Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (ankle) is not expected to play in the team's regular-season finale against the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. The veteran rearguard is managing an ankle injury and has skated in only one of the last five games. On Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken, Mikey Anderson (rest) joined Doughty on the sidelines. This gave Caleb Jones and Kyle Burroughs a chance to hop into the lineup. Jones was returned to the minors on Thursday, as Joel Edmundson (upper body) is expected to return from a five-game absence against the Flames.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (ankle) will play in Monday's contest against the Edmonton Oilers. The veteran blue-liner has taken some time off due to an ankle injury, missing three games. Even while managing his ankle issue, Doughty has remained a workhorse in 2024-25, averaging 24:18 of ice time. He has notched 17 points (four goals, 13 assists) in 28 games while blocking 43 shots. Kyle Burroughs is projected to be a healthy scratch on Monday, while Brandt Clarke will move down from the first defensive pairing to the third.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (ankle) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks. The former Norris Trophy winner is managing an ankle injury, and it seems the Kings want him to be as fresh as possible for the postseason. Doughty's season debut was delayed for months due to a broken ankle, resulting in only 28 appearances in 2024-25, during which he has produced 17 points (three goals, 14 assists). Brandt Clarke has moved to the first defensive pairing and is getting time with the top power-play unit, which has increased his fantasy value.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (ankle) is considered iffy for Monday's contest against the Seattle Kraken. Doughty missed the start of the season due to a broken ankle and continues to manage the injury. He sat out the end of Saturday's win against the Edmonton Oilers for precautionary reasons. Despite not being at 100 percent, Doughty has been impactful, recording 17 points (four goals, 13 assists), 42 shots, 43 blocks, and 26 hits in 28 games with a plus-nine rating. He has had five points (one goal, four assists) over his past four appearances. Jacob Moverare and Kyle Burroughs are the candidates to jump into the lineup if Doughty has to sit out Monday's game.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty is expected to remain in the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The star rearguard missed Tuesday's morning skate. However, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports that Doughty will play against the Islanders. The 35-year-old is expected to take more maintenance days moving forward. Doughty recently mentioned that he will need to manage a lower-body injury for the rest of the season. The Kings began the campaign without Doughty and have had him in the lineup for only 14 games. He has recorded six points (one goal, five assists), 21 shots, 26 blocks, and 13 hits while averaging 25:40 of ice time.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (lower body) will rejoin the lineup for Friday's road game against the Dallas Stars. Doughty, whose season debut was delayed until late January due to a broken ankle, missed Wednesday's clash against the Vancouver Canucks with a lower-body injury. On Friday, Dought noted that he will have to "manage" his current injury for the rest of the campaign. This likely means that he will sit out further action down the road. The former Norris Trophy winner has made eight appearances with the Kings this season, logging four points (one goal, three assists), 15 shots, 13 blocks, and 11 hits, along with a plus-four rating.
Drew Doughty Joins Team Canada For 4 Nations Face-Off
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty has been named to Canada's roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off. He will replace Alex Pietrangelo of the Vegas Golden Knights, who withdrew from the tournament on Jan. 28. Doughty broke his left ankle against the Golden Knights in a preseason game and only recently made his season debut with the Kings. The 35-year-old has amassed one assist, 11 shots, nine blocks, and seven hits across six appearances, averaging 26:57 of ice time. Doughty has won two Olympic gold medals and the 2016 World Cup of Hockey with Team Canada.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (ankle) will make his first appearance of the season in Wednesday's matchup against the Florida Panthers. Doughty's season debut has been delayed due to a broken ankle. Last season, Doughy averaged nearly 26 minutes of ice time, but the team will likely ease him back into action, limiting his fantasy value in the short term. He is set to skate with Jacob Moverare and will join the first power-play unit. Brandt Clarke, who leads the Kings blue-liners with 24 points this season, appears to be heading to the press box on Wednesday to accommodate Doughty's return to the lineup.
According to Zach Dooley, Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (ankle) is continuing to progress in his recovery process. Dooley noted that head coach Jim Hiller said, "The hard work is starting to pay off. He sees the finish line," concerning Doughty's progress. The 35-year-old has not been on the ice all season after undergoing ankle surgery in early October. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress, as he would likely return to his typical starting role when cleared. Last season across 82 games, the two-time Stanley Cup Champion tallied 50 points (15 goals, 35 helpers) with 142 blocks and 102 hits. His 15 goals were just one fewer than the career-high he tallied in 2009. Doughty is still worth stashing on an Injured Reserve spot on your roster, as he should be a solid fantasy contributor during the back half of the season.
Drew Doughty Out Month-To-Month With Fractured Ankle
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty will be out month-to-month after fracturing his left ankle. He will undergo surgery. The star blue-liner was injured in Wednesday's 3-2 preseason win against the Vegas Golden Knights. This is a massive blow for the Kings but an opportunity for other players to step up. Brandt Clarke and Jordan Spence are set to compete for Doughty's position on the top defensive pairing. The Kings begin their regular-season campaign on Oct. 10 versus the Buffalo Sabres.
