Gaborik (foot) was activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's game against the Blackhawks, Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gaborik's status for the upcoming contest reportedly will be decided in pregame warm-ups. Of course, even if he plays, that nine-week layoff since his last game in the World Cup of Hockey likely means the veteran has some rust to shake off. It's best to take a wait-and-see approach with the oft-injured Czech.