The L.A. Kings and Colorado Avalanche meet in the second of three meetings this season between the two clubs tonight at the Pepsi Center.
L.A. won the first meeting 4-1 on Feb .18.
With Semyon Varlamov listed as day-to-day with a groin injury, rookie Calvin Pickard will get the start for the Avs.
Colorado is looking to match a season-high with its fourth straight win while L.A. enters tonight’s action two points back of the Calgary Flames for the third seed in the Pacific Division and three points shy of the Winnipeg Jets for the second wild card spot in the Western Conference.
Puck drop is at 9 p.m. ET. You can catch the game on NBCSN or live online via NBCSports.com’s Live Extra.
Some relevant linkage for tonight’s affair:
Get your game notes: Kings at Avalanche
NHL on NBCSN: Hot Avs challenge Kings in battle between desperate squads