Welcome to the NHL On Tap, a daily look at the games on the NHL schedule. There is one game on the schedule for Wednesday, which is nationally televised in the United States and Canada:
Game of the day
New Jersey Devils at Los Angeles Kings (6 p.m. ET; FDSNW, MSGSN, NHLN, SN)
The Kings (21-10-5) are in competition for the top spot in the Pacific Division, competing with the Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers, and have taken 22 of a possible 28 in their past 14 games (10-2-2), including two straight wins. Los Angeles is almost unbeatable at Crypto.com Arena, going 12-2-1 and has the fewest home losses in the League. It’s the first time the Kings have won at least 12 games in their first 15 since the 2012-13 season. Kings captain Anze Kopitar scored the game-winner in a 5-4 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday. It’s the 206th time in his career he has factored in on a winning goal. Sidney Crosby (265), Alex Ovechkin (235), Evgeni Malkin (225) and Patrick Kane (207) are the only other active players with more. The Devils (24-13-3) are coming off a 3-2 loss to the against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday and have lost two straight in regulation for just he second time this season. New Jersey is in the middle of a six-game road trip, which included a 5-2 loss at the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, and is 12-7-0 away from home this season.
As the calendar flips to 2022, the NHL is in full swing with a slate of exciting matchups on tap. One game to keep an eye on is the showdown between the New Jersey Devils and the Los Angeles Kings.
Both teams are looking to start the new year on a high note and secure a crucial win in the competitive Western Conference. The Devils have been playing solid hockey lately, led by the dynamic duo of Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier. Meanwhile, the Kings have been finding success with their balanced scoring attack and strong defensive play.
With both teams hungry for a victory, this game is sure to be a fast-paced and entertaining affair. So grab your popcorn, settle in, and get ready to ring in the new year with some thrilling NHL action. Let’s see which team will come out on top and kick off 2022 with a bang!
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