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Jones will start Thursday vs. the Devils.

Jones allowed five goals on 34 shots (.879 SV%) to snap a seven-game winning streak as he was defeated by Edmonton in his last start. The 33-year-old continues to win despite putting up very minuscule numbers, with his 21-6-3 record, 2.84 GAA and .893 SV%. He will face New Jersey, who is in the middle of a five-game winning streak after a 4-3 shootout win over San Jose.

Martin Jones
Hill was the first goalie off the ice at the Golden Knights morning skate.

Hill stopped 38 of 39 shots (.974 SV%) for his second win in as many starts as he beat Florida the last time he took the crease. The 26-year-old backup has been solid this season, with his 10-3-1 record, 2.61 GAA and .909 SV%. He takes on the Detroit Red Wings, who have lost three straight games and are 19th in the NHL in goals per game (3.09).

Adin Hill
Justin Schultz is out Thursday vs. New Jersey (undisclosed).

Schultz left the Kraken's previous game vs. Edmonton after just 10:12 TOI and will miss Thursday's contest vs. New Jersey as he deals with an undisclosed injury. The 32-year-old is considered day-to-day and will hope to be back soon as he has five goals, 19 assists, 59 SOG, 28 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 42 games prior to the injury. Carson Soucy will replace Schultz on the second powerplay unit.

Justin Schultz
Nathan Bastian is available to play tonight vs. Seattle (shoulder).

Bastian last played on Nov. 26th due to a shoulder injury but is available to return to the Devils' lineup Thursday vs. Seattle. The 25-year-old had three goals, five assists, 26 SOG, and 15 PIMs through 21 games prior to his injury.

Nathan Bastian
Gabriel Vilardi is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and will miss Thursday's game vs. Dallas

Vilardi has 17 goals, 14 assists, 88 SOG, 10 PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 45 games this season but will miss his first game of the year Thursday as he deals with an undisclosed injury. Vilardi is considered day-to-day.

Gabriel Vilardi
Binnington will start Thursday vs. the Predators.

Binnington stopped 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) picking up his third victory in five games as he beat Ottawa in his previous game. The 29-year-old has played very poorly all season, with his 17-14-3 record, 3.21 GAA and .894 SV%. He will hope to keep improving his numbers, as he takes on Nashville, who has won their last two games but are 27th in the NHL in goals per game (2.73).

Jordan Binnington
Jones is expected to start Thursday vs. the Devils.

Jones allowed five goals on 34 shots (.879 SV%) to snap a seven-game winning streak as he was defeated by Edmonton in his last start. The 33-year-old continues to win despite putting up very minuscule numbers, with his 21-6-3 record, 2.84 GAA and .893 SV%. He will face New Jersey, who is in the middle of a five-game winning streak after a 4-3 shootout win over San Jose.

Martin Jones
Copley was the first goalie off of the ice at the Kings morning skate.

Copley allowed three goals on 30 shots (.900 SV%) for his third straight win as he beat San Jose in his previous start. The 31-year-old continues to win as he is now 12-2-0 on the season even though he has a mediocre .904 SV% and 2.58 GAA. He will face the Dallas Stars, who have lost three of their last four games but are seventh in the NHL in goals (3.43).

Pheonix Copley
Rasmus Sandin will return to the Maple Leafs' lineup Thursday vs. Winnipeg (illness).

Sandin missed the Maple Leafs' previous game due to an illness but will draw back into Toronto's lineup Thursday as they take on Winnipeg. The 22-year-old defensemen has taken a step forward offensively this season, with three goals, 12 assists, 44 SOG, 15 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus prior to missing Tuesday's game.

Rasmus Sandin
Carl Grundstrom has been placed on the injured reserve (lower body).

Grundstrom has been out of the Kings' lineup since January 11th due to a lower-body injury and has been placed on the injured reserve retroactive to that date. The 25-year-old winger had six goals, four assists, 53 SOG, 14 PIMs, and a -7 plus/minus through 37 games prior to the injury.

Carl Grundstrom
Tobias Bjornfot has been recalled from the Ontario Reign (AHL).

Bjornfot has two goals, two assists, four PIMs and a +3 plus/minus through 30 games with the Ontario Reign (AHL) and has been recalled for a second time this season by the Kings. In his previous stint with Los Angeles this season, the 21-year-old had one assist through four games.

Tobias Bjornfot
Alex Turcotte has been recalled from Ontario (AHL).

Turcotte has five goals, seven assists, 12 PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 19 games with Ontario (AHL) and has been recalled to Los Angeles for the first time this season. The 21-year-old has played in eight career NHL games prior to this season, but has yet to collect a point.

Alex Turcotte
Samuel Fagemo has been recalled from the Ontario Reign (AHL) and will play Thursday.

Fagemo has 12 goals, six assists, four PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 27 games with Ontario (AHL) but has been recalled Thursday. The 22-year-old will step right into the Kings' lineup Thursday and hope to add to his goal and assist that he picked up across three games earlier in the season.

Samuel Fagemo
Vejmelka will start Thursday vs. the Capitals.

Vejmelka allowed two goals on 24 shots (.917 SV%) for his seventh straight loss as he was downed by Winnipeg in his previous start. The 26-year-old has come back down to earth as of late, which has led to his 11-16-4 record, 3.33 GAA and .902 SV%. He will take on Washington, who has lost three of their last four games after a 4-2 loss to Minnesota last game.

Karel Vejmelka
Binnington is expected to start Thursday vs. the Predators.

Binnington stopped 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) picking up his third victory in five games as he beat Ottawa in his previous game. The 29-year-old has played very poorly all season, with his 17-14-3 record, 3.21 GAA and .894 SV%. He will hope to keep improving his numbers, as he takes on Nashville, who has won their last two games but are 27th in the NHL in goals per game (2.73).

Jordan Binnington
Campbell will start Thursday vs. the Lightning.

Campbell stopped 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) for his fourth straight victory as he beat Seattle in his previous start. The 31-year-old was horrendous to start the season but has picked it up as of late, with his 13-8-1 record, 3.36 GAA and .886 SV%. He draws a tough matchup in the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have won their last five games after a 5-2 win over Vancouver last game.

Jack Campbell
Bobrovsky will start Thursday in Montreal.

Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 37 shots (.865 SV%) as he snapped a two-game winning streak with an overtime loss to Toronto. The 34-year-old has improved his play as of late, but still holds an ugly .897 SV%, 3.25 GAA and 12-13-2 record on the season. He takes on the Montreal Canadiens, who have won their last two games but are 29th in the NHL in goals for per game (2.58).

Sergei Bobrovsky
Devin Shore has been loaned to Bakersfield (AHL) for a conditioning stint.

Shore last played on Dec. 31st and has been loaned to Bakersfield (AHL) for a conditioning stint. Shore can stay with Bakersfield for two weeks before he has to be exposed to waivers. He has three assists, 17 SOG and a +2 plus/minus through 29 games prior to the loan.

Devin Shore

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