Team Records:
Canucks: 8 - 15 - 2 (18 pts)
Kings: 10 - 9 - 4 (25 pts)
Kings Notes:
The Kings held both Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl without a point in the 5-1 victory last night. It was only the third time in 23 games this season that McDavid did not record a point and just the fifth time in 23 games this season that Draisaitl was held pointless.
Adrian Kempe notched his ninth and 10th goals of the season in last night's game against Edmonton giving him the team lead in goals. Kempe is on pace for 37 goals this season which would be a career high.
Canucks Notes:
It was reported yesterday that General Manager Jim Benning and Head Coach Travis Green had been relieved from their duties and Bruce Boudreau would replace Green behind the bench. This will be the fourth NHL team Boudreau has coached.
The Canucks rank 27th in the NHL in goals for per game, averaging 2.36 GF/GP.
Who to Watch:
Drew Doughty, who has recorded four points (1-3=4) in three games since returning to the Kings lineup on November 30th. On the season, Doughty has tallied 11 points (2-9=11) in nine games.
Quinn Hughes, who ranks tied for fourth among NHL defenseman in assists with 18. Hughes has six points (1-5=6) in four games against the Kings in his career with a +5 plus/minus.
