Kings' defenseman Willie Mitchell out for Game 1 vs. Ducks

Cassandra Negley

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The comeback Kings of Los Angeles will be without veteran defenseman Willie Mitchell in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Anaheim Ducks. 

Coach Daryl Sutter confirmed to the media Mitchell would not play, according to the Los Angeles Times, due to a lower-body injury he suffered in Game 6 vs. the San Jose Sharks. Matt Greene replaced him in Game 7.

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Sutter did not make the 40-minute trip to Anaheim with the team. 

"We felt clearly it was way better — being this close — that Willie stay back at our [training] facility and treat him," Sutter said. 

His return will depend on how well treatment is going. 

 

 

Cassandra Negley