Blackhawks Edge Kings 2-1 with Strong Penalty Kill

The Chicago Blackhawks edged the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on December 4, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena, bolstered by a strong penalty kill performance. The Blackhawks' penalty kill unit went five-for-five, maintaining their status as one of the league's best at 85.3% for the season.

Head coach Jeff Blashill praised his team's commitment to the penalty kill system, highlighting Ilya Mikheyev's exceptional work in those situations. Chicago scored first with Connor Bedard's goal, assisted by Tyler Bertuzzi during a power play, marking Bedard's 18th goal this season.

Just before the second intermission, Wyatt Kaiser scored his first goal of the season, giving Chicago a 2-0 lead. The Kings' Trevor Moore scored in the third period to cut the deficit, but they failed to capitalize on multiple power-play opportunities, finishing the game 0 for 5 on the power play.

Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight made 26 saves, while Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper faced 34 shots. The Kings have now scored two or fewer goals in seven of their last nine games, struggling to find offensive rhythm despite returning key players.

This victory marks Chicago's second win in eight games as they continue to build on their recent point streak. The teams are set to clash again in just two days at the same venue.