NHL Game Preview: Los Angeles Kings at Dallas Stars with Line Combinations 2/28/2025

Los Angeles Kings left wing Kevin Fiala, right, celebrates his goal with center Phillip Danault during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Los Angeles Kings left wing Kevin Fiala, right, celebrates his goal with center Phillip Danault during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Los Angeles Kings at Dallas Stars

Venue: American Airlines Center
Date: Friday, February 28
Time: 7:00 pm CST

TV: ESPN + / Vict+ / FDSNW
Radio:
Los Angeles – 710 ESPN
Dallas – The Ticket 96.7 FM / 1310 AM

DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:
Los Angeles+1.5 ML -225
Dallas -1.5 ML +185
O/U 5.5

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Los Angeles Kings News & Notes:

Los Angeles is third in the Pacific Division and has a five point gap on the Vancouver Canucks. The Kings have been rumored to be interested in making some big moves ahead of the trade deadline with one insider floating Byfield as a possible trap chip to improve the roster in the short-term.

Dallas Stars News & Notes:

Dallas is in the middle of trade speculation with Seth Jones in Chicago. While the player would help immediately, it could become another long term anchor on their team. Dallas is in a comfortable playoff position with plenty of assets and cap space to make additions.

Los Angeles Kings Projected Lines:

Turcotte-Kopitar-Kempe
Fiala-Byfield-Laferriere
Foegele-Danault-Moore
Jeannot-Lewis-Clarke

Anderson-Gavrikov
Edmunson-Doughty
Moverare-Spence

Kuemper
Rittich

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Dallas Stars Projected Lines:

Robertson-Hintz-Bourque
Marchment-Duchene-Granlund
Benn-Johnston-Dadonov
Back-Steel-Blackwell

Harley-Lyubushkin
Lindell-Ceci
Smith-Dumba

Oettinger
DeSmith

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Players To Watch:

Los Angeles Kings

Kevin Fiala has 23 goals this season for the Kings while -5. Philip Danault leads the teams in assists with 25, all of which coming in 5 on 5 play.

Dallas Stars

Wyatt Johnston has seen an increased role this season, but has seen a drop in goal scoring.

Injury Report:

Los Angeles Kings

None

Dallas Stars

D Miro Heiskanen – IR
C Tyler Seguin – IR
D Nils Lundkvist – IR
D Lian Bichsel – OUT

Next Game:

Los Angeles Kings – March 1 at St. Louis Blues
Dallas Stars – March 2 vs St. Louis Blues

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