Kovalchuk’s status with Kings uncertain after healthy scratch

With nine home games, nine intra-conference games, seven divisional games and practically no time in the air during a 12-game span, this stretch could be one in which the Kings breath life into an NHL season of shallow respiration.
The Kings (6-11-1)  started the stint off effectively with a 3-1 triumph over Minnesota. They now move onto another winnable home game Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings (7-12-1).
Heading into the game, much of the focus will remain on the lineup. Center Adri