Los Angeles Kings’ Goalie Pheonix Copley to Miss Remainder of 2023-24 NHL Season After ACL Surgery
The Los Angeles Kings' goalie Pheonix Copley will miss the rest of the 2023-24 NHL season due to a successful ACL surgery following an injury during practice on December 15. He had played only eight games this season, with a 4-1-2 record, a 3.16 goals-against average, and a .870 save percentage.
Why It MattersCopley's absence creates challenges for the Kings as they rely on Cam Talbot as the primary netminder with veteran David Rittich as the backup. This places financial and strategic pressure on the team to address their goaltending needs and utilize the flexibility created by Copley's placement on Long-Term Injured Reserve (LTIR).
What's NextThe loss of Copley adds to the challenges faced by the Kings, who now have to strategize and potentially acquire goaltending support or retain additional players with the financial flexibility created by Copley's placement on LTIR.
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