Kings' Peter Budaj: In line to start Saturday

Budaj is expected to start in goal Saturday night against the visiting Blackhawks, Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider reports.

Analysis:

Budaj was first off the ice in morning skate, which is the telling sign that he'll be the starter for the evening's contest. The Czech tender has allowed exactly two goals in each of his last four starts (all wins). Barring an unforeseen switch in pregame warm-ups, expect Budaj to work between the pipes against a Blackhawks team trying to grind through a seventh consecutive road appearance.