Another early lead
Kopitar tied Cammalleri for the team lead with his 12th goal. Let's see if the Kings can hold on to this one. Probably need to make it 3-0 to be safe.
Aubin is at goal for the Kings, Garon for Edmonton.
Some line changes tonight. Cammalleri is back with Kopitar and Brown. Calder-Handzus-O'Sullivan, Nagy-Armstrong-Willsie, Zeiler-Gauthier-Ivanans.
Preissing is a scratch.

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of course Preissing is a scratch.
it has nothing to do with his play.
the reality is that crawford's butt-buddy, Klemm, wanted to play defense today.
Preferential treatment at its best.
Should've been BLAKE.
Oh, and O'Sullivan not playing with Kopi and Brown? This coach needs to go..
I don't think this coach wants O'sullivan to succeed.
Do you agree Joe.