Kings’ Drew Doughty Leaves Game with Injury After Nasty Collision

While no further details have been released about the severity of the injury, fans and analysts are already speculating on the impact this could have on the Kings’ season.

Preseason injuries are always tough, but if Doughty is sidelined for an extended period, it could be a major setback for the Kings. As one of the team’s key players and veteran leaders, Doughty’s presence on the blue line is crucial to their success. Already a bubble playoff team according to many analysts, Doughty would be one of the reasons the Kings stand any chance of getting in, even if a small one.

Doughty finished last season with 50 points in 82 games, averaging 25:48 per game. Few defensemen eat as many minutes on any given night as Doughty. The Kings don’t have anyone close on the right side that could replace his minutes.

For now, all eyes are on the next injury update, as the Kings hope this is just a precautionary absence rather than a long-term issue.

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