Anze Kopitar is scheduled to play.
After taking a hard hit to the face from Brenden Morrow, Kopitar is OK. Expect him to play tonight in all situations.
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Los Angeles Kings News
Anze Kopitar talked to reporters and said he was fine after last night’s huge hit from Dallas’ Brenden Morrow, which took him out of the game.
Great news for everyone invested in the star center. His 40 points in 44 games lead all Kings players by a healthy margin. Expect him to continue centering the top line.
Darryl Sutter’s only update on Anze Kopitar was that Kopitar “will probably be fine. He’s got a bloody nose.” Kopitar took a huge hit, in the upper chest/shoulder area, from Dallas’ Brenden Morrow with less than eight minutes remaining in the third period and did not return.
Losing Kopitar for a long amount of time would be a big blow to fantasy hockey owners and the Kings. The dreaded C word has yet to be used to describe his ailments which should be considered a good thing.
#Blackhawks sign McNeill, Danault to three-year contracts.
Danault scored six goals and 34 points in 33 games for the Victoriaville Tigres of the QMJHL.
Edler said he'll play
Edler was previously deemed a game-time decision but it sounds like he will play after all. His 24 points are tied for fourth among defensemen in scoring. Expect him to play tonight.
Line Change
Also, on the third line, Trevor Lewis will be in instead of Trent Hunter.
Lewis draws back into the lineup after a lengthy benching. He has one assist through 20 games which garners no merit in fantasy hockey leagues.
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Lewis out.
Lewis draws back out after playing only one game in the lineup. The former 17th overall pick has only one assist in 20 games.
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Trevor Lewis will return to the lineup, replacing Kevin Westgarth, likely in a fourth-line role with Kyle Clifford and Colin Fraser.
Lewis was a mainstay on the fourth line last year but only found his way into 19 of 27 games. He has no fantasy hockey value with only one assist.
Alex Burrows is not practicing with Canucks Monday but Alex Edler is.
Edler was injured at the hands of Sharks forward Jamie McGinn but is practicing with his normal partner Sami Salo. He scored three goals and 16 points through 23 games. Expect him to stay in the lineup.
Vigneault says Edler out with "upper body" injury, likely shoulder. Consensus is clean shoulder-to-shoulder hit by McGinn.
If Edler can't play, look for Alexander Sulzer to take his place in the lineup. Expect a future update on his status.
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Doughty paired with Rob Scuderi
Doughty gets a more defensive partner as coach Terry Murray did not like the two together. So far he has two goals and seven points but posted no points and a minus-2 rating last night.
#canucks Alex Edler has a stiff back and is a game time decision.
Edler has registered three goals and 16 points over 19 games so far, playing every game for the Canucks. He likely plays tonight but Alexander Sulzer will draw in if he cannot.
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Johnson and Doughty to be paired.
The Kings finally put these two together at even strength. Doughty somewhat struggled in the early going but has solid numbers with two goals and seven points over 12 games.
Call up / Send down
#mnwild reassigns goalie @dkuemps35 to ECHL Ontario
Kuemper holds no fantasy hockey value while in the minors.
Call up / Send down
The Minnesota Wild has recalled goaltender Darcy Kuemper from the ECHL’s Ontario Reign. He will join the team today in Los Angeles as the Wild faces the Kings and will travel with the team tomorrow to Anaheim.
Kuemper is not expected to start any games giving him no fantasy hockey value.
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Drew Doughty will be back in the lineup
Doughty is back tonight and will presumably play in all situations. Make sure you update your lineup accordingly.
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Barring any late-minute setbacks, Drew Doughty is expected to be in the Kings’ lineup tomorrow night against Phoenix
We will fully confirm tomorrow as well but feel free to slot Doughty back into your lineup.
Doughty not in tonight still not cleared for games
As expected, look for Doughty to sit out tonight. He likely gets back into the lineup at some point this weekend but stay tuned for a further update.
Doughty not in tonight still not cleared for games
As expected, look for Doughty to sit out tonight. He likely gets back into the lineup at some point this weekend but stay tuned for a further update.
Doughty's back on the ice at #LAKings practice. He does NOT have a "no-contact" jersey on...
Sounds like Doughty is making progress and could be good-to-go this weekend. As always, stay tuned for a further update.
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