The Calgary Flames and Los Angeles Kings face off tonight, December 13, 2025, in a divisional match with both teams vying for a stronger playoff position. Here’s a look at the projected lineups and what to expect from each team.

Calgary Flames

The Flames (12-16-4) are looking to gain ground in the Western Conference standings. They've shown improvement recently, but still have work to do to secure a playoff spot.

Here’s the projected lineup for the Flames:

• Forwards:
  • Jonathan Huberdeau – Morgan Frost – Matt Coronato
  • Yegor Sharangovich – Nazem Kadri – Joel Farabee
  • Connor Zary – Mikael Backlund – Blake Coleman
  • Ryan Lomberg – John Beecher – Adam Klapka
• Defense:
  • Kevin Bahl – Rasmus Andersson
  • Yan Kuznetsov – MacKenzie Weegar
  • Joel Hanley – Hunter Brzustewicz
• Goalies:
  • Dustin Wolf (expected starter)
  • Devin Cooley

The Flames will be without Martin Pospisil, Zayne Parekh, Samuel Honzek, and Jake Bean due to injuries. Dustin Wolf is expected to start in goal.

Los Angeles Kings

The Kings (14-8-8) are in a more comfortable position in the playoff race but are aiming to improve their standing. Despite a recent mixed record, they've been consistently earning points.

Here’s the projected lineup for the Kings:

• Forwards:
  • Alex Laferriere – Anze Kopitar – Adrian Kempe
  • Kevin Fiala – Quinton Byfield – Joel Armia
  • Warren Foegele – Phillip Danault – Trevor Moore
  • Jeff Malott – Alex Turcotte – Corey Perry
• Defense:
  • Mikey Anderson – Drew Doughty
  • Joel Edmundson – Brandt Clarke
  • Brian Dumoulin – Cody Ceci
• Goalies:
  • Darcy Kuemper
  • Anton Forsberg

The Kings are expected to field the same lineup from their previous game. Their projected extra skaters are Andrei Kuzmenko, Samuel Helenius and Jacob Moverare. Anze Kopitar is the team captain, entering his final season before retirement.

Keys to the Game

For the Flames, strong performances from key players like Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri will be crucial. Goaltender Dustin Wolf needs to be consistent in net. The Kings will rely on their top players like Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe to lead the way.

The game begins at 8 p.m. MT and will be broadcast on Sportsnet’s national feed, CBC, City TV, and Sportsnet 960 The Fan.