LOS ANGELES KINGS NEWS

Dropped to taxi squad Clague was assigned to LA's taxi squad Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Clague has picked up three helpers in 12 NHL appearances this season. He'll likely continue to shuffle between levels down the stretch.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks beat Kings, extend winning streak to four games Dylan Gambrell scored in the third period, and the Sharks beat the Kings 3-2 on Saturday...

APRIL 4, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Gambrell, Sharks strike late in 3-2 win over Kings

Dylan Gambrell scored in the third period to give the San Jose Sharks a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Offense on simmer Iafallo produced an assist and three blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Iafallo has collected three goals and four helpers in his last 10 games. The 27-year-old winger continues to draw a top-six assignment with the Kings, and he's generated 23 points in 35 appearances overall this year. He's in the final year of his contract, which carries a $2.425 million cap hit -- Iafallo's name could be dangled in trade talks ahead of the April 12 deadline. For what it's worth, the Kings consider Iafallo part of their plans in the near future and have expressed a desire to re-sign him in the offseason.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs helper in loss Kopitar notched an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Kopitar set up Dustin Brown for the Kings' first goal of the game. The 33-year-old Kopitar continues to be a strong playmaker this year with eight goals and 31 assists through 36 contests. The center has added 80 shots, 21 power-play points and a plus-1 rating from his top-line assignment.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes for shorthanded goal Moore scored a shorthanded goal on three shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Moore tied the game at 2-2 when he got loose while killing Sean Walker's cross-checking penalty late in the second period. The goal was Moore's first point since March 21 -- he went five games without getting on the scoresheet. The middle-six winger has produced a career-high 14 points, 57 shots on net and a plus-2 rating in 36 outings this year.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp in loss Brown scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Brown got the Kings on the board with his goal at 6:55 of the first period. The 36-year-old winger has netted 15 goals and dished seven assists in 34 contests. He's added 96 shots on net, 61 hits and a minus-1 rating while mainly working in a top-line role.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Losing skid at four games Quick gave up three goals on 23 shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Sharks.

Impact The Sharks put up a goal in each period on Quick, who suffered his fourth straight loss. The 35-year-old dropped to 6-8-2 with a 2.99 GAA and an .893 save percentage in 16 outings. Quick's poor play of late could ultimately lead to more playing time for Cal Petersen going forward. The Kings are set to host the Coyotes on Monday and Wednesday.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On non-roster list Roy (COVID-19 protocol) was placed on the non-roster list Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Impact This is a paper move for the Kings while Roy is in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. There is no timeline for his return currently.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Saturday Bjornfot (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus the Sharks.

Impact Bjornfot is still recovering for the injury he suffered in Wednesday's game versus the Golden Knights. The 19-year-old defenseman's next chance to return is Monday against the Coyotes.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Saturday Quick led the Kings onto the ice, indicating he'll start Saturday's home game versus the Sharks, Dan Greenspan of NHL.com reports.

Impact Quick has lost his last three games, allowing 10 goals in that span. The Kings were shut out 3-0 by the Sharks on Friday -- Quick will need more scoring support if he's to end his skid Saturday.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rises to active roster Thomas was recalled from AHL Ontario to the taxi squad Saturday, Jon Rosen of Fox Sports West reports.

Impact Thomas has put up 13 points over 23 AHL games this season. He can practice and travel with the team while on the taxi squad, but he'll need to be promoted to the active roster before making his NHL debut.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ascends to active roster Durzi was promoted to the active roster Saturday, Jon Rosen of Fox Sports West reports.

Impact Matt Roy was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Saturday, so Durzi has been called up to potentially fill in on the blue line. If Durzi suits up, it will be his NHL debut. The 2018 second-round pick has accrued 13 points across 23 AHL appearances this year.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In protocol, out Saturday Roy was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Saturday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Roy won't be available for Saturday's game versus the Sharks. There's no clear timetable for his return because we don't know whether he tested positive or was simply a close contact to an infected person. The 26-year-old has averaged nearly 20 minutes per game this year, recording nine points over 30 appearances.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose visits Los Angeles following shutout win

San Jose visits Los Angeles after the Sharks shut out Los Angeles 3-0

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Martin Jones, Sharks continue to frustrate Kings in 3-0 win Tomas Hertl had a goal and an assist, Martin Jones made 30 saves for his first shutout of...

APRIL 3, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Kings silenced again by Martin Jones and the Sharks The former Kings goalie continues to stymie his former team, this time with a 3-0 win at Staples Center

APRIL 3, 2021 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Jones, Sharks continue to frustrate Kings in 3-0 win

Tomas Hertl had a goal and an assist, Martin Jones made 30 saves for his first shutout of the season and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-0

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets no help in loss Petersen allowed two goals on 35 shots in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Sharks. The third goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Petersen wasn't bad Friday, but the Sharks' second line was a little better. Tomas Hertl and Timo Meier scored the goals against Petersen, with Rudolfs Balcers adding two assists and an empty-netter. The 26-year-old goalie slipped to 7-8-4 with a 2.49 GAA and a .926 save percentage in 20 appearances. Petersen has generally outplayed Jonathan Quick in recent games, but it'll likely be the latter in net for Saturday's rematch with the Sharks.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes second straight start Petersen led the Kings onto the ice, indicating he'll start Friday's home game versus the Sharks, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Petersen and Jonathan Quick have alternated starts recently, but Friday sees Petersen making consecutive starts for the first time since March 14 and 17. The 26-year-old Campbell has a 2.01 GAA and a .945 save percentage in his last six games despite only earning a 3-3-0 record in that span. He'll likely be a solid option in goal for fantasy managers.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins taxi squad Durzi was promoted to the taxi squad Friday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

Impact Durzi has yet to make his NHL debut. The 22-year-old defenseman will likely have to wait for that -- he's serving as defensive depth on the taxi squad with Tobias Bjornfot (undisclosed) out.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rises to active roster Clague has been added to LA's active roster ahead of Friday's matchup with the Sharks.

Impact Strand is slated to skate on the Kings' third pairing against San Jose. He's picked up one helper through nine top-level appearances this year.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE