Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson (finger) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Saturday against the Anaheim Ducks. He has yet to feature this month due to a finger injury. However, according to John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, Anderson is expected to return to the lineup on Feb. 22 against Utah after the 4 Nations Face-Off. Anderson has registered 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in 49 appearances, with 58 shots, 83 blocks, and 68 hits. The Kings haven't really missed Anderson, as his absence has coincided with Drew Doughty's return to the lineup.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson (upper body) will play against Columbus on Saturday. An upper-body injury limited Anderson to 14:20 of ice time in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Vancouver, but he has recovered quickly. Anderson's role on the blue line has grown throughout the campaign, with the 25-year-old averaging close to 22 minutes of action. He has recorded six points (two goals, four assists), 18 shots, 22 blocks, and 25 hits across 15 outings. Anderson has gone pointless in eight of his last nine appearances but finds himself in a good matchup on Saturday, as the Kings are considered big -233 favorites against Columbus.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson (upper body) didn't complete Thursday's meeting with Vancouver. He left the contest after being bloodied by a shot. Anderson finished with 14:20 of ice time, recording two blocks, four hits, and a plus-one rating. The Kings have seen Anderson contribute at both ends this season, as the 25-year-old blue-liner has bagged six points (two goals, four assists) in 15 games with 22 blocks and 25 hits. He should be regarded as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Columbus.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson enjoyed a multi-point outing in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Anaheim, finishing the contest with one goal and one assist. Anderson helped Adrian Kempe to start the scoring with 3:08 played in the third period and produced the final goal of the game near the end of regulation with the Ducks' net empty. With the productive outing, Anderson became only the third Kings defenseman since 2019-20 to score in consecutive games. Through six games, Anderson now boasts four points (two goals, two assists) for the season with eight shots, seven blocks, and 10 hits. Fantasy managers will be very pleased with Anderson's all-around contributions, although his offensive production will certainly dip at some point -- Anderson has never managed over 20 points in a single campaign.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson (upper body) wore a full-contact jersey Saturday morning but isn't yet ready to rejoin the action against Dallas. Saturday's contest will mark his eighth consecutive absence. Anderson has made 55 appearances with the Kings in 2023-24, recording 15 points (one goal, 14 assists). His best attributes come out defensively, with Anderson having tallied 104 blocks and 90 hits this season. Anderson's next opportunity to return comes on Monday versus the islanders.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson (upper-body injury) is considered week-to-week. He was hurt on Thursday versus Nashville and looks set to miss a minimum of four games. The Kings host Anaheim on Saturday and will then head out for a three-game road trip across Western Canada. Anderson has gone scoreless in seven games and boasts only 15 points (one goal, 14 assists) for the season, but he's been a major piece in defense for the team, recording 91 hits and 104 blocks in 55 appearances. Jordan Spence has been recalled from the AHL to take over Anderson's spot in the lineup.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson (undisclosed) will return to the lineup Monday against Vancouver. The 23-year-old has been unavailable for five games due to an undisclosed ailment. He should join his regular partner Drew Doughty on the first defensive pairing, with Vladislav Gavrikov moving down in the lineup. Anderson has done a little bit of everything for the Kings this season, registering 20 points in 75 games with 88 shots on goal, 160 hits and 128 blocks.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson had to exit Thursday's meeting with Edmonton early due to an undisclosed injury. He finished with just 32 seconds of ice time, getting hurt on his first shift when Connor McDavid boarded him. Anderson could now miss his first game of the season if he doesn't make a quick recovery ahead of Saturday's clash with Seattle. If he's unable to play, the Kings would be missing a player who has tallied a team-high 160 hits this season, and Anderson's work also includes 128 blocks with 20 points across 75 games. Sean Durzi will have a chance to log extra minutes if Anderson isn't ready to play Saturday.
Mikey Anderson Set To Return From Injury Wednesday
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson (upper body) has been taken off Injured Reserve and is available to return to the lineup on Wednesday against Seattle. He has missed 22 games since getting injured on Mar. 7 against Boston. The 22-year-old doesn't do a lot offensively and has registered only seven points in 55 outings this season, but he's been a busy man on the defensive end with 127 hits and 66 blocks. The Kings have lost Drew Doughty (wrist) and Sean Walker (knee) for the season, and they will welcome all the help they can get at the back.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson sustained an upper-body injury on Monday against Boston and was forced to exit the game in the first period. He was hurt by a hit from Brad Marchand and needed help to get off the ice. Anderson has been a big piece for the in-form Kings, skating on the first defensive pairing and eating up a lot of minutes. He's regarded as day-to-day for now. The Kings are off until Thursday, so the 22-year-old gets some nice recovery time, but it's far from certain that he is going to be able to play. Anderson has only seven points to his name, but he's been hit machine with 127 hits recorded across 55 games, and he managed five hits alone on Monday in just six minutes on the ice.
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