Kings' Anze Kopitar: Out again Thursday

Kopitar (upper body) is deemed unfit to play against the Oilers on Thursday, Abbey Mastracco of NHL.com reports.

Analysis:

Make that three straight games without the Kings having the two-way forward at their disposal, and that's especially concerning with supposed generational talent Connor McDavid in town. Without Kopitar, whose next chance to suit up will come Saturday, the Kings have moved Jeff Carter up to the first-line center spot and Nic Dowd also figures to slide into the top six for this next contest.