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Andersson scores in return, Kings top Vegas 4-2

Lias Andersson scored a goal in his first game back after missing more than a month and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2
APRIL 1, 2021 • Associated Press
Can't finish Wednesday's game Bjornfot (undisclosed) left Wednesday's game with an injury, LA Kings Insider Zach Dooley reports.
Impact Bjornfot earned an assist in 10:41 of ice time before he left the game. He was questionable to return, but never made it back onto the ice in the third period. It's unclear how serioues Bjornfot's injury is, but more information should surface prior to Friday's game versus the Sharks.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notches helper in win Walker produced an assist in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.
Impact Walker set up Andreas Athanasiou for the opening tally at 1:58 of the first period. There's been some life to Walker's play in the attacking zone lately, as he's produced four points in his last seven games. The 26-year-old has seven points, 36 shots on net, 40 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating through 25 outings overall.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up assist Wednesday Anderson notched an assist in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.
Impact Anderson set up Alex Iafallo's second-period tally. The helper was Anderson's first point since March 6, a span of 10 scoreless outings. The 21-year-old defenseman isn't a big scoring threat with seven assists through 32 games, but he's added a solid 34 hits, 41 blocked shots, 29 shots on net and a plus-4 rating.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Snags assist Kopitar managed an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.
Impact Kopitar had the secondary helper on Alex Iafallo's second-period tally. The 33-year-old Kopitar ended a three-game point drought with the assist -- he's only had two dry spells last that long this season. The star center has eight goals, 30 apples, 75 shots and a plus-2 rating in 34 contests.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies in win Andersson scored a goal on four shots in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.
Impact Andersson struck at 17:23 of the first period, doubling the Kings' lead to 2-0 at the time. The Swede was playing in his first game since Feb. 16, as he had fallen out of favor with head coach Todd McLellan. Andersson will still need to show consistency to stay in the lineup, as he's produced a mere two goals and 15 shots on net through 12 outings overall.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stuffs in rebound Anderson-Dolan scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.
Impact Anderson-Dolan capitalized on a rebound generated from an Andreas Athanasiou shot in the second period. The 21-year-old Anderson-Dolan snapped a five-game point drought with his tally. The Alberta native has been solid in a middle-six role this year, producing eight points in 13 contests, although there may be ups and downs for the rookie.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in Wednesday's win Iafallo scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.
Impact Iafallo put the Kings ahead 4-1 at 16:12 of the second period. The winger has scored in two of his last three games, and he's racked up six points in the last eight contests. A steady scorer on the top line, Iafallo has nine tallies, 22 points, 74 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating in 33 appearances this season.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
One of each Wednesday Athanasiou scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.
Impact Athanasiou opened the scoring just 1:58 into the first period. He had another shot in the second period that created a rebound for Jaret Anderson-Dolan to deposit for what was the game-winning goal. Entering Wednesday, Athanasiou had just one assist in his last eight games. The 26-year-old forward is up to 14 points, 44 shots on net, 13 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 26 contests.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Impressive in Vegas Petersen stopped 40 of 42 shots in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.
Impact Petersen gave up goals to William Karlsson and Shea Theodore, but the goalie made sure to maintain the Kings' lead throughout the contest. The 26-year-old Petersen has won three of his last four starts, allowing only eight goals in that span. The Iowa native improved to 7-7-4 with a 2.51 GAA and a .925 save percentage in 19 appearances. With the Kings hosting the Sharks for a back-to-back Friday and Saturday, expect Petersen and Jonathan Quick to split the next two games.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shipped off to minors Brickley was assigned to AHL Ontario on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Brickley didn't draw into the lineup during his stay on the taxi squad. The 26-year-old defenseman hasn't played in the NHL since 2018-19.
MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on injured reserve Maatta (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Maatta is still expected to be out for at least a few more days. His move to injured reserve is likely to free up a roster spot for the Kings.
MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tending twine Wednesday Petersen will defend the road net in Wednesday's game versus the Golden Knights, NHL.com's Danny Webster reports.
Impact Petersen allowed four goals on 28 shots in his most recent start last Wednesday against the Sharks. Overall, he's put together a solid month of March, registering a .914 save percentage and a 2.70 GAA. He draws a tough test against a Western Division heavyweight, as the Golden Knights have won eight of their past 10 games while averaging 3.50 goals.
MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Live Blog: Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo expected to return vs. Kings Vegas is expected to activate defenseman Alex Pietrangelo off of injured reserve ahead of its 7 p.m. game against the Los Angeles Kings at T...
MARCH 31, 2021 • LASVEGASSUN.COM
Jumps to active roster Strand was promoted to the active roster Wednesday.
Impact With Olli Maatta (upper body) out, Strand is expected to stay in the lineup for a second straight game. The 24-year-old blueliner doesn't add much offensive upside, and he's averaged just 15:06 thus far.
MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets promotion Bjornfot was promoted to the active roster Wednesday.
Impact Bjornfot has played in seven of the last eight games, and he's expected to stay in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against the Golden Knights. The 19-year-old blueliner has posted three assists, 15 hits and 20 blocked shots through 18 NHL appearances this season.
MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Surfaces on active roster Andersson was promoted to the active roster Wednesday.
Impact Andersson hasn't played an NHL game since Feb. 16, but this promotion could be a sign that he'll be in the lineup for Wednesday's road game versus the Golden Knights. The 22-year-old likely will skate in the bottom six if he's in.
MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles Kings at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and prediction Previewing Wednesday’s Los Angeles Kings at Vegas Golden Knights NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.
MARCH 31, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Moves to taxi squad Strand was reassigned to the Kings' taxi squad Tuesday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.
Impact Strand has picked up one assist through eight top-level appearances this year. He could be promoted to the active roster ahead of Wednesday's game versus Vegas.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back to taxi squad Bjornfot was returned to LA's taxi squad Tuesday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.
Impact Bjornfot has appeared in three straight games with the Kings, so this is likely just a paper move. The 19-year-old rookie has picked up three helpers in 18 games this campaign.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles plays Vegas, looks to end road losing streak

Los Angeles heads into a matchup against Vegas after losing five straight road games
MARCH 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Nosek's go-ahead goal lifts Vegas past Kings, 4-1

Tomas Nosek scored in the second period and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1
MARCH 30, 2021 • Associated Press
NHL Trade Grades: Los Angeles Kings make deals for Christian Wolanin, Brendan Lemieux Corey Pronman, Dom Luszczyszyn and Craig Custance grade the notable trades in the league all season.
MARCH 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Helpers in three straight contests Vilardi posted an assist in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
Impact Vilardi has notched a helper in each of his last three outings. The 21-year-old returned to second-line duties Monday after a stint on the fourth line prior to the Kings getting a break in their schedule. Vilardi has recorded 15 points, 36 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 33 contests in his first full NHL campaign.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Collects assist Monday Carter posted an assist in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
Impact Carter picked up the secondary helper on the lone goal by Matt Roy. With just four points in 13 outings during March, Carter hasn't been a consistent scoring threat. The 36-year-old forward has 16 points, 98 shots on net, 16 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 33 games.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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