Drew Doughty - NHL News & Rumors

Three helpers in preseason finale Doughty picked up three assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 6-2 preseason win over the Ducks.

Impact The 36-year-old blueliner had a hand in an Adrian Kempe tally in the first period and goals by Alex Turcotte and Erik Haula in the third. Doughty isn't the offensive force he once was and managed just one point in 2025-26 on the man advantage while ceding power-play time to Brandt Clarke last season, but he may still has something left in the tank in a more sheltered role.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Doughty named captain of the Kings, succeeding Anze Kopitar

Drew Doughty was named captain of the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, inheriting the leadership position left vacant by Anze Kopitar’s retirement

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Receives captaincy Doughty was named the Kings' 15th captain in franchise history Wednesday.

Impact Doughty is in the homestretch of his career, but he will get a little time as the captain following Anze Kopitar's retirement. Doughty should still see top-four minutes in 2026-27. He has been limited to 40 points over 102 regular-season games in the last two years combined following a pair of 50-point campaigns before that. He is eligible for unrestricted free agency in 2027, and while negotiations aren't expected during the year, Doughty and the Kings are expected to get a new deal done before he ever gets to the market.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

No contract extension this summer Doughty will not get a contract extension this summer, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.ca.

Impact Kings general manager Ken Holland wants Doughty to finish his career with the team, and he said the contract will likely be dealt with after the 2026-27 season. That's when the cornerstone defender becomes a free agent. Doughty has spent his entire career with Los Angeles, playing 1,279 regular-season games and putting up 165 goals, 544 assists and 829 penalty minutes. He has won two Stanley Cups (2012 and 2014). Doughty has also played for Team Canada at the 2010, 2014 and 2026 Olympics, as well as the Four Nations Faceoff in 2025.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 13 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Anze Kopitar's 2-decade career with the Los Angeles Kings ends in cheers and tears with playoff loss

Anze Kopitar's two-decade career with the Los Angeles Kings ended with their first-round playoff elimination at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

MacKinnon leads Avalanche to 5-1 win and 1st-round sweep of LA Kings, ending Anze Kopitar's career

Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist, Nicolas Roy and Devon Toews scored in the third period, and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche swept the Los Angeles Kings out of the f...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Nicolas Roy scores on rebound 7:44 into OT, Avs rally for 2-1 win over Kings to take 2-0 series lead

Nicolas Roy scored on a rebound 7:44 into overtime and Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves, including a penalty shot, as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 to take a 2...

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

Logan O'Connor scored for the first time in a year as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Wedgewood sharp in net, O'Connor scores 1st goal in a year as Avs beat Kings 2-1 in Game 1

Logan O’Connor scored for the first time in a year, Scott Wedgewood stopped 24 shots in his first Stanley Cup playoffs start and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Ange...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Colorado faces LA in first round as Kings captain Anze Kopitar embarks on final Stanley Cup chase

Forward Anze Kopitar has finished his last regular season with the Los Angeles Kings

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Garners helper in overtime loss Doughty notched an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canucks.

Impact Doughty ended a six-game point drought with the helper. He's gone 14 contests without a goal, earning five assists, a plus-5 rating, 23 shots, 18 hits and 13 blocked shots in that span. For the season, the veteran defenseman has struggled to the tune of 23 points, 100 shots, 75 blocks, 49 hits, 38 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 71 appearances.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor Moore's overtime goal lifts Kings to 2-1 win over Blues and into playoff position

Trevor Moore scored 1:56 into overtime to lift the Los Angeles Kings to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Opens scoring versus Rangers Doughty scored a goal in Monday's 4-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact Doughty has scored twice over his last four contests. The veteran defenseman is up to five goals, 18 points, 77 shots on net, 62 blocked shots, 31 hits and 34 PIM over 57 outings. He surpassed his point total from the 2024-25 regular season with this goal, though he had 17 points in 30 games last year, so it's clear Doughty has taken a step back in 2025-26.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Laferriere's 3-point performance powers Kings over Rangers

Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Tallies in overtime loss Doughty scored a goal in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Bruins.

Impact Doughty has three points over his last four games for one of his better stretches of the campaign. The 36-year-old blueliner is up to 17 points in 54 outings overall, matching his point total from just 30 regular-season contests in 2024-25. Doughty has added 76 shots on net, 59 blocked shots, 30 PIM and 24 hits this season while maintaining a top-four role.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 11 • YOUTUBE

US Olympian McAvoy scores in OT as Bruins beat Kings 2-1 for 13th straight victory at home

Charlie McAvoy scored 39 seconds into overtime and Jeremy Swayman stopped 14 shots to earn the Boston Bruins their 13th straight victory at home, 2-1 over the Los Angeles Kings

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Draws assist in return Doughty notched an assist and two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Islanders.

Impact Doughty missed two games due to a lower-body injury, but he led the Kings with 25:48 of ice time in his return. The 36-year-old defenseman should be fine to handle his usual top-pairing role moving forward. He's up to 15 points, 72 shots on net, 57 blocked shots, 30 PIM and 24 hits over 51 appearances this season. With a drop in nearly every statistical area compared to his peak years, it looks like Father Time has caught up with Doughty a bit.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Thursday Doughty (lower body) is slated to return for Thursday's game against the Islanders, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.

Impact Doughty missed the last two games due to a lower-body injury, but he's set to return to action against the Islanders. Across 19 appearances since the start of the calendar year, he's recorded an assist, 18 PIM, 14 blocked shots, nine hits and a minus-10 rating while averaging 22:59 of ice time.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Toews scores late winner as Avalanche beat Kings 4-2 in Los Angeles' first game under new coach

Devon Toews scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, Martin Necas added an empty-netter to go with two assists, and the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kin...

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Won't play Monday Doughty (lower body) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Avalanche, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Doughty suffered his lower-body injury Thursday against the Oilers, and he'll be unavailable for a second consecutive game. However, interim head coach D.J. Smith said ahead of Monday's matchup that Doughty could return Thursday against the Islanders or Saturday against the Canadiens.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Doughty (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Flames, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Doughty was injured Thursday versus the Oilers, and it will cost him at least one full contest. Jacob Moverare is expected to enter the lineup Saturday, likely in a third-pairing capacity. It's unclear if Doughty will be ready to go for Monday's game versus the Avalanche.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with lower-body injury Doughty won't return to Thursday's game versus the Oilers due to a lower-body injury.

Impact Doughty joins Joel Armia (upper body) as Kings players to exit this contest. Should Doughty miss time, Jacob Moverare would likely get a chance to enter the lineup. The Kings' next game is Saturday versus the Flames.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

NHL's return to the Olympics lives up to the hype and sets the stage for 2028 World Cup of Hockey

The return of NHL players to the Olympics after a 12-year absence lived up to the hype

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

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