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 Four of the Kings' seven straight wins have been by one goal,
including Saturday's 4-3 overtime triumph over Nashville. Chicago
suffered its second loss in a row Friday, dropping a 5-4 decision at
Minnesota, but is hoping it is breaking out of its offensive
doldrums once and for all. The Blackhawks have scored fewer than two
goals in five of their 11 games this season, including three
straight prior to the setback to the Wild, and more than three only
three times. Chicago won two of its three meetings with Los Angeles
last season, both by a 4-1 score.
TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NHLN, RSN, FSN West (Los Angeles), CSN Chicago
ABOUT THE KINGS (7-3-0): Tyler Toffoli continued his sensational
start to the season Saturday with a pair of tallies. The 23-year-old
has recorded nine goals in 10 games and shares the league lead with
reigning Art Ross Trophy winner Jamie Benn of Dallas. Toffoli, who
recorded a career-high 23 tallies in 76 contests last campaign, is
tied with Jeff Carter (four goals) for the team lead with 10 points.
ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS (6-5-0): Marian Hossa is questionable after
missing the third period of Friday's loss with a lower-body injury.
The 36-year-old, who has recorded just one goal and three assists in
11 games, missed Sunday's practice and is listed as day-to-day.
Chicago has registered eight power-play goals this season, with
Patrick Kane and defenseman Brent Seabrook netting three apiece.
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OVERTIME
1. The Kings recalled Derek Forbort from Ontario of the American
Hockey League on Sunday, one day after fellow D Christian Ehrhoff
suffered an upper-body injury against Nashville.
2. Chicago has won five straight home games since losing the season
opener to the New York Rangers.
3. Both of Los Angeles LW Milan Lucic's goals this season have been
game-winners.
PREDICTION: Blackhawks 4, Kings 3
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