LA Kings defenseman Drew Doughty has surgery, out for season
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty will miss the remainder of the season after present process surgical procedure on his wrist.
The previous Norris Trophy winner had surgical procedure Monday, the group stated. He’s anticipated to be prepared for coaching camp, however his absence damages the Kings’ hopes of ending their three-year playoff drought.
Doughty was injured March 7 in a recreation at Boston, and he hasn’t performed in 16 consecutive video games since March 10. The defenseman has not often handled vital harm issues in a 14-year NHL profession spent fully with the Kings, however he appeared in a career-low 39 video games this season.
Doughty remains to be the Kings’ high scorer amongst defensemen with seven objectives and 24 assists. His absence has compelled the Kings to make use of inexperienced replacements on the blue line, and subpar defensive play has contributed to Los Angeles’ late-season slide.
The Kings (38-26-10) have misplaced three straight video games and 10 of their final 19 heading right into a recreation at Chicago on Tuesday evening. Los Angeles remains to be in third place within the Pacific Division, however its lead over fourth-place Vegas has shrunk to 2 factors, with the Golden Knights holding a recreation in hand.
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