Overview
- The Kings visit the Canucks on Tuesday as they chase a higher seed following Monday’s 5-3 win in Seattle that sealed their playoff spot.
- Los Angeles carries a seven-game points streak fueled by Quinton Byfield’s two-goal night in Seattle and steady scoring from Trevor Moore and Alex Laferriere, with Anton Forsberg stopping 28 shots.
- Goaltending plans feature Kevin Lankinen for Vancouver and a likely start for Darcy Kuemper for Los Angeles, with Evander Kane still out injured for the Canucks.
- The matchup doubles as Anze Kopitar’s final game against Vancouver as the captain plays out his last NHL season.
- First-round scenarios remain open, with reporting indicating five possible opponents for LA and even an 11% chance of a local series against Anaheim.