McQuaid injury gets DeAngelo in lineup

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Adam McQuaid’s misfortune becomes Tony DeAngelo’s opportunity.

After sitting out six straight and eight of the first 10 as a healthy scratch, No. 77 will get the call in LA on Sunday in the aftermath of the lower-body injury that forced McQuaid out of the game in Chicago on Thursday.

“Day-to-day,” coach David Quinn said of McQuaid’s status. “Hopefully, he’ll be back before the end of the trip.”

McQuaid’s response to treatment will inform whether the club promotes a defenseman for games in San Jose on Tuesday and Anaheim on Thursday. Also absent Fredrik Claesson, sidelined for the past three with an upper-body issue, the Blueshirts have just six healthy defensemen.

DeAngelo, who last dressed on Oct. 11, will partner with Brady Skjei. The pair played 61:15 at five-on-five last season, recording a 59.7 Corsi rating while on the ice for one goal scored and two against. Skjei has played seven games this year with McQuaid and three with Neal Pionk on his right side.

“I thought we worked well together,” Skjei said following practice. “Obviously, Tony is very good with the puck, so we want to have possession, make plays with it, and be responsible on the D-side of it.”

Skjei has struggled to find his game. His decision making has seemed faulty. He appears to be guessing and a bit off balance. It could be a confidence thing.

“I’m not playing to my full potential. I know that,” No. 76 told The Post. “My puck management and playmaking are a little bit off. I’ve been a little bit off. I think I’ve been a little bit too cautious. I need to be more assertive.”

The 2-7-1 Kings have lost six straight in regulation while outscored 29-8 over those consecutive defeats. This is one of those, “If we can’t beat them ...” contests for both teams.

“We understand the hornets nest we’re walking into,” Quinn said. “It’s going to be a huge challenge.”