Jeff Zatkoff got the start for the Kings in net. It was his first game since January 7 and his first start since January 5. Henrik Lundqvist was between the pipes for the Rangers.
Nic Dowd was scratched from this game. He injured his lower body during the loss to the New York Islanders. Matt Greene was also scratched with a back injury. Tom Gilbert was the other scratch for the Kings.
The Rangers were also nursing a few injuries. Marc Staal was scratched with a concussion, Kevin Hayes was scratched with a lower body injury, and Jesper Fast was scratched with an upper body injury.