LOS ANGELES — Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice is leaving the blender in the cupboard and going with the same forward lines and defensive pairings tonight he used two nights ago in Nashville.
Despite a 5-3 defeat to the Predators, Maurice will ice the identical lineup against the Kings (12-7-2) at Staples Center — except for the man tending the net. Game time is 9:30 p.m.(TSN 3, TSN 1290).
Steve Mason makes his first start since his solid performance in a 4-1 triumph over the Arizona Coyotes on Nov. 11 — five games ago.
Connor Hellebuyck wasn't awful in Music City but wasn't nearly as sharp as he's been, allowing five goals on 29 shots for Winnipeg (12-5-3).