The Kings are hanging in thus far with a 3-3-2 record, good for fifth in the West...Vegas, Colorado and St. Louis are the best in the West but should the Kings continue to play well, they have a shot at the fourth and final playoff spot...Anze Kopitar is off to a great start as he has 12 points in eight games...Cal Petersen has outplayed Jonathan Quick to date, as Petersen is 1-2-0 with a 2.38 GAA and a .919 save percentage. Quick has a better record at 2-1-2 but his peripherals are not close as he has a 3.54 GAA and a .885 save percentage...Andreas Athanasiou is on the COVID protocol list...Olli Maatta was expected to join Drew Doughty on the top defensive pairing this season and that’s the way he started the year, but he has been a healthy scratch the last four games.

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Detroit starting goalie Jonathan Bernier allowed three goals on 19 shots before Thomas Griess gave up three goals on nine shots. After the game, Detroit coach Jeff Blashill said

On the other end of the spectrum, Jarry has managed to score you -1.38 FPP60, effectively removing fantasy points from your team in his six appearances. Lehner has managed just 0.84 FPP60, while Kuemper has just 1.35.Pittsburgh Penguins

Bowey was immediately placed on waivers by the Blackhawks, who will likely send him to the taxi squad or Rockford IceHogs if/when he clears and serve as an insurance policy and depth option with Nick Seeler no longer in the mix after his contract was terminated because he did not report to his AHL assignment.Seattle Kraken

"It will be on multiple videos, teaching clips for young players, older players, junior players, pro players on basically what not to do," Kings coach Todd McLellan said of the hit. "I feel bad for Roysie. I don't even know if there's any intent on the Fiala thing, it just happened. But we have to know by now that we can't do that."Los Angeles Kings

“Our training staff has worked extremely hard to create a safe environment for our players and staff to be able to compete this season,” read the Capitals’ official statement. “We are disappointed by our players’ choice to interact in their hotel room and outside of team approved areas. We accept the NHL’s decision and once again will reiterate the COVID-19 Protocols in place to make sure the players are in full compliance moving forward.

Malenstyn is a player I expected to see on the taxi squad this year, but an injury to his Achilles tendon is expected to keep him out for the season.Philadelphia Flyers