In an anticipated matchup, the Los Angeles Kings will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Both teams aim to enhance their standings this season, presenting exciting projected lineups.
Kings vs. Maple Leafs: Projected Lineups
Los Angeles Kings Projected Lineup
- Joel Armia — Anze Kopitar — Adrian Kempe
- Kevin Fiala — Quinton Byfield — Alex Laferriere
- Warren Foegele — Phillip Danault — Trevor Moore
- Jeff Malott — Alex Turcotte — Corey Perry
- Mikey Anderson — Drew Doughty
- Joel Edmundson — Brandt Clarke
- Brian Dumoulin — Cody Ceci
- Goalies: Darcy Kuemper, Anton Forsberg
Scratched players include Jacob Moverare, Samuel Helenius, and Andrei Kuzmenko. There are currently no injuries reported for the Kings.
Toronto Maple Leafs Projected Lineup
- Matthew Knies — John Tavares — William Nylander
- Nicholas Robertson — Max Domi — Bobby McMann
- Dakota Joshua — Nicolas Roy — Matias Maccelli
- Sammy Blais — Steven Lorentz — Calle Jarnkrok
- Morgan Rielly — Brandon Carlo
- Simon Benoit — Jake McCabe
- Dakota Mermis — Oliver Ekman-Larsson
- Goalies: Dennis Hildeby, Artur Akhtyamov
The Maple Leafs have some key injuries. Chris Tanev (upper body) and Scott Laughton (upper body) are out, along with Auston Matthews (lower body), who is expected to miss about a week. Additionally, Anthony Stolarz (upper body) is day to day.
Status Update
Andrei Kuzmenko will not participate after being a healthy scratch due to performance. He will be replaced by Jeff Malott. The Maple Leafs have recalled Artur Akhtyamov from the AHL to back up Hildeby following Stolarz’s injury.
As both teams prepare, fans can anticipate a competitive game tonight at 7 p.m. ET, broadcasted on SNO and FDSNW.
