Blue Jackets Extend Streak; Kings Face Stars

The Los Angeles Kings will face the Dallas Stars in an NHL game on December 4, 2024, at Crypto.com Arena, with the Kings hoping to extend their three-game winning streak. The Kings have an impressive home record of 8-2-1, while the Stars boast a strong overall record of 16-8, performing notably well when scoring three or more goals. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets continue their successful run by defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 6-3, extending their points streak to six games. Key players included Sean Monahan with a goal and an assist, and Kent Johnson, who extended his points streak to nine games. Chicago's Connor Bedard, a leading rookie scorer, ended his scoring drought with a goal, though the team has struggled, sitting last in the NHL. The Blue Jackets' victory was marked by significant contributions from multiple players and solid goaltending by Elvis Merzlikins, who made 28 saves.