Byfield (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Capitals.
Byfield was initially banged up in practice Monday, and it's possible his early exit Tuesday is a related issue. The 24-year-old center is on a five-game point drought, a slump that saw him dropped to the second line prior to his exit Tuesday. He'll be day-to-day until the Kings provide an additional update, leaving his availability for Thursday versus the Islanders in doubt.