Canucks take losing streak into game against the Kings
Vancouver Canucks (22-47-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (32-26-19, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p. m.
EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks, on a three-game losing streak, play the Los Angeles Kings. Los Angeles is 7-5-9 against the Pacific Division and 32-26-19 overall. The Kings have a 24-4-10 record in games they score three or more goals.
Vancouver is 22-47-8 overall and 5-14-2 against the Pacific Division. The Canucks are 7-17-3 in games they serve more penalty minutes than their opponents. Thursday's game is the third time these teams match up this season.
The Kings won the previous matchup 4-0. TOP PERFORMERS: Adrian Kempe has 32 goals and 37 assists for the Kings. Quinton Byfield has seven goals and two assists over the last 10 games.
Filip Hronek has eight goals and 37 assists for the Canucks. Elias Pettersson has eight assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Kings: 4-2-4, averaging three goals, 4.