Overview
- Kyle Connor enters Game 2 after signing an eight-year, $96 million extension and scoring a hat trick in the 5-4 opener.
- Winnipeg’s projected lines keep Connor–Scheifele–Vilardi intact, elevate Alex Iafallo to Jonathan Toews’ wing, and list Connor Hellebuyck in goal.
- Captain Adam Lowry, Cole Perfetti and Dylan Samberg remain out for weeks, while L.A.’s Corey Perry and Kyle Burroughs stay on injured reserve and were not expected to travel.
- Los Angeles plays its third game in five days after a 4-1 loss to Colorado and a 6-5 shootout win in Vegas, with the same alignment from Wednesday’s win anticipated.
- The Kings hold a 25-13-9 edge in the series, including a three-game streak versus Winnipeg; puck drop is 12:30 p.m. local at Canada Life Centre.