Kings defenceman Drew Doughty avoids ligament damage in knee

October 23, 2021 - 2:48pm

Jani Hakanpaa was handed a game misconduct and a five-minute major for a knee-on-knee collision that injured Drew Doughty.

Los Angeles Kings defenceman Drew Doughty suffered no ligament damage to his knee after a collision with Dallas Stars defenceman Jani Hakanpaa, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports.

It is not known how long Doughty will be out of the lineup as he will require further imaging once the Kings return from their current road trip.

Early indication on Drew Doughty is no ligament damage…but will require further imaging once LA returns home following current trip. Wishing for the best.

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 23, 2021

Hakanpaa was skating towards Doughty before there was a knee-on-knee collision. After video review, Hakanpaa was called for a major and game misconduct for colliding into Doughty’s right knee.

According to Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News, Hakanpaa will not receive further discipline for the hit.

Told that Jani Hakanpää will not have supplemental discipline for kneeing Drew Doughty, as he did not extend his knee in any way and kept his same position throughout the hit.

— Matthew DeFranks (@MDeFranks) October 23, 2021

Doughty needed help off the ice and did not return.

The two-time Stanley Cup champion and Norris Trophy winner has one goal and six assists through seven games played during the 2021-22 season.

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