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What you need to know ahead of the game against the Vegas Golden Knights:
When: April 12 at 7:00 pm PT
Where: STAPLES Center (Los Angeles, CA)
Watch: Bally Sports West or
FOX Sports GO
(
NHL.TV
outside of LA area)
Listen:
Kings Audio Network on iHeart Radio

Team Records:
Golden Knights: 27 - 11 - 2 (56 pts)
Kings: 16 - 18 - 6 (38 pts)
Previous Matchup:
Behind Cal Petersen's 40-save night, the Kings youngsters chip in big offensively and beat Vegas 4-2

Condensed Game: Kings @ Golden Knights

Kings Notes:
Alex Iafallo scored his 11th goal of the season on Saturday, giving him goals in consecutive contests (2-0=2). Earlier today, Iafallo signed a four-year $16 million dollar extension.
Dustin Brown posted his fifth multi-point game of the season on Saturday against San Jose. His goal tonight came on the power play, giving him nine on the year, ranking fourth (tied) in the league in power-play goals. He has points in consecutive contests (1-2=3).
The Kings penalty kill remains at the top league, ranking second in the NHL (84.9%).
Golden Knights Notes:
After a 21-6-2 start, the Golden Knights are just 6-5-0 in their last 11 games and have averaged to give up 2.36 GA/GP and score 2.73 GF/GP, both marks that worse than their full season numbers.
Vegas enters tonight's matchup with the third best penalty kill in the NHL (84.6%).
Who to Watch:
Anze Kopitar, who tallied his 34th assist of the season of Saturday, ranking fifth in the NHL.
Mark Stone, who leads Vegas in assists (30) and points (42).