Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty is expected to return to the ice on Thursday against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks. Doughty, who confirmed to NHL.com of his availability to play, has been sidelined since blocking a shot with his left foot in a game against the Ottawa Senators on Oct.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
The Los Angeles Kings will get a boost on their blue line as team reporter Zach Dooley confirmed Thursday Drew Doughty has been cleared to return to the lineup for the Kings’ matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Happy Wednesday, Insiders! Lots going on during today’s LA Kings practice. The LA Kings welcomed defenseman Drew Doughty back to the ice this afternoon for practice at Toyota Sports Performance Center in El Segundo.
As the calendar flips to December, the LA Kings sit in an unfamiliar position – atop the Pacific Division standings. The last time you could say that on December 1 was in 2017, when only Anze Kopitar, Drew Doughty and Adrian Kempe were on the roster.
The Los Angeles Kings announced on Thursday that defenseman Drew Doughty has been placed on injured reserve, while goaltender Pheonix Copley has been recalled from the AHL’s Ontario Reign.
It’s been a confusing start to the 2025-26 season for the Los Angeles Kings, and one you could classify as almost the opposite of last season so far. After a really rough first handful of games, they have found ways to come out on top in four straight, taking their road game to a whole other level.
Los Angeles Kings veteran defenseman Drew Doughty has been ruled out on a week-to-week basis due to a lower-body injury, coach Jim Hiller informed the media before Monday evening's contest in Washington, D.C., against the Capitals.
The Los Angeles Kings will be without Drew Doughty for the foreseeable future. The defenseman will be out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, team reporter Zach Dooley confirmed on social media Monday.
The Los Angeles Kings will likely be without the services of veteran defenseman Drew Doughty when they continue a six-game road trip and look for a fifth straight win in Washington against the Capitals on Monday.
As Elliotte Friedman framed it, Saturday night turned into a war of attrition across the NHL, with several teams losing key players to injuries ranging from concerning to downright alarming.
Los Angeles Kings’ defenseman Drew Doughty left Saturday’s game against the Ottawa Senators with a lower-body injury and did not return, with head coach Jim Hiller indicating Doughty left the rink with a walking boot.
The Los Angeles Kings have lost one of their most important players to injury early in Saturday night’s game on the road against the Ottawa Senators, with veteran defenseman Drew Doughty done for the rest of the evening after getting hurt in the second period.
It has been rough sailing in the early goings of the 2025-26 NHL regular season for Drew Doughty and the Los Angeles Kings. They are 1-2-1 through four games and after a failed comeback bid in a 4-3 loss via shootout at the hands of the Minnesota Wild on the road on Monday night.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty has already enjoyed a highly successful career, and the Ontario native will have a chance to win his third gold medal.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty is set to enter his 18th season in the NHL and has long been seen as one of the best blue liners in the league.
Los Angeles Kings star defenseman Drew Doughty will undergo surgery to repair a fractured left ankle, the team announced Friday. The perennial All-Star is listed as month-to-month.
Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reports that Kings star defenseman Drew Doughty suffered a left ankle injury during Wednesday’s 3-2 preseason win over the Golden Knights.
LA Kings defenseman Drew Doughty left the ice in significant pain after an awkward collision with Tanner Pearson during a preseason game on Wednesday evening.