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Kings Place Drew Doughty on Injured Reserve, Recall Pheonix Copley

Team guidance points to a week-to-week absence with a hopeful two-to-three week return.

Overview

  • Doughty left the Nov. 15 game in Ottawa after a Tyler Kleven shot struck his foot and he also missed Monday’s game in Washington.
  • The injured-reserve move sidelines him for at least seven days, with reporting indicating he will likely miss the upcoming games against San Jose, Boston and Ottawa.
  • Coach Jim Hiller called the veteran week to week, and GM Ken Holland said the club is hoping for a two-to-three week timeline, with the injury not related to last season’s broken left ankle.
  • Los Angeles recalled goaltender Pheonix Copley from AHL Ontario; he is expected to back up Anton Forsberg in San Jose, with Darcy Kuemper slated to start Friday.
  • Doughty has two goals and six assists in 19 games while leading the Kings in ice time, and his absence could influence evaluations for Canada’s 2026 Olympic roster.