The upcoming matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Los Angeles Kings is generating significant attention. Scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, the game will take place after both teams have faced recent challenges with injuries and lineup adjustments.
Maple Leafs vs Kings: Expected Lineups Revealed
Maple Leafs Projected Lineup
The Toronto Maple Leafs, with a record of 32 wins, 31 losses, and 13 overtime losses, will field the following players:
- Easton Cowan — John Tavares — William Nylander
- Dakota Joshua — Max Domi — Nicholas Robertson
- Matthew Knies — Bo Groulx — Matias Maccelli
- Michael Pezzetta — Jacob Quillan — Steven Lorentz
- Morgan Rielly — Philippe Myers
- Jake McCabe — Brandon Carlo
- Simon Benoit — Troy Stecher
- Joseph Woll (Starting Goalie)
- Anthony Stolarz
Important notes include:
- Scratched: Calle Jarnkrok
- Injured: Oliver Ekman-Larsson (lower body), Auston Matthews (MCL), Chris Tanev (groin)
Kings Projected Lineup
The Los Angeles Kings, who hold a record of 30 wins, 26 losses, and 19 overtime losses, are expected to line up as follows:
- Artemi Panarin — Anze Kopitar — Adrian Kempe
- Trevor Moore — Quinton Byfield — Alex Laferriere
- Joel Armia — Scott Laughton — Jared Wright
- Jeff Malott — Samuel Helenius — Taylor Ward
- Mikey Anderson — Drew Doughty
- Joel Edmundson — Brandt Clarke
- Brian Dumoulin — Cody Ceci
- Darcy Kuemper (Starting Goalie)
- Anton Forsberg
Key details include:
- Scratched: Mathieu Joseph, Jacob Moverare
- Injured: Alex Turcotte (undisclosed), Andrei Kuzmenko (meniscus)
Status Report
Both teams did not conduct a morning skate ahead of the game. Notably, Oliver Ekman-Larsson is unlikely to participate due to an injury sustained in a recent 4-1 defeat against the San Jose Sharks. His absence was confirmed with no practice on Friday.
Meanwhile, the Kings opted not to practice following a series of intense games against the St. Louis Blues and Nashville Predators. The outcome of this game will be crucial for both teams as they strive to improve their standings.
