The Los Angeles Kings (6-6-0) will be trying to get back over .500 when they face the Chicago Blackhawks (4-4-2) on Thursday night. The Kings are coming off a 5-2 loss to Dallas. The Blackhawks are coming off a 3-1 loss to the Islanders.
Los Angeles is 7-2-1 in its last 10 games against Chicago.
The Kings had their two-game winning streak snapped by the Stars in their last game. They will try to bounce back from the loss with a win over the Blackhawks, which will give them their fourth win in their last six games.
Los Angeles is averaging 3.50 goals per game. They scored two goals on 32 shots in their last game.
Kevin Fiala and Arthur Kaliyev scored a goal apiece for the Kings, while Carl Grundstrom, Drew Doughty, and Viktor Arvidsson picked up an assist.
Los Angeles has struggled defensively, giving up 3.92 goals per game. They gave up five goals in their last game and will need to do a better job if they want to get the win.
Cal Petersen saved 35 of the 40 shots that he faced. He is 3-2-0 with a 4.30 GAA and a .868 save percentage.