"Status report The Canucks did not hold a morning skate Saturday following a 3-2 loss at the San Jose Sharks on Friday. ... Lankinen could start after missing the first two games of a four-game road trip for personal reasons. ... Lekkerimaki, a forward, was recalled from Abbotsford of the American Hockey League on Saturday. ... Jiri Patera, a goalie, was assigned to the AHL in a corresponding move."
"Drew Doughty (lower body), Warren Foegele (upper body) Status report The Kings, who held an optional skate Saturday, are likely to dress the same 18 skaters they used in a 5-4 shootout loss at the Anaheim Ducks on Friday but could make changes to their lines. ... Doughty has resumed skating on his own after the defenseman was struck in the foot by a shot against the Ottawa Senators on Nov. 15."
Los Angeles hosts Vancouver at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday night with projected lineups and status updates. Vancouver forwards include Evander Kane, Elias Pettersson and Jake DeBrusk, with Kevin Lankinen listed as the potential starter and Nikita Tolopilo as backup. Multiple Canucks are sidelined, including Thatcher Demko and others, and Jonathan Lekkerimaki was recalled from Abbotsford while Jiri Patera was assigned to the AHL. Los Angeles projected forwards include Kevin Fiala, Quinton Byfield and Adrian Kempe, with Anton Forsberg and Darcy Kuemper listed as net options. Several Kings are day-to-day, and Drew Doughty has resumed skating on his own.
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