The Los Angeles Kings announced the activation of forward Viktor Arvidsson from long-term injured reserve ahead of their game in New Jersey, while placing forwards Blake Lizotte and Carl Grundstrom on LTIR. Viktor Arvidsson, playing alongside Danault and Moore, made a notable return to the ice, leading the Kings in shot attempts, scoring chances, and shots on goal over 8:46 in the first two periods. The game also saw tensions flare between Arvidsson and New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes, resulting in both players receiving penalties; Arvidsson for elbowing and Hughes for roughing, following a tussle near the NJ bench during a 4-on-4 in the late second period. The altercation continued with both players exchanging words from the penalty box. Additionally, Jack Hughes displayed frustration by breaking his stick over the boards and throwing it on the ice after a missed open net and a perceived missed call.
In 8:46 over the first two periods, Viktor Arvidson leads the Kings in shot attempts, scoring chances and shots on goal. Yupp.
Jack Hughes breaks his stick over the boards and throws it on the ice after he misses an open net thinking he was penalized.
Jack Hughes comes flying out of the penalty box and gets a breakaway, but Arvidsson, also out of the box is basically on Jack's back the entire way up the ice. Jack is furious w/ no call. He jaws at the ref & on his way to the bench he smashes his stick & throws it on the ice.
Jack Hughes just smashed his stick in half, then threw it on the ice in frustration. Now Brendan Smith is looking to fight someone.
Jack just broke his stick over the boards and threw it on the ice from the bench. #NJDevils
Viktor Arvidsson in his first game back wants to drop the gloves with Jack Hughes. Had some.......fun gestures for Hughes in the box after they came together by the NJ bench. 4-on-4, late second period.
Jack Hughes and Viktor Arvidsson are going to the box. Arvidsson is going to the box for elbowing. Jack did not like that situation one bit and went right after Arvidsson and got a roughing penalty. The two are jawing at each other from the penalty box. #NJDevils
Jack Hughes and Viktor Arvidsson jawing at each other after a tussle. Now chirping at each other in the penalty box. Jack is quite angry. #NJDevils
Jack Hughes going at it with Viktor Arvidsson!
Nice Line - ✅ Per Jim Hiller, expecting forward Viktor Arvidsson to play with Danault and Moore tonight. Will also get PP time. Not sure exactly how much he’ll play in his first game, but excited to have him back in the lineup. https://t.co/YjmNU0LFNt
Sweet Viktor-y! The @LAKings have activated forward Viktor Arvidsson from long-term injured reserve, in advance of tonight's game in New Jersey! Additionally, the Kings have placed forwards Blake Lizotte & Carl Grundstrom on LTIR. https://t.co/JUiN3GHGYQ