Drew Doughty Suffers A Lower-Body Injury In Preseason Game
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty suffered a lower-body injury in Wednesday's preseason game against the Vegas Golden Knights. The veteran star couldn't put any weight on his left leg after crashing into the boards early in the game. Kings head coach Jim Hillier didn't have an update on Doughty after the game. Doughty has missed only one regular-season contest across the previous two campaigns, which shows he's generally very durable. Even at 34, he has continued to play a key role at the back for the Kings, leading the blue line with 50 points and sitting second on the team with 142 blocks last season.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty took his point streak to four games with an assist in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss in St. Louis. He had his 16th helper of the campaign as Phillip Danault provided a late game-tying goal near the end of regulation. Doughty has matched his season high with a four-game scoring streak, and he's on 27 points overall with 47 games played. The Kings are going through an awful spell, but Doughty has still found ways to be productive - he's on a run of three goals and three assists over a seven-game stretch.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty came up with two big goals to lead the team to an impressive 5-4 comeback win against the Coyotes on Friday. Arizona rocked the Kings with four first-period goals, but Doughty potted a power-play goal in the second period to spark L.A.'s comeback and finished it off with his second tally of the night 1:59 from the end of regulation. Doughty has enjoyed a good start to his 16th NHL season, posting five points (three goals, two assists) in seven outings with 13 shots on goal, 13 hits, nine blocks, and a plus-three rating.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty had two assists as the team took down St. Louis 4-2 on Saturday. He had his first helper 16:57 into the third period when Gabriel Vilardi registered the game-winning goal on the power play and Doughty added his second when Kevin Fiala scored into an empty net. The veteran rearguard now boasts two two-assist efforts from his last three games after going five contests without a single point. Doughty has been a bit of a disappointment for fantasy managers in 2022-23, but he still remains a valuable asset for his all-around ability. The 33-year-old has posted 41 points in 63 games with 111 shots on net, 86 hits and 91 blocks.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty had two assists in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to Carolina, setting a new franchise record for most multi-point games by a defenseman. He previously shared the record with Rob Blake. Three of Doughty's multi-point efforts came in January as he bounced back well from an unproductive December with 12 points in 13 games. He found some very good consistency and fantasy managers should be very excited about what lies ahead. Through 52 appearances for the season, Doughty has tallied 30 assists and 33 points in 52 games with 93 shots on goal, 75 hits and 78 blocks.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (lower body) is on track to return to the lineup Tuesday versus Buffalo. He sat out the previous game against Columbus with a lower-body injury but it appears that it wasn't anything serious. Head coach Todd McLellan has said that Doughty "should be good to go" on Tuesday. The former Norris Trophy winner has bagged 17 points in 30 games this season, and he's also recorded 52 shots, 48 hits and 43 blocks. Doughty typically logs monster minutes and should continue in his usual role on Tuesday. Alexander Edler looks set to be the odd man out with Doughty's return.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty will sit out Sunday's matchup against Columbus with a lower-body injury. He will be out for the first time this season, and Alexander Edler will be moving up in the lineup. Doughty has enjoyed a 17-point campaign so far, adding 48 hits and 43 blocks with 52 shots in 30 games. He pretty much does it all for the Kings, averaging 26:19 of ice time per game. Edler enters Sunday having six points for the season in 26 games with 25 shots, 45 hits and 43 blocks. He should be very well capable of making up for Doughty's absence in the defensive zone, but he lacks the same offensive ability and the team will be weaker because of it.
Drew Doughty Undergoes Season-Ending Wrist Surgery
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty is done for the season after having undergone wrist surgery on Monday. The 2016 Norris Trophy winner has been out of action with the injury since Mar. 7. Doughty ended up skating in just 39 games this season after he was also forced to nurse a knee problem early in the campaign. He performed very well whilst in the lineup, bagging 31 points, which is still keeping him as the team's highest-scoring defenseman. With Doughty out of commission, we've seen a lot of Sean Durzi on the Kings blue line over the last five weeks and Matt Roy has been logging heavy minutes as well.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (undisclosed) was moved to Injured Reserve on Sunday, meaning he'll miss at least one more game. The move is retroactive to March 7. Doughty has already sat out two games with an undisclosed injury that he reportedly picked up in Monday's 3-2 overtime victory against Boston. Matt Roy (lower body) suffered an injury in Saturday's 5-0 loss to San Jose and thus the team's blue line could end up looking very thin Sunday night against Florida. The Kings also moved winger Dustin Brown to Injured Reserve on Sunday and it looks like he's set to miss an extended period of time.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup on Thursday when his team hosts the San Jose Sharks. The veteran blueliner participated in morning skate on Thursday but is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed ailment, head coach Todd McLellan said. Despite being in and out of the lineup with various injuries, Doughty is still playing at an exceptional level this season, leading all Kings defensemen with 31 points (seven goals, 24 assists). Fantasy managers should keep a close watch on his status over the next couple of days.
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