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Records power-play helper Kempe notched a power-play assist and two PIM in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.

Impact Kempe set up Drew Doughty's first-period tally Monday. The 24-year-old Kempe has faltered on offense with just a goal and an assist in his last six outings. For the year, the Swede has produced 21 points, 92 shots on net, 31 hits, 18 PIM and a minus-11 rating in 37 games. With his recent skid, Kempe has been demoted to third-line duty, while Trevor Moore has worked on the second line.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Helps out on power play Kopitar produced a power-play assist, four shots on goal and three hits in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.

Impact If there's two things Kopitar has specialized in this year, it's assists and power-play production. The 33-year-old center is up to 40 points (eight goals, 32 helpers), of which 22 have come with the man advantage. Kopitar has added 84 shots on net, 31 hits and a minus-1 rating in 37 contests.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts to spark comeback Athanasiou scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.

Impact Athanasiou cut the Coyotes' lead to 4-2 with his third-period tally, but that was as close as the Kings got. The 26-year-old forward is up to eight goals, 15 points, 51 shots on net and a minus-7 rating through 29 contests. He's cooled off after a hot start to the season -- Athanasiou has just four points in his last 10 outings.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Puts away power-play goal Doughty scored a power-play goal on three shots, blocked two shots and doled out two hits in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.

Impact Doughty got the Kings on the board with his tally at 16:07 of the first period, but they were never able to catch up after the Coyotes started hot. The 31-year-old blueliner is up to eight goals, 28 points, 70 shots, 56 blocks and 55 hits through 37 contests. Sixteen of his points have come with the man advantage.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Torched early by Coyotes Petersen allowed four goals on 32 shots in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Petersen yielded three goals in the first 7:28 of the contest before settling in. By then, the damage was already done, sending the 26-year-old to his third loss in his last four starts. The Iowa native dropped to 7-9-4 with a 2.56 GAA and a .923 save percentage through 21 games.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Wednesday Lemieux (not injury related) is expected to suit up Wednesday against the Coyotes, Lisa Dillman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lemieux has missed the last five games while going through quarantine since he was acquired by the Kings. The 25-year-old has seven points and 65 hits through 31 games this season. He'll likely fill a bottom-six role when he first gets into the lineup.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Monday Bjornfot (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup Monday against Arizona.

Impact Bjornfot will miss his third consecutive game while dealing with a mysterious injury. The rookie blueliner will be questionable for Wednesday's rematch with the Coyotes.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding cage Monday Petersen will patrol the crease for Monday's home contest against Arizona, Alexander Kinkopf of the Coyotes' official website reports.

Impact Despite a 3-4-0 record, Petersen has been terrific over his last seven games, recording a 2.02 GAA and .944 save percentage. For the season, the 26-year-old is sporting a .926 save percentage and 2.49 GAA across 20 appearances. In his lone start against the Coyotes this season, Petersen allowed two goals on 24 shots in a victory.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back to AHL Alt was assigned to AHL Ontario on Monday.

Impact Alt was brought up to the taxi squad for just one day. He should handle a more consistent role in the minors where he's accrued four points and a minus-10 rating across 18 games.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back on taxi squad Luff was promoted to the taxi squad from AHL Ontario on Monday.

Impact Luff hasn't been in the Kings' lineup since March 17 and has recorded just one goal through 11 NHL games this season. The 23-year-old forward will likely continue serving as an insurance body.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Up from AHL Andersson was recalled from AHL Ontario to the taxi squad Monday.

Impact Andersson went down to the minors for just one day. The 22-year-old has struggled to get his footing at the top level, posting two goals through 13 games while averaging 10:43 of ice time.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster Clague was promoted from the taxi squad Monday.

Impact If Tobias Bjornfot (undisclosed) can't suit up Monday, Clague will likely be in the lineup against Arizona. The 22-year-old blueliner has three assists and a minus-5 rating through 12 NHL games this season.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jumps to active roster Durzi was promoted to the active roster Monday.

Impact Durzi could be in line for his NHL debut, though fellow blueliner Kale Clague was also promoted. The 22-year-old Durzi has registered 13 points through 24 AHL games this year.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No longer in protocol Lemieux cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocol but won't play in Monday's game versus the Coyotes, Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insiderreports.

Impact Lemieux practiced with the Kings on Monday. They hope he'll make his Kings debut in Wednesday's home rematch against the Coyotes. The 25-year-old winger will likely fill a bottom-six role once he cracks the lineup. Lemieux recorded seven points, 59 PIM and 65 hits across 31 NHL games this year before being traded from the Rangers.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shuffles to AHL Villalta was assigned to AHL Ontario on Monday, Lisa Dillman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Troy Grosenick will take Villalta's spot on the taxi squad. Villalta, 21, will benefit from a more consistent role with the minor-league affiliate. He has a lot of development left before making the leap, as he's generated an .872 save percentage and a 3-6-0 record through 10 AHL appearances.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ascends to taxi squad Durzi was recalled from AHL Ontario to the taxi squad Monday, Lisa Dillman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Durzi has yet to make his NHL debut, but he'll be able to practice and travel with the big club while on the taxi squad. The 22-year-old has collected 13 points through 24 AHL games this year.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Grosenick was recalled from AHL Ontario to the taxi squad Monday, Lisa Dillman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Matthew Villalta was sent back to minors in a corresponding move. Grosenick played four AHL games, recording an .856 save percentage and a 1-2-1 record. He's not expected to draw into an NHL game unless either Jonathan Quick or Cal Petersen suffers an injury.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona visits Los Angeles after Chychrun's 3-goal game

Arizona visits the Los Angeles Kings after Jakob Chychrun scored three goals in the Coyotes' 3-2 overtime victory over the Ducks

APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed to AHL affiliate Grosenick was assigned to AHL Ontario on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Grosenick will switch spots with Matt Villalta, who was promoted to the taxi squad in a corresponding move Sunday.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL affiliate Luff was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Luff hasn't cracked the Kings' lineup since March 17 against St. Louis. He's potted one goal in 11 NHL appearances this year.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to bus league Thomas was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Thomas has yet to make his NHL debut, but he's notched 13 points in 23 AHL contests this season.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins taxi squad Alt was added to LA's taxi squad Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Alt has only appeared in two games with the Kings this season, going scoreless while averaging 13:35 of ice time per contest.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to taxi squad Villalta was added to the Kings' taxi squad Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Villalta will switch places with Troy Grosenick, who was sent to the minors in a corresponding move. Villalta has yet to make his NHL debut.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL affiliate Andersson was dropped to AHL Ontario on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Andersson has only drawn into the Kings' lineup on two occasions over the team's last 15 games. He's notched two goals in 13 top-level appearances this year.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minor-league affiliate Durzi was reassigned to the AHL Ontario on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Durzi has yet to make his NHL debut. He's picked up 13 points in 23 AHL appearances this season.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE