Kings Notes:
The Kings rank 6th in the NHL in faceoff win percentage (53.6%).
Currently in COVID-19 protocols: Carl Grundstrom, Alex Iafallo, Alex Turcotte, Christian Wolanin
Predators Notes:
The Predators power play (6th, 25.8%) and penalty kill (10th, 82.3%) both rank in the top 10 in the NHL, led by Anze Kopitar with a 57.1% winning percentage.
Nashville enters Thursday's game on the second stop of their three-game west coast road trip. On Tuesday, the Predators defeated the Pacific Division leading Golden Knights 3-2.
Who to Watch:
Viktor Arvidsson, who is set to face his former team for the second time in his career after being traded to the Kings this past offseason. Arvidsson appeared in 385 games for the Predators and notched 239 points (127-112=29) during seven year stint in Nashville.
Filip Forsberg, who has notched four goals and six points in the Preds last five games. Forsberg is averaging over a point-per-game with 27 points (17-10=27) in 25 games this season.
