"If an angry Ryan Kesler is a better Ryan Kesler, then the Los Angeles Kings might want to pay particular attention to No. 17 Tuesday night.

The Canucks centre was clearly displeased Monday to hear about a comment made about his game by coach Alain Vigneault.

After Sunday's lacklustre 4-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, Vigneault was asked what was wrong with Kesler, whose numbers are down this season and in more than 19 minutes of ice time Sunday night failed to register a shot on goal.

"I think he has to use the players around him a little bit more so that he can get into open space and create the type of offensive chances and be the type of defensive player that he can be," Vigneault said."