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.

Wednesday night’s comeback victory over defending champ Florida is a boost. Drew Doughty’s return could be another, as could a home-heavy schedule on the horizon.

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 preseason collision in September . While no definitive date has been set, Kings head coach Jim Hiller sounded optimistic about the blueliner's return.

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The final NHL game on Wednesday's schedule will pit the defending champion Panthers against the Kings out on the West Coast.

The Los Angeles Kings honored firefighters and first responders in the first game back in their downtown arena since the catastrophic wildfires that devastated large parts of Los Angeles.

Adam Fantilli netted his first career hat trick with his parents in the crowd to help the Blue Jackets move into the first Wild Card position in the Eastern Conference. With every hat trick this season,

The Florida Panthers play against the Los Angeles Kings in an NHL game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

The Florida Panthers face off with the Los Angeles Kings in a late-night NHL showdown on TNT. Get insights on odds, injuries, and matchup stats right here.

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