Overview
- Puck drop is scheduled for 7:08 p.m. PST at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
- Akira Schmid starts in goal for the Golden Knights opposite Darcy Kuemper for the Kings.
- Vegas comes in on a four-game winning streak after a 7-2 victory over the Sharks.
- Los Angeles will be without Anže Kopitar, and Corey Perry is out for a family matter, leading to an 11-forward, seven-defensemen setup with Jacob Moverare dressing.
- The Kings aim to rebound from a 3-1 loss to Dallas and regain playoff ground as Mark Stone carries an eight-game point streak and Kuemper looks to steady recent form.