Projected Lineups: Oilers Face Off Against Kings
The upcoming matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings promises to be a thrilling encounter in the NHL. Scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET, this game will be broadcasted on ESPN and SNW. Both teams are looking to bounce back after tough losses in their recent games.
Projected Lineups: Oilers Face Off Against Kings
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers, currently with a record of 28 wins, 23 losses, and 8 overtime losses, have outlined their projected lineup as follows:
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins — Connor McDavid — Zach Hyman
- Matt Savoie — Leon Draisaitl — Jack Roslovic
- Vasily Podkolzin — Adam Henrique — Trent Frederic
- Andrew Mangiapane — Curtis Lazar — Josh Samanski
- Mattias Ekholm — Evan Bouchard
- Darnell Nurse — Jake Walman
- Spencer Stastney — Ty Emberson
In net for the Oilers will be Connor Ingram and Tristan Jarry. The team does not have any players scratched but is dealing with injuries to Kasperi Kapanen and Mattias Janmark, who are sidelined with undisclosed injuries.
Los Angeles Kings
The Kings, with a record of 23 wins, 20 losses, and 14 overtime losses, have also set their projected lineup:
- Artemi Panarin — Alex Laferriere — Adrian Kempe
- Quinton Byfield — Anze Kopitar — Trevor Moore
- Warren Foegele — Alex Turcotte — Andrei Kuzmenko
- Joel Armia — Samuel Helenius — Corey Perry
- Brian Dumoulin — Drew Doughty
- Joel Edmundson — Brandt Clarke
- Mikey Anderson — Cody Ceci
In goal for the Kings will be Darcy Kuemper and Anton Forsberg. The team has scratches for Jeff Malott, Jacob Moverare, and Taylor Ward, along with Kevin Fiala, who is recovering from a leg fracture.
Status Report
Both teams opted out of morning skate sessions following their respective games on Wednesday. The Oilers faced a narrow defeat against the Anaheim Ducks, losing 6-5, while the Kings fell 6-4 to the Vegas Golden Knights.
As each team prepares for this critical matchup, they will look to improve their standings and give their fans a reason to celebrate.
