The upcoming matchup between the Los Angeles Kings and the New York Rangers promises to be an exciting game. Scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, it will take place on a challenging night for both teams. This article focuses on the projected lineups for each squad as they prepare for their clash.
Kings vs Rangers: Projected Lineups Revealed
Los Angeles Kings Lineup
- Artemi Panarin — Anze Kopitar — Adrian Kempe
- Trevor Moore — Quinton Byfield — Alex Laferriere
- Alex Turcotte — Scott Laughton — Jared Wright
- Jeff Malott — Samuel Helenius — Taylor Ward
Defensive Pairings
- Mikey Anderson — Drew Doughty
- Joel Edmundson — Brandt Clarke
- Brian Dumoulin — Cody Ceci
Goalies
- Anton Forsberg
- Darcy Kuemper
Unavailable Players
- Scratched: Mathieu Joseph, Jacob Moverare
- Injured: Joel Armia (back), Andrei Kuzmenko (meniscus)
New York Rangers Lineup
- Gabe Perreault — Mika Zibanejad — Alexis Lafreniere
- Will Cuylle — Vincent Trocheck — J.T. Miller
- Tye Kartye — Noah Laba — Conor Sheary
- Taylor Raddysh — Adam Edstrom — Jaroslav Chmelar
Defensive Pairings
- Vladislav Gavrikov — Adam Fox
- Matthew Robertson — Braden Schneider
- Urho Vaakanainen — Will Borgen
Goalies
- Igor Shesterkin
- Jonathan Quick
Unavailable Players
- Scratched: Vincent Iorio, Jonny Brodzinski, Juuso Parssinen
- Injured: Matt Rempe (upper body)
Game Status Report
Kings coach D.J. Smith indicated that some lineup changes could occur following their last game, where they suffered a 6-4 defeat against the New Jersey Devils. However, final decisions will not be made until warmups begin. Adrian Kempe, who missed the morning skate for maintenance reasons, is anticipated to be in the lineup.
Conversely, the Rangers are likely to remain unchanged after a recent victory, defeating the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Saturday. This consistency could serve them well as they face the Kings.
This matchup is crucial for both teams as they continue to vy for better standings in the league, making it a must-watch event for hockey fans.
