LA Kings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: How to Watch
Kings continue home stand against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins
by Jack Jablonski @LAKings / LAKings.com
What you need to know ahead of tonight's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins:
When: February 26 at 7:30 pm PT
Where: STAPLES Center (Los Angeles, CA)
Watch: NBCSN or Watch NBC Sports
Listen: Kings Audio Network on iHeart Radio.
Tickets: Kings vs Penguins
Previous Matchup:
- Two late goals by Michael Amadio and Kyle Clifford force extra time, but fall in shootout to Penguins
Video: LAK Recap: Kings rally, lose to Penguins in shootout
Team Records:
- Penguins: 37 - 18 - 6 (80 pts)
- Kings: 22 - 35 - 6 (50 pts)
Kings Notes:
- Anze Kopitar is two goals shy of 20 on the year. It would be the 11th time he hit that threshold in his career
- Jonathon Quick is expected to start
Penguins Notes:
- This will be the first game for the Penguins since acquiring Patrick Marleau, Conor Sheary and Evan Rodriques on Monday's trade deadline
- The Penuins are 5-4-1 in February
Who to Watch:
- Sidney Crosby who has 24 points (8-16-24) in 16 games since returning from injury on January 13, incling two four-points games during that span
- Evgeni Malkin, who will be playing his 900th career game and has 62 points (21-41-62) through 46 games this season
- Adrian Kempe, who is set to play in his 250th career game and has 99 career points (40-59-99)