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Kings’ Drew Doughty Out Week-to-Week With Lower-Body Injury

Team reporter characterizes the timeline as week-to-week, with no link to last season’s ankle issue.

Overview

  • Doughty left Saturday’s game in Ottawa in the second period after blocking a shot from Tyler Kleven and did not return.
  • He was seen in a walking boot after the game, according to multiple reports from on-site media.
  • Zach Dooley reported Monday that Doughty is considered week-to-week and confirmed the injury is unrelated to last season’s ankle surgery.
  • The 18-year veteran has eight points in 19 games and is averaging 23:08, leading the Kings in ice time this season.
  • Local reports indicate Los Angeles will reshuffle defensive pairings and weigh depth options during his absence.