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• Kings' Drew Doughty: Deposits empty-netter

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Doughty scored a shorthanded empty-net goal on two shots, blocked three shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Islanders. The Kings took their eighth penalty late, but Doughty was able to bury a goal to prevent the Islanders from making a comeback. With three points over his last seven contests, Doughty is making a decent contribution on offense. The blueliner is up to two goals, seven points, 23 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 14 hits and an even plus-minus rating across 15 appearances this season.

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• Kings' Drew Doughty: Provides assist in Saturday's win

  5D ago • By RotoWire

  Doughty notched an assist, blocked four shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blues. Doughty set up Anze Kopitar for a first-period tally. Per Patrick O'Neal of FanDuel Sports Network West, Doughty and Kopitar have factored on the same goal 307 times. Among a pair with one forward and one defenseman, the Kings' stalwarts are tied with another active duo, Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang, for second all-time to Wayne Gretzky and Paul Coffey. Doughty has two helpers over his last four games, and he's up to six points, 20 shots on net, 24 blocked shots, 12 hits and a plus-1 rating over 13 appearances this season.

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• Kings' Drew Doughty: Contributes power-play helper

  12D ago • By RotoWire

  Doughty registered a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Blues. Doughty played both halves of a back-to-back after missing one game due to a lower-body injury. The 35-year-old told media that he will have to play through that injury for the remainder of the campaign, so he could be at risk of missing time if it flares up. He's done alright when in the lineup this year, earning five points, 18 shots on net, 12 hits, 16 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 10 appearances.

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• Kings' Drew Doughty: Back in action Friday

  13D ago • By RotoWire

  Doughty (lower body) will return to the lineup in Dallas on Friday, Sam Nestler of DLLS Stars reports. Doughty missed Wednesday's game against Vancouver and stated that the injury is something he will have to deal with this season. The defenseman has played only eight games this season as he dealt with a broken ankle since training camp, an injury that cost him the first 47 games of the season. The Kings could go with seven defensemen and 11 forwards Friday.

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• Kings' Drew Doughty: Unavailable Wednesday

  15D ago • By RotoWire

  Doughty (lower body) will miss Wednesday's game versus the Canucks. Doughty's absence is unexpected -- he's played eight straight NHL games as well as suiting up for Canada during the 4 Nations Face-Off after overcoming an ankle injury. The defenseman has four points this season. It's unclear if the Kings will stick with seven defensemen in the lineup to cover for Doughty's absence.

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