Up next for the Kings: Saturday against Washington

KINGS TODAY

Jarret Stoll is expected to play for the first time in six games for the Kings, and Randy Jones skated for the first time in five games.

January 02, 2010

Kings today
VS. WASHINGTON
When: 1.
Where: Staples Center
On the air: TV: FS West. Radio: 1150.
Records: Kings 23-15-3, Capitals 24-10-6.

Record vs. Capitals (2008-09): 2-0.

Update: Center Jarret Stoll, who has missed the Kings' last six games because of a sore groin, practiced Friday and is expected to return today. Defenseman Randy Jones, who has missed five games because of headaches and dizziness resulting from a hit by Edmonton's Dustin Penner, skated for the first time since he was injured but won't play. The Capitals rank fourth overall in the NHL despite losing two straight.

-- Helene Elliott

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