Kuzmenko (illness) will be back in the Flames lineup on Saturday.
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Clarke is expected to draw back into the Kings' lineup on Thursday.
Clarke is on the ice for warmups as the extra defenseman but took part in power-play rushes in this morning's skate, indicating the Kings plan on dressing seven defensemen tonight. Clarke has one goal and four assists in 12 games this season.
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Turcotte is expected to draw back into Los Angeles lineup on Tuesday in Calgary.
Kempe (upper body) is out on Wednesday and is heading back to Los Angeles for an MRI tomorrow.
Kempe (upper body) left Monday's game with an injury and is a game-time decision on Tuesday.
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Rittich will start Monday's game in Edmonton.
Rittich will return to the Kings' crease for the third straight game on Monday. The Czech netminder has been terrific for the Kings this season, posting a 2.21 GAA and .917 SV% in 17 games (9-3-3), including saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in his last outing, a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. The Kings enter action as +138 road underdogs against the Edmonton Oilers.
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Kuemper will start on Monday vs. Ottawa.
After serving as the backup the previous three games, Kuemper will return to the crease on Monday evening. In his last outing, Kuemper saved 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) in a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on February 17th. The Capitals have points in four straight (3-0-1) and enter action as +115 home underdogs against an Ottawa Senators club with an identical record in their last four outings (3-0-1).
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Rittich was the first goalie off at Los Angeles' morning skate on Monday.
Rittich will likely return to the Kings' crease for the third straight game on Monday. The Czech netminder has been terrific for the Kings this season, posting a 2.21 GAA and .917 SV% in 17 games (9-3-3), including saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in his last outing, a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. The Kings enter action as +138 road underdogs against the Edmonton Oilers.
Moverare has been recalled from Ontario (AHL) and will draw into Los Angeles' lineup on Monday.
Moverare has 26 career NHL games to his name, including five this season, but spent most of his career in the AHL. In 34 games with the Ontario Reign (AHL) this season, Moverare has 18 points (2G / 16A).
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Kumeper was the first goalie off the ice on Monday.
After serving as the backup the previous three games, Kuemper will likely return to the crease on Monday evening. In his last outing, Kuemper saved 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) in a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on February 17th. The Capitals have points in four straight (3-0-1) and enter action as +115 home underdogs against an Ottawa Senators club with an identical record in their last four outings (3-0-1).
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Turcotte will be a healthy scratch for Saturday's game against the Ducks.
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Rittich will start against the Ducks on Saturday.
Kuzmenko (illness) will not play in Edmonton on Saturday.
Anderson is week-to-week with an upper-body injury.
Burroughs will draw into the Sharks' lineup on Saturday.
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Rittich is expected to start against the Ducks on Saturday.
The Kings recalled Spence from Ontario (AHL) on Saturday.
Burroughs is expected to draw back into the Sharks' lineup on Saturday vs. Nashville.
Burroughs has not played the last two games but is likely to re-enter the lineup in favour of Calen Addison on Saturday. In his last game, Burroughs recorded one assist, one shot, and three hits in 16:05 time-on-ice.
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Rittich will start against the Predators on Thursday.
The Kings will turn back to Rittich after Cam Talbot got the nod in each of the team's last two games. Rittich secured a victory his last time out, allowing four goals on 32 shots as Los Angeles held on to defeat the Bruins by a score of 5-4. Rittich owns an impressive .919 SV% and 2.25 GAA on the season to go along with his 8-2-3 record. He draws a solid matchup on Thursday, with the Kings being -160 favourites to pick up the win over the visiting Predators.
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Rittich is expected to start on Thursday vs. Nashville.
The Kings will likely turn back to Rittich after Cam Talbot got the nod in each of the team's last two games. Rittich secured a victory his last time out, allowing four goals on 32 shots as Los Angeles held on to defeat the Bruins by a score of 5-4. Rittich owns an impressive .919 SV% and 2.25 GAA on the season to go along with his 8-2-3 record. He draws a solid matchup on Thursday, with the Kings being -160 favourites to pick up the win over the visiting Predators.
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