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Kings' Drew Doughty Cleared to Play Tonight vs. Blackhawks After 7-Game Absence

Team reporter Zach Dooley reports the veteran was cleared after extensive solo skating, with Warren Foegele and Phillip Danault expected to dress.

Nov 11, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (8) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Montréal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Doughty returns for Los Angeles on Dec. 4 following a lower-body injury suffered Nov. 15 while blocking a Tyler Kleven shot.
  • He left that game in a walking boot and missed seven games before receiving clearance to rejoin the lineup.
  • Dooley said Doughty has skated heavily on his own and that his conditioning is ready for game action.
  • Warren Foegele and Phillip Danault are expected to be available against Chicago, with final confirmations to come at warmups.
  • Through 19 games this season, Doughty has two goals and six assists while averaging 23:08 of ice time.