Los Angeles Kings News
The Kings are coming off a disappointing 3-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks but will turn to Talbot between the pipes for the third straight game. Talbot has allowed three or fewer goals in three straight (2-1-0), but was unsuccessful against the Ducks, allowing three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%). The Kings enter action on Thursday as -186 home favourites against the Calgary Flames.
The Kings are coming off a disappointing 3-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks but will turn to Talbot between the pipes for the third straight game. Talbot has allowed three or fewer goals in three straight (2-1-0), but was unsuccessful against the Ducks, allowing three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%). The Kings enter action on Thursday as -186 home favourites against the Calgary Flames.
Turcotte has not played since March 19th and will partake in a conditioning stint with the Ontario Reign (AHL). The 23-year-old Turcotte has four points (1G / 3A) in 20 games this season.
Talbot will be in search of a third straight victory when the Kings make the short trip to Anaheim to take on the Ducks on Tuesday. Talbot was outstanding against the Canucks his last time out, stopping 39 of the 42 shots he faced as the Kings sailed to a 6-3 victory. The 36-year-old netminder has quietly put together one of the best seasons of his 11-year career, compiling a 25-18-6 record and a .915 SV% across 50 appearances. He has an excellent chance of staying in the win column on Tuesday with the Kings being -290 favourites in Anaheim.
Kaliyev will take a seat on Thursday as the Kings opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Akil Thomas will draw into the lineup in his place.
Thomas will draw into the lineup for his second career game on Thursday as the Kings opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Arthur Kaliyev will sit in his place.
After a 5-2 win over the Seattle Kraken last night, the Kings will switch to Rittich between the pipes on the tail-end of a back-to-back on Thursday. Rittich has been inconsistent in his last four games, alternating between allowing four goals and recording a shutout in each contest. The Kings enter action on Thursday as significant -290 road favourites against the San Jose Sharks.
Danault has missed three games due to an upper-body injury and will be unavailable again for Thursday's contest against the San Jose Sharks. Danault has 42 points (17G / 25A) in 72 games this season but has been held off the scoresheet in his last three.
After a 5-2 win over the Seattle Kraken last night, the Kings will switch to Rittich between the pipes on the tail-end of a back-to-back on Thursday. Rittich has been inconsistent in his last four games, alternating between allowing four goals and recording a shutout in each contest. The Kings enter action on Thursday as significant -290 road favourites against the San Jose Sharks.
Moverare will get a chance to play against the Kraken on Wednesday as the Kings are opting to dress seven defensemen. Moverare has just one goal and no assists in 20 games this season.
Danault has missed two games due to an upper-body injury and will be unavailable once again for Wednesday's contest against the Seattle Kraken. Danault has 42 points (17G / 25A) in 72 games this season but has been held off the scoresheet in his last three.
The Kings have lost three straight, falling to the second Wild Card position in the Western Conference, and will return to Talbot between the pipes. Talbot has allowed three or more goals in three of his last four (2-2-0), including four on 32 shots (.875 SV%) in his last outing, a 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The Kings enter action on Wednesday as -178 home favourites against the Seattle Kraken.
The Kings have lost three straight, falling to the second Wild Card position in the Western Conference, and will return to Talbot between the pipes. Talbot has allowed three or more goals in three of his last four (2-2-0), including four on 32 shots (.875 SV%) in his last outing, a 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The Kings enter action on Wednesday as -178 home favourites against the Seattle Kraken.