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RD1, GAME 3: Kings Projected Lineup vs. Oilers; Black Ace and Possible Changes

May 6, 2022 By MayorsManor Staff


For the first time in four years, the LA Kings will skate in a home playoff game on Friday night. After splitting the first two contests in Edmonton, this is essentially a best-of-five series now.

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— The Mayor | John Hoven (@mayorNHL) May 6, 2022

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Based upon the groupings at morning skate in El Segundo, coach Todd McLellan appears to be using the same top three lines, as outlined below. The lone question among the forwards remains on the fourth line, where there is at least a possibility of Rasmus Kupari drawing in. It would be his NHL playoff debut.

While not in the lineup every night, Kupari did manage to suit up 57 times for the Kings this season, posting 13 points (5G, 8A) in a support role. He played 10 games in April, producing a goal vs. Minnesota and then added an assist during the final game of the regular season in Vancouver.

Also of note from the morning skate, forward Viktor Arvidsson did not participate. No further updates were available at the time this article was published. A few players skated following the team session — indicating they will be scratched tonight — they were: Gabe Vilardi, Lias Andersson, Jacob Moverare, Toby Bjornfot, and Austin Strand. Eventually, Quinton Byfield joined the group, suggesting he will be the player removed to make room for Kupari.

Troy Stecher did skate with the main group. However, we’re not expecting him to play in Game 3.

LA KINGS PROJECTED LINEUP vs. EDMONTON OILERS

Athanasiou – Kopitar – Kempe
Moore – Danault – Iafallo
Grundstrom – Lizotte – Brown
Lemieux – Kupari – Kaliyev

Other options: Andersson, Arvidsson, Byfield, Vilardi

Edler – Roy
Anderson – Durzi
Maatta – Spence

Other options: Bjornfot, Moverare, Strand, Stecher
LTIR: Doughty, Walker

Quick (starter)
Petersen

Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00pm PST and the game will be televised on Bally Sports Network.

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