Chicago Blackhawks (11-9-6, in the Central Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (12-7-7, in the Pacific Division)

Los Angeles; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings and the Chicago Blackhawks hit the ice in Western Conference play.

Los Angeles has a 12-7-7 record overall and a 3-5-3 record on its home ice. The Kings have an 8-2-2 record in one-goal games.

Chicago has gone 5-4-3 in road games and 11-9-6 overall. The Blackhawks have a 3-5-4 record in games decided by one goal.

The matchup Thursday is the second time these teams play this season. The Kings won 3-1 in the last matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Kevin Fiala has 10 goals and eight assists for the Kings. Alex Laferriere has three goals and one assist over the past 10 games.

Connor Bedard has 17 goals and 20 ass

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