The Los Angeles Kings announced that forward Andrei Kuzmenko has undergone successful surgery for a torn meniscus and been placed on injured reserve. Kuzmenko is listed as week-to-week. In a related move, the team recalled defenseman Angus Booth from its AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign.
The Los Angeles Kings made roster adjustments on February 28, addressing an injury to one of their forwards while bolstering their defense.
Forward Andrei Kuzmenko underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus, according to the team's announcement. As a result, he has been placed on injured reserve and is expected to be sidelined week-to-week. This update comes amid the Kings' ongoing season, though specific details on when the injury occurred were not provided in the release.
To fill the gap, the Kings recalled defenseman Angus Booth from the Ontario Reign, their American Hockey League affiliate. Booth's promotion provides immediate depth on the blue line as the team prepares for upcoming games.
These moves reflect standard NHL procedures for managing injuries and maintaining competitiveness. The Kings did not release further information on Kuzmenko's recovery timeline beyond the week-to-week designation or on Booth's expected role upon return.