The NHL Trade Deadline is still more than a month away. There’s still more than two months remaining in the regular season; including 35 more games for the LA Kings. However, the impact and importance of tonight’s contest with the Oilers isn’t lost on any of the players or coaches.
Pacific Division standings
2.15.2022Oilers at Kings tonight. Pretty important game, obviously. pic.twitter.com/jE2wL9EPRS
— The Mayor | John Hoven (@mayorNHL) February 15, 2022
In a super tight Pacific Division, it sure feels like there’s more than two points on the line.
Kings going with Cal Petersen https://t.co/TJgeCpWbAx
— The Mayor | John Hoven (@mayorNHL) February 15, 2022
Edmonton is coming off a 3-0 win in San Jose last night. They’ll go with Mike Smith in goal, while the Kings will counter with Cal Petersen.
Through the early days of his NHL career, Petersen has faced the Oilers twice before – holding a 1-1 record, along with a .922 save percentage.
The team in front of him will essentially be the same looking group the Kings were rolling with when they last played some 13 days ago, at least at forward. Several defensive changes are planned, with Mikey Anderson and Matt Roy now available; they’re returning from injury and protocol, respectively.
LA KINGS PROJECTED LINEUP vs. EDMONTON OILERS on 2/15
Iafallo – Kopitar – Kempe
Moore – Danault – Arvidsson
Athanasiou – Byfield – Brown
Lemieux – Lizotte – Kaliyev
Other options: Grundstrom
IR: Andersson
Anderson – Doughty
Maatta – Roy
Björnfot – Durzi
Other options: Moverare
Petersen (starter)
Quick
On the Edmonton side of things:
Game Notes Oilers @ Kings: Closing the Gap https://t.co/7hxVgEw7sJ
— Jason Gregor (@JasonGregor) February 15, 2022
KINGS MILESTONES WITHIN REACH
Anze Kopitar – needs 28 points to pass Dave Taylor for third on the Kings all-time scoring list
Dustin Brown — 6 goals away from passing Bernie Nicholls for fifth place in Kings franchise history
NOTE: There will a pregame ceremony to celebrate Drew Doughty recently playing in his 1,000th NHL game.
Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30pm PST tonight and the game will be televised on Bally Sports.
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