Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings Injury Report

On October 16, 2025, the Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA for an NHL showdown broadcast on sportsnet pt, espn+, and fdsw. Bettors should prepare for potential lineup shifts as both clubs cope with key absences.

Injury report: Anze Kopitar (Center) is Day-To-Day with an undisclosed issue and is expected to miss, Corey Perry (Right Wing) remains on injured reserve, and Darcy Kuemper (Goaltender) has a Day-To-Day status after returning to practice this week. For the Pittsburgh Penguins, Kevin Hayes (Right Wing) is on injured reserve but could return soon, while Joel Blomqvist (Goaltender) and Rutger McGroarty (Right Wing) remain on IR with no return date. These absences will test both teams’ depth and influence scoring opportunities. Stay updated with the full NHL injury report full NHL injury report.

With goaltending questions and missing core forwards, expect a higher-scoring affair. Over 5.5 total goals is an attractive wager given these uncertainties. Ready to bet smarter? Start your OddsTrader Turbo subscription now or place your bet with a U.S. regulated sportsbook and profit off the edge.