Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov: Slated to return

Per coach Todd McLellan, Gavrikov (lower body) is on track to be activated off injured reserve and return to the lineup Wednesday versus San Jose, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports.

Gavrikov should return to a top-four role following his five-game absence. The 28-year-old defender has picked up three goals and nine points while averaging 19:54 of ice time through 25 contests this campaign.