Krug has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury but will return to the lineup tonight in Los Angles. Krug, who has 29 points (1G / 28A) in 48 games this season, will be back on the top pairing and top power-play unit.

Texier was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday and is not expected to play Friday either. With Texier out, Kevin Stenlund is expected to remain as the third line centre.

Parayko missed Monday's game against the Avalanche but will be a game-time decision Wednesday in Minnesota. Parayko, who has one goal and nine assists (10 points) in 24 games this season, will be one of seven defensemen if he plays.