Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Los Angeles Kings Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to face the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday after a narrow 2-1 shootout defeat against the New Jersey Devils. Despite showing strong performance throughout regular play and overtime, the Penguins struggled in the shootout, marking their 11th loss in 12 attempts in that format.
In the recent game, goaltender Arturs Silovs faced two shots in the shootout, allowing both to slip by, and the Penguins were unable to capitalize on their opportunities, missing both of their attempts. This loss still garnered the team a point in the standings, and they now aim to clinch a total of three out of four points over the weekend.
Upcoming Matchup
The upcoming matchup comes at a time when the Kings are looking to rebound after their own setback, having lost 5-2 against the Florida Panthers on Thursday. Currently, Los Angeles holds a record of 6 wins, 5 losses, and 4 overtime losses, accumulating 16 points in the standings. This game marks the second face-off between these two teams this season; the Penguins previously triumphed over the Kings 4-2 in their October 16 meeting, where they rallied from a 2-0 deficit after the first period.
Debut of Sergei Murashov
Sunday will also mark the highly anticipated debut of Pittsburgh’s goaltending prospect, Sergei Murashov. He was called up to the Penguins’ roster following an injury to Tristan Jarry sustained in the previous game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Murashov is looking to build on an impressive record in the AHL, where he earned the title of Goaltender of the Month for October, boasting a 5-1-0 record, a 1.68 goals-against average, .935 save percentage, and a shutout.
Line Combinations and Game Details
In the previous match against the Devils, the line combinations for the Penguins consisted of forward pairs Rust-Crosby-Kindel, Novak-Malkin-Mantha, and Koppanen-Hayes-Koivunen, with Heinen-Lizotte-Dewar rounding out the forwards. Defensively, the group included Wotherspoon-Karlsson, Shea-Letang, and Graves-Clifton.
The puck is scheduled to drop at 2 p.m. ET, and fans can view the action on SportsNet Pittsburgh or listen in on 105.9 ‘The X’. Stay updated with the latest from the Pittsburgh Penguins by bookmarking THN – Pittsburgh Penguins on Google News for player features, roster updates, and more!
