The Los Angeles Kings hosted the New Jersey Devils for the first NHL game of 2025. The home team shut out the visitors 3-0.

With many injuries behind them, the opportunity is now to ramp up the NHL careers of Akil Thomas and Alex Turcotte ... potential for Jordan Spence and Brandt Clarke following Roy's departure ...

Alex Turcotte was sent to the box after tripping ... Cotter was sent to the box for roughing Brandt Clarke. In the middle of their man advantage, Byfield was called on his second penalty of ...