Kings Start Fresh as Connors Debuts Against NHL-Leading Avs
The Los Angeles Kings host the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche with interim coach D.J. Smith hoping to spark a club that snapped a skid. Kenny Connors makes his NHL debut tonight; Trevor Moore is out with illness, and Doughty and Armia are out or questionable with injuries. Darcy Kuemper is not expected to play, with Erik Portillo recalled to back up Anton Forsberg. The Kings will need a stronger offensive push and solid defense to challenge Colorado and capitalize on home-ice opportunity.