Looking to improve their hand, the Kings shuffled the deck ahead of their matchup with the Maple Leafs on Saturday, making changes in literally every area of their lineup.
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Cal Petersen stops a shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Los Angeles.
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews, left, takes the puck as Los Angeles Kings left wing Viktor Arvidsson reaches in during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Moore, left, and Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Justin Holl fall as they battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Kings center Gabriel Vilardi, right, celebrates his goal with defenseman Matt Roy during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. They paid off in the form of goalie Cal Petersen’s best all-around outing of the young season and sparks from a swap of wingers Gabe Vilardi and Kevin Fiala on the first and third lines.