Kopitar was expected to miss a few weeks with his knee injury, but is progressing well and could be back earlier than expected. Don't let him fall too far in your draft.

Kopitar was expected to miss a few weeks with his knee injury, but is progressing well and could be back earlier than expected. Don't let him fall too far in your draft.

Kopitar was playing in a lower level Swedish league when sustaining the injury. He is expected to miss time if the season resumes in mid-January posing a problem for the Kings who had most players opt out of playing during the lockout.

Dumoulin, a second round pick in 2009, just completed his junior year at Boston College, scoring seven goals and 28 points en route to a National Championship.

Zuccarello remains out indefinitely but could return in late May/June. He scored two goals and an assist in 10 games this season.

Sounds like Zuccarello's season is over. He scored two goals and an assist in 10 games.


Perry remains questionable to play tonight. After scoring 50 goals last year, he has 34 tallies and 55 points in 69 games.

Perry remains questionable to play tonight. After scoring 50 goals last year, he has 34 tallies and 55 points in 69 games.

Zuccarello moves back down to the fourth line. He has one assist in six games played this season.

Zuccarello moves up to the second line to start tonight's game. He has an assist in five games.

As expected, Perry won't play tonight. After scoring 50 goals last year, he has 34 tallies and 55 points in 69 games.

Doesn't sound like you should bank on Perry playing tonight. After scoring 50 goals last year, he has 34 tallies and 55 points in 69 games.

Perry skating is certainly a good sign but he has not real update on his status. The reigning MVP only missed last night's game and was a game-time decision.

Sounds like Perry won't play tonight. After scoring 50 goals last year, he has 34 tallies and 55 points in 69 games.

Perry is definitely banged up after last night's game. With the Ducks in the middle of a playoff run, expect him to try his best to stay in. After scoring 50 goals last year, Perry has 34 tallies and 55 points in 69 games.

Zuccarello will give the Rangers some offensive creativity. He had no points in his previous three games.

As expected, nothing to worry about with regards to the Kings' #1 centre. Kopitar currently leads the team in scoring with 14 goals and 42 points in 46 games.

Doesn't sound like something to worry about yet. Kopitar hasn't missed any playing time since taking a big hit from Brendan Morrow.

After taking a hard hit to the face from Brenden Morrow, Kopitar is OK. Expect him to play tonight in all situations.

Great news for everyone invested in the star center. His 40 points in 44 games lead all Kings players by a healthy margin. Expect him to continue centering the top line.
