Simmonds injured

Wayne Simmonds will be out, for an undetermined period of time, with a lower-body injury. Terry Murray said Simmonds will see a doctor today, after which a timetable for his return might be set.

The Kings will go with Richardson, Handzus and Parse on the third line, and Ivanans, Moller and Harrold on the fourth. Ryan Smyth has not yet been cleared to play.

More updates on the day’s news soon…

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