Eleven of Jake Guentzel's 21 goals this season have come in 19 games against Western Conference opponents. Overall, he has 22 points (11G-11A) against the West this year.
Jeff Carter, who spent 10 seasons with the Kings from 2012-21, ranks 10th and 14th on Los Angeles' all-time goals (194) and points (383) lists, respectively. His 44 game-winning goals with LA are the fifth-most in franchise history.
Evgeni Malkin has more game-winning goals (4) against the Los Angeles Kings than any active Eastern Conference player. Additionally, he has 19 points in 19 career games against the Kings, recording nine goals and 10 assists.
Defenseman Marcus Pettersson is currently four blocked shots away from tying his career high of 108 set in 84 games during the 2018-19 season.
Pittsburgh has 34 goals over its last nine games dating back to Jan. 16. In that span, the team's 3.78 goals-per-game average ranks fifth in the NHL.