview
- Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm Pacific at Crypto.com Arena with television coverage on FanDuel Sports.
- Columbus PR confirmed Zach Werenski will miss the game with a lower‑body injury and is listed day‑to‑day after leaving Saturday’s contest in Anaheim.
- With Darcy Kuemper on injured reserve, Anton Forsberg is projected as the Kings starter, with local reporting suggesting he could be used for both games of the back‑to‑back.
- Los Angeles is evaluating internal options at 3C, with Alex Turcotte listed between wingers in projected lines as the team assesses roles following the Danault trade.
- The matchup comes with Columbus at 14‑15‑6 and includes context of LA’s eight‑game point streak against the Blue Jackets and a push to bank points before the brief Christmas break.