Kings forward Viktor Arvidsson out of lineup for Game 1 vs. Oilers

May 02, 2022 - 10:18pm

Los Angeles Kings right wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with the bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Los Angeles Kings right wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with the bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game. (Chris O'Meara/AP)

The Los Angeles Kings will be without forward Viktor Arvidsson for Game 1 of their first-round series against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday.

No Arvidsson for LA

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) May 3, 2022

Also, Arvidsson listed as a scratch on the NHL media site, along with Bjornfot, Vilardi, Andersson, Stetcher, Stand and Kupari.

— lisa dillman (@reallisa) May 3, 2022

Arvidsson did not take part in the pre-game line rushes with Alek Iafallo taking his spot on the second line with Phillip Danault and Trevor Moore.

According to Lisa Dillman of The Athletic, Arvidsson left practice on Saturday and did not participate in the morning skate. Head coach Todd McLellan said there was a good chance Arvidsson would be able to play. It was not immediately known why Arvidsson sat out.

Some background: Arvidsson left practice early on Saturday and did not skate Monday morning. Todd McLellan said after the morning skate that there was a “good chance” Arvidsson would play in Game 1.

— lisa dillman (@reallisa) May 3, 2022

In 66 games this season, Arvidsson had 20 goals and 49 points

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