The Los Angeles Kings have moved forward Joel Armia to injured reserve following an upper-body injury he sustained during their recent game against the Edmonton Oilers. Armia recorded only 4 minutes and 46 seconds of ice time before leaving the match. In response, the Kings recalled Jared Wright and Angus Booth from their affiliate, the Ontario Reign, while Jacob Moverare was designated to non-roster status. Armia is expected to be eligible to return as soon as next Friday’s game versus the New York Islanders. This season, Armia has contributed 10 goals and 10 assists across 53 games, placing him ninth in team scoring.
Team standings and impact of Armia’s absence
The Kings currently hold a 24-21-14 record, ranking sixth in the Pacific Division, and are three points behind the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. Armia’s absence challenges the roster depth as the team presses for crucial points in their playoff push. Jared Wright and Angus Booth’s recalls signal the necessity for role players to increase their on-ice contributions while Armia recovers.
Rehabilitation timeline and playoff implications
Armia had previously missed two weeks earlier this season due to another upper-body injury. His recovery progress will be closely observed, with his potential return next Friday representing a key moment for the Kings’ line-up stability. A timely return from Armia could bolster the team’s offense during this critical stage of the season as they continue striving to advance in the playoff race.
