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The Vegas Golden Knights (20-6-1) look to extend their four-game win streak as they visit the Los Angeles Kings (12-10-6) on Friday at 7 p.m. at Staples Center.
NOTES
Vegas has won four games in a row for the second time this season. A win would mark the second five-game win streak of the year.
The Golden Knights are 2-0-0 against the Kings this season with both wins coming at T-Mobile Arena.

BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: AT&T SportsNet (pregame show at 6:30 p.m.)
Radio: FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340 (pregame show at 6 p.m.)
LAST TIME OUT
The Golden Knights overcame a two-goal deficit in the third period to defeat the San Jose Sharks, 5-4, on Wednesday night at T-Mobile Arena. Shea Theodore opened the scoring for Vegas before the team fell behind, 3-1. Goals from Cody Glass, Nic Hague, Ryan Reaves and Alec Martinez were the difference in the third period as the Golden Knights improved to 5-0-0 against the Sharks this year.
TOP PERFORMERS
Mark Stone: Stone rides a nine-game point streak into Friday's game. He has 17 points (6G, 11A) in that span and leads the team with 34 points (10G, 24A) on the year.
Max Pacioretty: Pacioretty is the team's leading goal scorer with 14 goals to go with 14 assists.
Shea Theodore: Theodore is the team's top-scoring defenseman with 22 points (5G, 17A) in 24 games played.
Alex Tuch: Tuch ranks second on the team in goals with 13 tallies.
Jonathan Marchessault: Marchessault has hit the 20-point mark with eight goals and 12 assists.
2020-21 SEASON SERIES
The Los Angeles Kings visited the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Feb. 5 and Feb. 7. Vegas opened that two-game series with a 5-2 win and closed the weekend with a 4-3 victory on Super Bowl Sunday. Max Pacioretty recorded four assists in that series to lead the Golden Knights. Hague (1G, 2A), Jonathan Marchessault (1G, 2A), Mark Stone (1G, 2A) and William Karlsson (1G, 2A) each have three points against the Kings this year.
OPPOSITION UPDATE
The Kings have been the odd team out of the playoff picture in the Honda West Division as they've held on to fifth place for the majority of the season. Los Angeles has just two wins in seven games this month and is coming off being swept by the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Anze Kopitar has been the most dominant King with 34 points (8G, 26A) while Drew Doughty has provided offense from the back end with 24 points (7G, 17A). Dustin Brown leads the team in goals with 13.
WESTERN ROUNDUP
Vegas Golden Knights (20-6-1), 41 points
Colorado Avalanche (18-8-2), 38 points
Minnesota Wild (18-9-1), 37 points
St. Louis Blues (14-10-5), 33 points
Los Angeles Kings (12-10-6), 30 points
Arizona Coyotes (12-13-5), 29 points
San Jose Sharks (11-13-3), 25 points
Anaheim Ducks (9-16-6), 24 points
VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM SCRATCHES
Stay tuned to the Golden Knights on Twitter for updates on the lineup.
KEYS TO THE GAME PRESENTED BY TOYOTA
Keep Rolling: Vegas has an opportunity to reach five consecutive wins for the second time this year on Friday night. With points at a premium in the shortened season, the Golden Knights don't want to lose ground against Los Angeles.
March Madness: The Golden Knights have been involved in some high-scoring games this month including four 5-4 victories. Vegas has proven it can win a track-meet style of game and, if it comes to that, the team will ride its hot scorers.