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Rittich is expected to start vs. Winnipeg on Wednesday.

Rittich had a forgettable outing on Monday when he allowed seven goals on 21 shots (.667 SV%) in a 7-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks, but will likely return to the crease on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 32-year-old Rittich has a 2.65 GAA and .883 SV% in 13 games this season (7-6-0) and has been thrust into a starting role with Darcy Kuemper battling several injuries. The Kings enter the action on Wednesday as slight -104 home underdogs against the NHL's top team.

David Rittich
Meier has been suspended for one game for cross-checking Nashville’s Zachary L'Heureux.

Meier was issued a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct late in the third period after an illegal cross-check on Zachary L'Heureux of the Nashville Predators. After a hearing with NHL Player Safety, Meier was issued a one-game suspension.

Timo Meier
McLaughlin will make his season debut in Vancouver on Tuesday.

Tyler Johnson will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing McLaughlin to make his season debut against the Vancouver Canucks. The 25-year-old McLaughlin has primarily been an AHL plyer but has 14 games of NHL experience. He has 10 points (5G / 5A) in 15 games with the Providence Bruins (AHL) this season.

Marc McLaughlin
Rittich will start in San Jose on Monday.

With no timeline for Darcy Kuemper's (undisclosed) return, Rittich continues his reign over the Kings' crease. The 32-year-old Rittich has been solid this season behind stout defensive play by the Kings, posting a 2.24 GAA and .901 SV% in 12 games (7-5-0). The Kings enter Monday's contest as significant -234 road favorites against a San Jose Sharks club amid a three-game losing skid (0-2-1).

David Rittich
Rittich is expected to start in San Jose on Monday.

With no timeline for Darcy Kuemper's (undisclosed) return, Rittich continues his reign over the Kings' crease. The 32-year-old Rittich has been solid this season behind stout defensive play by the Kings, posting a 2.24 GAA and .901 SV% in 12 games (7-5-0). The Kings enter Monday's contest as significant -234 road favorites against a San Jose Sharks club amid a three-game losing skid (0-2-1).

David Rittich
McLaughlin has been recalled from Boston (AHL).

McLaughlin has been one of Providence's (AHL) best players early on this season with 10 points in 15 games played and has earned himself his first call up to Boston this year. The 25-year-old undrafted forward has previously appeared in 14 NHL games and has picked up four goals and no assists during that span.

Marc McLaughlin
Meier (back spasms) will play against the Hurricanes on Thursday.

The Devils return to action on November 21st against the Carolina Hurricanes, and thankfully will have the services of Meier, who was day-to-day with back spasms. The 28-year-old Meier is averaging 17:24 time-on-ice and has 14 points (7G / 7A), 38 hits, and 63 shots in 21 games this season.

Timo Meier
Pesce (undisclosed) is expected to play on Thursday vs. Carolina.

Pesce had been battling an undisclosed injury but, with five days between games, seems to have had ample time to recover. He will likely be in the lineup on Thursday against his former club, the Carolina Hurricanes. The 30-year-old Pesce has been a stabilizing presence on the blueline in his first season with New Jersey, averaging 20:42 time-on-ice and recording 20 blocks in 12 games.

Brett Pesce
Rittich will start against the Sabres on Wednesday.

With Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) still sidelined, Rittich will continue his reign over the Kings' crease on Wednesday night against the Buffalo Sabres. Rittich was near-perfect in his last outing, losing his shutout bid in the third period, saving 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The 32-year-old Rittich has a 2.52 GAA and .892 SV% in 10 games this season (6-4-0). The Kings enter the action on Wednesday as -155 home favorites against a Sabres club that will be without Tage Thompson (upper body).

David Rittich
Rittich is expected to start vs. Buffalo on Wednesday.

With Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) still sidelined, Rittich will continue his reign over the Kings' crease on Wednesday night against the Buffalo Sabres. Rittich was near-perfect in his last outing, losing his shutout bid in the third period, saving 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The 32-year-old Rittich has a 2.52 GAA and .892 SV% in 10 games this season (6-4-0). The Kings enter the action on Wednesday as -155 home favorites against a Sabres club that will be without Tage Thompson (upper body).

David Rittich
Boqvist (undisclosed) is expected to play on Tuesday after missing practice yesterday.

Boqvist has been a pleasant addition to the Panthers lineup this season, providing depth offensive production, and is expected to play on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Boqvist is averaging 14:12 time-on-ice and has five points (3G / 2A) in 18 games this season.

Jesper Boqvist
Pesce is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury.

The Devils are off until November 21st when they face off against the Carolina Hurricanes and could be without Pesce, who is recovering from an undisclosed injury. The 30-year-old Pesce has been a stabilizing presence on the blueline in his first season with New Jersey, averaging 20:42 time-on-ice and recording 20 blocks in 12 games.

Brett Pesce