Drew Doughty Named 15th Captain of Los Angeles Kings

Drew Doughty was named captain of the Los Angeles Kings, inheriting the role following Anze Kopitar's retirement after 20 seasons with the club. Entering the final year of his contract, the 36-year-old defenseman will lead a transition group that includes alternate captains Adrian Kempe, Mikey Anderson, and Artemi Panarin under new head coach Peter Laviolette. Doughty is the franchise leader among defensemen in goals, assists, points, and games played.