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Jordan Weal to make NHL debut for Kings

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Los Angeles Kings’ Jordan Weal scores the winning goal past Arizona Coyotes goalie Niklas Treutle during overtime in an NHL preseason hockey game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015. The Kings won 3-2. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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Two days after an uninspiring performance versus San Jose, the Los Angeles Kings will be getting an injection of youthful enthusiasm tonight versus Arizona.

Coach Darryl Sutter confirmed today that Jordan Weal will make his NHL debut at Staples Center.

A 23-year-old center, Weal is expected to replace Andy Andreoff and skate between Kyle Clifford and Jordan Nolan on the fourth line.

“It’s really exciting,” Weal told LA Kings Insider. “A lot of work has gone into getting to this part of my career, and the hard work’s just going to continue. It’s going to keep going, and I’m trying to do as much as I can in this game and keep improving from this game moving forward in trying to solidify a solid spot in the lineup.”

The 70th overall pick in 2010, Weal had 69 points in 73 games last season for AHL Manchester.

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