#LAKings Projected Lineups: LA Kings vs. Vegas Golden Knights; Several Changes Likely (MayorsM

No rest for the weary.
Coming out of the holiday break, coach Todd McLellan has likely been working overtime trying to piece his lineup together for a big Pacific Division matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights. Prior to Tuesday morning’s pre-game skate, forward Arthur Kaliyev was placed on Injured Reserve (retroactive to Dec. 20).
That move also allowed the Kings to recall Quinton Byfield from AHL Ontario:
Additionally, it appears like Trevor Moore is likely out for tonight’s game.
UPDATE:
Although Rasmus Kupari and Jordan Spence were also recalled from Ontario — coming off of being sent down a few days ago for cap savings reasons — their slotting into McLellan’s plans are a little less clear. From morning skate, it appeared Spence will probably be the odd man out among the defensemen.
LA Kings Projected Lineup vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Fiala – Kopitar – Kempe
Grundstrom – Danault – Arvidsson
Iafallo – Byfield – Vilardi
Lemieux – Lizotte – Kupari
Option B:
Fiala – Kopitar – Kempe
Iafallo – Danault – Arvidsson
Grundstrom – Lizotte – Vilardi
Lemieux – Byfield – Kupari
Anderson – Doughty
Durzi – Roy
Edler – Walker
Copley
Quick
Scratches: Anderson-Dolan, Moore, Spence
Injured Reserve: Kaliyev
ICYMI: Brandt Clarke is at the World Juniors with Team Canada
Additional Game Notes
Puck drop is set for 7:30pm PST and will be televised by Bally Sports West.
In VGK’s last game played, they took out the St. Louis Blues 5-4 in a shootout on Friday.
Here’s how the Golden Knights lined up for that one:
Translated that means…
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