The matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings is eagerly anticipated, with both teams looking to solidify their positions. Scheduled for 10 p.m. ET, this game will be broadcast on both FDSNW and SN-PIT.
Projected Lineups for Penguins vs. Kings Matchup
Pittsburgh Penguins Projected Lineup
- Rickard Rakell — Sidney Crosby — Bryan Rust
- Anthony Mantha — Evgeni Malkin — Justin Brazeau
- Filip Hallander — Tommy Novak — Philip Tomasino
- Connor Dewar — Blake Lizotte — Noel Acciari
- Parker Wotherspoon — Erik Karlsson
- Ryan Shea — Kris Letang
- Caleb Jones — Harrison Brunicke
- Goaltenders: Arturs Silovs, Tristan Jarry
Injuries and Scratches
- Scratched: Mathew Dumba, Connor Clifton, Ben Kindel
- Injuries: Kevin Hayes (upper body), Rutger McGroarty (upper body)
Los Angeles Kings Projected Lineup
- Andrei Kuzmenko — Anze Kopitar — Adrian Kempe
- Kevin Fiala — Quinton Byfield — Joel Armia
- Warren Foegele — Phillip Danault — Trevor Moore
- Jeff Malott — Alex Turcotte — Alex Laferriere
- Brian Dumoulin — Drew Doughty
- Joel Edmundson — Brandt Clarke
- Mikey Anderson — Cody Ceci
- Goaltenders: Anton Forsberg, Pheonix Copley
Status Report
- Harrison Brunicke will return following a developmental absence after the Penguins’ recent 4-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
- Ben Kindel will be a healthy scratch as part of his development plan.
- Anze Kopitar’s participation is uncertain due to a lower-body injury.
- Pheonix Copley was recently traded from the Tampa Bay Lightning and will serve as Forsberg’s backup.
- Corey Perry and Kyle Burroughs have returned to practice but are wearing non-contact jerseys.
This matchup should attract considerable attention as both teams seek a critical victory to enhance their standings in the league. Fans can expect a thrilling performance from key players and intriguing strategic plays from both coaching staff.
