Kings defenseman Drew Doughty will go against Edmonton's Connor McDavid for the first time this season in a juicy sub-story to an important game for both teams. Doughty is having another Norris Trophy-worthy season, and McDavid is widely seen as the best, if not the most skilled, player in hockey.
"There's a good chance I'll be made foolish at least once," Doughty said after the morning skate. "I enjoy it so much. When I have to play superstars like him on the other team, I get up for those games. That's the most fun I have. I enjoy getting to know him off the ice a little bit, but when he's on the ice, I'm going to do everything I can to play my best against him.