According to coach Todd McLellan, there's a good chance Brown (upper body) will return to the lineup Friday versus Vegas, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brown has missed LA's last two games with an upper-body injury, but he appears to be on track to return to action Friday. However, his status against the Golden Knights likely won't be confirmed until pregame warmups. The veteran forward has racked up 13 goals and 19 points through 26 contests this season.

Contrary to a previous report, Brown (upper body) will not play Wednesday versus the Blues, Dan Greenspan of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brown was initially expected to return Wednesday, but his absence from pregame warmups indicates he'll miss a second contest with the injury. Matt Luff will take Brown's place in the lineup, while Adrian Kempe works on the top line.

Brown (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blues, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brown missed Sunday's game against the Avalanche with an upper-body issue, but he'll return to his usual prominent role Wednesday, skating on the Kings' top line and first power-play unit against St. Louis. He's racked up 13 goals and 19 points through 26 contests this season.

Brown (upper body) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Avalanche, Lisa Dillman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brown will miss his first game of the season due to an upper-body injury. He's considered day-to-day at this time. The 36-year-old has generated 13 goals and six assists through 26 appearances this year. His next chance to play is Monday's home matchup against the Blues.

Brown scored a power-play goal on three shots in Monday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Brown picked up his second goal in the last six games, but both have come with the man advantage. The 36-year-old winger's recent slowdown comes after he racked up 11 points in 12 games during February. Brown has 13 goals, 19 points, 62 shots on net and 43 hits through 24 contests in 2020-21.

Brown scored a power-play goal on a game-high eight shots and added two hits in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Brown gave the Kings their only lead of the game with his third-period tally. It snapped a three-game dry spell for the winger. He's up to 12 goals, 18 points, 56 shots on net, 41 hits and a plus-4 rating through 22 outings.

Brown notched an assist, four hits, four PIM and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Brown set up Alex Iafallo for the opening tally at 10:24 of the second period. In 10 games in February, Brown has seven goals and four helpers. The 36-year-old winger is up to 17 points, 37 shots on net, 37 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 18 contests overall. He's not going to shoot 27 percentage all year, but Brown is making things fun in LA while he's on his hot streak.

Brown scored a pair of goals in Monday's 3-0 win over St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Playing in his 1,200th career game, Brown gave the Kings a 2-0 lead late in the second period when he jumped on a turnover in the St. Louis zone and powered his way to the net before out-waiting Jordan Binnington with a nifty deke. He later clinched the road win with a long-range empty-netter with 1:03 left in the third period. The goals were Brown's ninth and 10th of the season, tops among all Honda West Division players. The 36-year-old has needed only 17 games to score those 10 goals after tallying 17 times in 66 contests last year.

Brown scored a goal on three shots and added three hits in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Brown opened the scoring just 4:21 into the game. He's potted goals in consecutive contests. The 36-year-old winger is up to eight tallies, 14 points, 32 shots on net, 30 hits and a plus-5 rating through 15 contests. The New York native isn't likely to slow down much as long as he's on Anze Kopitar's wing.

Brown scored a goal on three shots, doled out two hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Brown stretched the Kings' lead to 3-0 with his third-period goal. The veteran winger continues to impress in 2020-21 with seven goals, 13 points, 29 shots, 27 hits and a plus-5 rating through 14 appearances. Brown's a power forward in a favorable assignment with the Kings, so fantasy managers should take notice.