The Los Angeles Kings are eager to put an end to their three-game losing streak as they take on the Detroit Red Wings tonight, concluding a stretch of three consecutive home games. The Kings will be looking for a much-needed victory to regain their momentum.

In past matchups against Detroit, forward Phillip Danault has proven to be a key player for the Kings, leading the team with four points (2 goals and 2 assists) from the two games played last season. Overall, Danault has recorded five goals and seven points in four games against the Red Wings throughout his time with the Kings. Additionally, forwards Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala have contributed significantly with a goal and two assists each in their previous encounters against Detroit.

The Kings held an optional morning skate in El Segundo today, following a mostly full-team practice day yesterday. Goaltender David Rittich is expected to start between the pipes for the Kings tonight. Rittich boasts an impressive 3-0-0 record against the Red Wings in his professional career, with a stellar 1.67 goals-against average and a .932 save percentage.

Although the Kings made some lineup adjustments during yesterday's practice, Head Coach Todd McLellan confirmed that there will be no changes on the defensive end for tonight's game. Defenseman Brandt Clarke, who was recalled yesterday, will not make his season debut. Up front, Arthur Kaliyev is set to return to the lineup in place of Jaret Anderson-Dolan.

On the opposing side, the Detroit Red Wings enter tonight's game with a 4-9-1 record in their last 14 games. Goaltender Alex Lyon is projected to start for the Red Wings after securing victories in two of his last three outings. Lyon has faced the Kings once in his NHL career, with a solid performance last season, stopping 29 of the 32 shots he faced despite a 4-3 defeat with the Florida Panthers.

One player to watch out for in tonight's game is Detroit forward David Perron, who has scored the most goals against the Kings in the past five seasons. Additionally, former Kings defenseman Olli Maatta is expected to be in action tonight on the third defensive pairing for the Red Wings.

The Kings are determined to make adjustments after their recent loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. While defensive play has been a focus, the team also aims to improve their offensive output, having scored just four goals in their past three games. Head Coach McLellan emphasized the need for quicker releases and increased shooting accuracy.

In yesterday's practice, the Kings targeted specific areas of improvement, focusing on pace and extending plays to ensure better finishing. The team is hopeful that the adjustments made in practice will translate to a solid performance on the ice tonight.

As the Kings and Red Wings face off tonight, both teams will be aiming to secure a crucial win. The Kings will look to break their losing streak and reignite their offensive prowess, while the Red Wings seek to build on recent victories and improve their overall record. The puck drop is eagerly awaited by fans, who hope for an exciting and fiercely competitive game at the Staples Center.