The star defenseman has missed 47 games after undergoing surgery in early October to repair a fractured left ankle sustained in a preseason game against Vegas

Drew Doughty ’s long-awaited return to the Los Angeles Kings became imminent this week. The anticipation of the future Hall of Fame defenseman’s first game this season was such that Jim Hiller brought some levity to end a downbeat media session after a one-sided loss to Pittsburgh on Monday.

After Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo officially pulled out from the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off on Sunday "to tend to an ailment and prepare for the remainder of the regular season," another veteran name has emerged as Team Canada's latest addition.

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty is nearing his long-awaited return from a preseason ankle injury and has his sights set on more than just rejoining his NHL team. With Alex Pietrangelo withdrawing from the 4 Nations Face-Off, Doughty sees an opportunity to once again represent Team Canada.

Drew Doughty has been injured for several months. The Los Angeles Kings defenseman sprained his ankle on September 25.

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty will make his season debut Wednesday against the Florida Panthers, head coach Jim Hiller announced, according to The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta.Doughty missed Los Angeles' first 47 games after fracturing his ankle in an awkward fall during a September preseason contest.

Los Angeles Kings defenceman Drew Doughty is set to return to the lineup for his season debut tonight against the Florida Panthers.

The Los Angeles Kings defenceman will make his season debut against the Florida Panthers after recovering from a fractured ankle.

Drew Doughty is getting closer to rejoining the Los Angeles Kings lineup. The veteran defenseman returned to practice on Monday, his first time on the ice since breaking his ankle during a presea ...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: Drew Doughty #8 of the Los Angeles Kings skates back for the puck during a 5-2 Kings win over the Seattle Kraken at Crypto.com Arena on April 03, 2024...

Drew Doughty is inching closer and closer to making a return to the Los Angeles Kings. Doughty practiced with the Kings on Monday for the first time since suffering a broken left ankle in a ...