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Alex Iafallo is optimistic about being ready for Kings' playoff opener with Golden Knights on Wednesday

The rookie winger sat out the final four games because of an upper-body injury, just as the Kings pushed for a playoff berth. Then, in a bittersweet aside to the season finale Saturday, Iafallo's alma mater, Minnesota Duluth, won the NCAA championship, a year after he ended his college career with a loss in the title game.

"It's pretty wild: Two years in a row going to the finals," Iafallo said of the Bulldogs. "Finally getting a win there."

"I'm feeling great right now," Iafallo said. "Depending on what happens and how [Tuesday] goes, we'll figure it out.