Kings Notes:
2019 fifth overall draft pick, Alex Turcotte made his NHL debut on Tuesday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. Turcotte recorded three shots on goal and 12:08 TOI.
Cal Petersen has been activated from the non-roster/COVID-19 list.
Phillip Danault has rejoined the Kings on the ice and is currently skating with the team, but has not been activated from the non-roster/COVID-19 list.
As of December 30th, Dustin Brown, Phillip Danault, Olli Maatta remain in COVID-19 protocols
Canucks Notes:
Head Coach Bruce Boudreau is 7-0-0 since stepping behind the bench for Vancouver. The Canucks have outscored their opponents 23-11 during their current seven-game win streak.
The Canucks have a 115-101-32-10 all-time record in 258 games against the Kings. Vancouver holds eight 47-63-16-4 record on the road against Los Angeles.
Who to Watch:
Adrian Kempe, who scored his team leading 13th goal against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday. Kempe ranks third on the Kings in points with 19 after a two-point game two nights ago.
Quinn Hughes, who has 11 points (0-11=11) in his last nine games.
