The LA Kings sustained a significant injury scare on Monday night, but according to an expert medical opinion, it may just be scare.

Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist for the Dallas Stars in a 4-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Monday.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Los Angeles Kings vs. Florida Panthers NHL game to be played on December 17, 2025 on ESPN.

Mikko Rantanen, Matt Duchene and Wyatt Johnston had a goal and an assist each and Casey DeSmith tied a Dallas record with his 11th consecutive game earning points as the Stars rallied past the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Monday night.

Dallas found a way to rally back from a slow start and pot four unanswered goals against Los Angeles to get back in the win column

Reinhart is expected to lead the way on Wednesday, when the Panthers play host to the Los Angeles Kings in Sunrise, Fla. Reinhart ranks second on the Panthers with 17 goals, behind only Brad Marchand's 19. He is also first on the team in two categories: power-play goals (five) and short-handed goals (three).

The lack of quality centers available in the NHL trade market has seen Phillip Danault of the Los Angeles Kings and Ryan Strome of the Anaheim Ducks surface in the rumor mill.

The Los Angeles Kings placed goaltender Darcy Kuemper on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, and recalled G Pheonix Copley from the AHL's Ontario Reign in a corresponding move.