The Thursday NHL slate features the Vegas Golden Knights (26-16-14) hosting the Los Angeles Kings (23-18-14) at T-Mobile Arena, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights are fourth in the Western Conference (66 points), and the Kings are ninth in the Western Conference (60 points).
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Injury reportsGolden Knights
William Karlsson: Out (Lower Body),
Brett Howden: Out (Lower Body),
Brayden McNabb: Out (Upper Body),
Jonas Rondbjerg: Out (Undisclosed),
Colton Sissons: Out (Upper Body),
Brandon Saad: Out (Undisclosed),
Carter Hart: Out (Leg)
Kings
Artemi Panarin: Out (Not Injury Related),
Alex Turcotte: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Mikey Anderson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Stats to know
In 49 games played, Jack Eichel has totaled 66 points (20 goals and 46 assists).
In 29 games, Akira Schmid has conceded 71 goals (2.53 goals-against average) and has racked up 604 saves.
Over 52 games played this season, Artemi Panarin has collected57 points (one per game), with 19 goals and 38 assists).
Darcy Kuemper has 812 saves while giving up 90 goals (2.6 goals-against average) with a .900 save percentage (27th in the league).
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