Drew Doughty Misses Practice Following Lower-Body Injury vs. Predators

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty missed practice on Wednesday after sustaining a lower-body injury during Tuesday's game against the Nashville Predators. Doughty had to be helped off the ice in the third period after blocking a shot. His status for Thursday's contest against the New York Islanders remains uncertain. With fellow blueliner Erik Gustafsson also absent from practice due to an undisclosed issue, the Kings may be forced to recall an extra defenseman for Thursday's game.