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Kings Lose Doughty, Armia to In-Game Injuries vs. Oilers

Team announcements ruled them out midgame, thinning Los Angeles' veteran minutes during a playoff chase.

Overview

  • Joel Armia exited in the second period with an upper-body injury and did not return after seven shifts totaling 4:46.
  • Drew Doughty was ruled out at the start of the third period with a lower-body injury after 14 shifts and 15:15 of ice time.
  • Head coach Jim Hiller said Andrei Kuzmenko was already unavailable after being hurt in the previous game against Vegas.
  • Doughty, 36, leads the Kings in average ice time this season, underscoring the immediate defensive impact of his absence.
  • Edmonton won 8-1, a night that also saw Los Angeles lose two regulars with no immediate timetable disclosed.