Kings Notes:
The LA Kings return to Climate Pledge Arena for third time in franchise history. Last season, the Kings swept both games in Seattle against the Kraken.
With his secondary assist on Blake Lizotte's second period goal last night, Alex Edler (102-330=432) tied Niklas Kronwall (83-349=432) for the seventh most points by a Swedish-born defenseman in NHL history.
Since the 2018-19 season, no defenseman has more power-play goals in the league than Drew Doughty (23).
Kraken Notes:
Fresh off of a Stanley Cup victory the Colorado Avalanche, Andre Burakovsky is in the first year of his five-year, $5.5M AAV contract. Currently, Burakovsky leads to Kraken in assists (11) and points (15).
The Kraken rank 3rd in the NHL in shots against per game (27.4 SA/GP).
Who to Watch:
Gabriel Vilardi, who leads the NHL in penalties drawn with 13. Vilardi also leads the Kings in goals with 10.
Martin Jones, the former King and expected starter. Jones leads the NHL in quality starts with 10 and holds a record of 8-4-2 on the season.
