LA Kings Look To End Skid In Winnipeg
- Updated: March 24, 2016
The LA Kings will look to end their two game losing streak when they take on the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. With a playoff berth already clinched the Kings are looking to enter the playoffs strong not limp in.
Winnipeg enters the game with 30-37-6 record while the Kings sport a 44-24-5 clip. The Jets have lost three out of the last four.
Jon Rosen of lakingsinsider.com reported that Tanner Pearson was on the ice this morning for morning skate. It should be available tonight after missing the last game due to a personal issue. The status of Kris Versteeg is unknown right now. He is dealing with a foot injury and was not on the ice this morning.
#LAKings morning skate about to begin. Pearson on the ice; no Versteeg.
— Jon Rosen (@lakingsinsider) March 24, 2016
Vincent Lecavalier maybe out tonight. Jhonas Enroth and Jamie McBain where on the ice for some extra work Rosen reported.
Vinny could be out tonight. Have not heard of any injury, likely just rest. On ice with Enroth, McBain for extra work, was extra in rushes.
— Jon Rosen (@lakingsinsider) March 24, 2016
For the Jets Tyler Myers is out for the rest of the season due to a knee injury. The Jets confirmed the news on their official Twitter account.
Tyler Myers will not be making his return to Buffalo this weekend. https://t.co/74tc7Os0yZ
— John Vogl (@BuffNewsVogl) March 24, 2016
Winnipeg is led by Blake Wheeler and Mark Schiefele this season. Wheeler leads the team with 64 points on the year, 19 goals and 45 assists. Schiefele is second on the team with 47 points, 24 goals and 23 assists.
Los Angeles needs to rebound and get a win tonight. Go Kings Go!
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