#LAKings Projected Lineups – LA Kings vs. Arizona Coyotes; Copley Cleared (MayorsManor)

For the first time this season, the LA Kings will wear their 90s inspired alternate white jerseys with chrome helmets in consecutive games. Things worked out just fine with those threads last night in Anaheim, as the Kings skated to a dominating 6-3 win over the Ducks.
Heading into the second-half of their back-to-back weekend set, coach Todd McLellan now has a key decision to make. Most likely, Saturday’s game against the visiting Coyotes was earmarked for goalie Jonathan Quick. However, with Pheonix Copley ejected from the game last night, his veteran netminder had to come in and play cleanup (and also secure the win in net). Is McLellan now rethinking thigs and possibly turning back to Copley again? We’ll assume not, as Quick only played 20:24 at the Honda Center, for his first game action since Jan. 28 at Tampa Bay. It’s at least an option, though, as Copley has been cleared by the NHL following his match penalty.
Much more likely is a change on the blueline. Look for Toby Bjornfot to replace veteran Alex Edler on the third pairing.
What about Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun, you ask? See here:
LA Kings Projected Lineup vs. Arizona Coyotes
Byfield – Kopitar – Kempe
Moore – Danault – Arvidsson
Fiala – Lizotte – Iafallo
Kaliyev – Kupari – Vilardi
Anderson – Doughty
Durzi – Roy
Bjornfot – Walker
Quick
Copley
Scratches: Anderson-Dolan, Edler, Lemieux
Injured Reserve: Grundstrom (Jan. 19)
Key Game Info
Puck drop is set for 7:30 pm PST and will be televised by Bally Sports.
For those live in attendance, the LA Kings Booster Club will offer their popular ‘Puck for a Buck’ contest — featuring Drew Doughty for this game. Just $1 could win you an autographed puck from an NHL star. Visit their table near aisle M8 on the main concourse for more information.
Across the Ice
In the Coyotes last game played, they shutout the Lightning 1-0 in Arizona on Wednesday night.
Here’s how Arizona lined up for that one:
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