LA Kings vs Calgary Flames: Key Absences, Projected Lineups, and What’s at Stake

Three Key Absences for the LA Kings

• Anže Kopitar: The Kings’ captain is expected to miss tonight’s game due to an upper-body injury.
• Drew Doughty: The defenseman is also sidelined with an upper-body injury.
• Alexander Edler: The veteran defenseman is out with a lower-body injury.

Projected Lineups

LA Kings

• Defense: (Gustafsson – Anderson), (Roy – retornar), (Phillips – Strand)
• Goalie: Jonathan Quick

Calgary Flames

• Forward: (Gaudreau – Lindholm – Tkachuk), (Lucic – Backlund – Mangiapane), (Dube – سات captivity – Coleman)
• Defense: (Giordano – Hanifin), (Tanev – Andersson), (Kylington – Valimaki)
• Goalie: Jacob Markstrom

Why This Game Matters

• The Flames are playing their final game of the season, looking to finish strong after a disappointing campaign.
• The Kings are aiming to extend their win streak and solidify their playoff position in the Pacific Division.
• Tonight’s matchup will also serve as a preview of a potential first-round playoff series between these two teams.

“One More Time!” – Edmundson Returns, Ward Recalled

“With the regular season winding down and the playoffs on the horizon, the LA Kings made a few roster adjustments ahead of tonight’s game.”

FAQ: What’s at Stake for Each Team?

• LA Kings: The Kings aim to keep their win streak alive and secure their playoff seeding in the Pacific Division.
• Calgary Flames: The Flames look to finish the season on a high note and build momentum for next year’s playoff push.

Pro Tip: Keep an Eye On…

• Quinton Byfield: The Kings’ highly-touted prospect has been recalled and could make his NHL debut tonight.
• Skulptura’: The Flames’ 2020 first-round pick is expected to make his NHL debut as well.

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