Early start, on Versus; no skate today

A couple things about today and tonight… First, remember that tonight’s game is once again a 6 p.m. start at Staples Center, and tonight’s game will be telecast on Versus. Also, because of the early start, the Kings will not have a morning skate today, opting for the usual team meetings. The Chicago Blackhawks are coming off last night’s 2-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The Kings will look to avoid going 0-4 against Chicago this season, and the Blackhawks might regain the services of injured team captain Jonathan Toews. Marty Turco is likely to be in goal for Chicago tonight. For the latest on the Blackhawks, you can check out a sampling of the coverage of last night’s Blackhawks-Ducks game…

Hiller, Ducks hand Hawks 3rd straight loss (Chicago Tribune)

Hawks hit another bump in the road (Chicago Sun-Times)

Checking back: Toews might return tonight (Chicago Sun-Times)

Blackhawks drop third straight; Toews to return early? (Daily Herald)

Late surge can’t save Hawks (ESPNChicago.com)

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