THURSDAY VS. NEW YORK RANGERS

* Starting time: 7:30 p.m.

* Television: Fox Sports

* Radio: KRLA (1110 AM)

* Key: Defenseman Rich Pilon is back with the Rangers after missing time with a shoulder strain.

* Season series: The Rangers won the only game, 8-3.

* About New York: The Rangers have been playing some of their best hockey in the last 28 games.

SATURDAY VS. CALGARY

* Starting time: 7:30 p.m.

* Television: Fox Sports

* Radio: KRLA (1110 AM)

* Key: Calgary’s Valeri Bure is one of the NHL’s most effective scorers.

* Season series: The Kings have won all three games.

* About Calgary: A tough schedule could be a problem in Calgary’s bid for a playoff spot.

MONDAY VS. VANCOUVER

* Starting time: 7:30 p.m.

* Television: Fox Sports

* Radio: KRLA (1110 AM)

* Key: Vancouver left wing Brad May appears to be back on track after going through a scoring slump.

* Season series: The Kings are 1-0-1.

* About Vancouver: A playoff berth appears to be becoming a long shot even though Vancouver has played well since the All-Star break.