Drew Doughty is back in a big way.
It’s no coincidence, either, that his return to form is occurring amid the Los Angeles Kings’ furious comeback in their first-round series against the San Jose Sharks.
Down 3-0 to its Californian rival only days ago, L.A. has staged a remarkable turnaround on the strength of its franchise blueliner, winning three straight contests to force a seventh and deciding game at SAP Center on Wednesday night.
Anze Kopitar has been stellar, as always, Justin Williams has proven worthy of his clutch reputation once more and Jonathan Quick has largely recovered from his rough patch, but Doughty has been the engine propelling this Kings team forward.
His knack for stifling the opposition’s stars while providing game-breaking offense of his own is truly something to behold. Moreover, his ability to dictate the tempo of a game is unparalleled.
Unfortunately, after suffering a shoulder injury late in the season, he wasn’t allowed the luxury of easing back into the swing of things before Game 1. It showed.
He wasn’t dialed into game speed&m ...
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Drew Doughty Spearheading Los Angeles Kings’ Comeback Effort in Round 1
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