The matchup between the Vancouver Canucks and the Los Angeles Kings promises to be an exciting encounter. Scheduled for 10 p.m. ET, this game will be broadcast across multiple networks including FDSNW, KCAL, CITY, SN, TVAS, and CBC.
Projected Lineups: Canucks vs. Kings
Vancouver Canucks Lineup
- Evander Kane — Elias Pettersson — Jake DeBrusk
- Conor Garland — David Kampf — Brock Boeser
- Drew O’Connor — Max Sasson — Kiefer Sherwood
- Arshdeep Bains — Lukas Reichel — Linus Karlsson
- Quinn Hughes — Filip Hronek
- Marcus Pettersson — Tom Willander
- Kevin Lankinen (Goalie)
Notable absences include P.O. Joseph, Jonathan Lekkerimaki, and Aatu Raty, while injuries affect Thatcher Demko (lower body), Filip Chytil (concussion protocol), Teddy Blueger (lower body), Nils Hoglander (lower body), and Derek Forbort (undisclosed).
Los Angeles Kings Lineup
- Kevin Fiala — Quinton Byfield — Adrian Kempe
- Alex Laferriere — Anze Kopitar — Trevor Moore
- Joel Armia — Phillip Danault — Andrei Kuzmenko
- Jeff Malott — Alex Turcotte — Corey Perry
- Mikey Anderson — Joel Edmundson
- Brian Dumoulin — Brandt Clarke
- Jacob Moverare — Cody Ceci
- Anton Forsberg / Darcy Kuemper (Goalies)
The Kings have some key injuries with Drew Doughty (lower body) and Warren Foegele (upper body). Doughty has resumed skating but remains sidelined from game play.
Status Update
The Canucks did not conduct a morning skate prior to the game. After losing 3-2 to the San Jose Sharks, they are looking to bounce back. Kevin Lankinen, who missed the earlier part of the road trip due to personal reasons, is a potential starter.
In a recent roster change, Jonathan Lekkerimaki was recalled from Abbotsford of the AHL. A corresponding move saw goalie Jiri Patera assigned to the AHL.
The Kings participated in an optional skate and are expected to maintain their lineup from a recent 5-4 shootout loss against the Anaheim Ducks, though changes may occur.
