NHL Preview: Kraken vs. Kings – Battle for the Pacific
🏒 NHL Preview: Kraken vs. Kings – Battle for the Pacific
February 4, 2026
A direct showdown in the Pacific Division! Tonight, the Seattle Kraken visit the Crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles Kings in a crucial matchup for both teams' playoff aspirations.
🏒 NHL Preview: Kraken vs. Kings – Battle for the Pacific
February 4, 2026 | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
The Seattle Kraken (26-20-9) arrive in Los Angeles looking to maintain their dominance over the Kings (23-17-14) this season. Seattle leads the season series 2-0, and a victory today would allow them to pull away from the LA squad in the standings, where they are currently separated by only one point.
🥅 Goaltender Matchup
Seattle: Philipp Grubauer is expected to get the start, coming in with a solid .916 save percentage.
LA: Darcy Kuemper will look to shut the door for the Kings; he boasts 14 wins and a 2.55 goals-against average.
🌟 Players to Watch
Adrian Kempe (LA): The offensive engine for the Kings with 45 points (20 goals and 25 assists).
Jordan Eberle (SEA): The Kraken captain leads his team with 38 points and has been a key factor in Power Play situations.
📊 Key Facts
Recent Form: Seattle is coming off a loss to Anaheim but had won their previous 4 games. The Kings have had an inconsistent stretch, with 3 of their last 5 games decided in overtime or shootouts.
Effectiveness: The Kings have a superior Penalty Kill (77.3%) compared to Seattle (72.1%), which could be a deciding factor if the game becomes physical.
📉 Pacific Division Standings
| Team | Record | Points |
| Vegas | 25-16-14 | 64 |
| Edmonton | 28-21-8 | 64 |
| Anaheim | 30-23-3 | 63 |
| Seattle | 26-20-9 | 61 |
| Los Angeles | 23-17-14 | 60 |
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