Kings' Star Doughty Sidelined with Lower Body Injury: When Will He Return?
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Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty has been ruled out for a week due to a lower-body injury, according to coach Jim Hiller. Doughty, 35, left Saturday's game in Ottawa in the second period after taking a shot off his left leg. He was spotted leaving the arena with a walking boot on his leg. This is not the first time Doughty has faced a major injury. Last season, he missed five months with a fractured ankle. Despite his absence, the Kings have maintained a strong defensive record, allowing only six goals in their current four-game winning streak. The Kings' coach remains optimistic about the team's chances without Doughty, citing the fact that he is expected to return within a week. 'We've been through this before,' Hiller said. 'Someone else will step up, and other players will assume more minutes.' Doughty, a two-time Stanley Cup winner and former Norris Trophy winner, is closing in on 700 points in his career. He was also on the shortlist to represent Team Canada in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The Kings will face San Jose on Thursday and Boston on November 21 before Doughty's expected return. The team remains confident in their ability to maintain their winning streak despite the loss of their star defenseman.
