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Shorthanded Kings Fall to Sharks in OT as Kopitar, Armia Remain Day-to-Day

Corey Perry is on non-roster status for a family illness, with AHL recalls stepping into the lineup.

Jan 7, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky (20) plays the puck and Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri (91) defends during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Jan 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings right wing Quinton Byfield (55) moves the puck ahead of San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (72) during the first period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Jan 7, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals and Dallas Stars players get into a scrum during the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings right wing Corey Perry (10) gets the puck by Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) in the second period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Los Angeles lost 4-3 in overtime to San Jose on Jan. 7 after dressing a depleted forward group and using an 11-forward, 7-defenseman configuration.
  • Captain Anže Kopitar (lower body) and Joel Armia (upper body) are considered day-to-day and were not placed on injured reserve.
  • Corey Perry was designated non-roster so he could return home due to a family illness, reducing veteran depth up front.
  • Forwards Andre Lee and Taylor Ward were recalled from AHL Ontario on an emergency basis and were inserted into the lineup alongside Jeff Malott and Jacob Moverare.
  • Armia was named to Finland’s Olympic roster on Jan. 2, leaving his tournament availability uncertain pending further updates on his injury.