"Playing Well" Needs To Equal Wins + Perry Out, Armia/Kopitar/Moore Skate, Fourth

"Playing Well" Needs To Equal Wins + Perry Out, Armia/Kopitar/Moore Skate, Fourth

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Key Points:

  • The Los Angeles Kings (19-16-10) host the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights (21-11-12) on Wednesday, January 14, at Crypto.com Arena, with goaltender Darcy Kuemper expected to start for the Kings.
  • The Kings are seeking to convert improved play into wins, as they have played well recently but hold a 4-5-1 record over their last 10 games, currently clinging to a playoff spot by points percentage.
  • Key absences for the Kings include Corey Perry, who is out due to a family illness, while defenseman Jacob Moverare returns; Vegas is missing Brayden McNabb and William Karlsson due to injury.
  • The Kings aim to maintain