Injured Players Return to Practice

The Kings may soon get two of their injured players backas Nathan LaFayette and Luc Robitaille practiced with the team at their morning skate before Thursday night’s game against the Edmonton Oilers.

LaFayette, sidelined since suffering a concussion Feb. 5, said he has not had any symptoms lately and could be ready for Saturday’s game against Colorado.

“It’s all tentative [regarding his return] but I feel pretty good,” LaFayette said. “I’m hoping to return by next week.”

Robitaille, sidelined since surgery to repair a groin and abdominal injury Feb. 23, looked good skating with his teammates and said that he is on schedule to play in a couple of games next week.

“I expect to go more and more every day, I feel really good,” Robitaille said. “It’s been a long [time since he’s played]. I’m happy the guys are back.”

Sandy Moger continues to be listed as week to week because of his left knee. Moger began skating with a fitted brace this week but is still experiencing pain from the injury he suffered on March 26.

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Forward Olli Jokinen, the Kings’ first pick in last year’s draft, has led his team, IFK Helsinki, to a 2-0 lead in the finals of the Finnish Elite League. Jokinen spent the first month of the season with the Kings before being sent back home to Finland on Nov. 6.

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The Kings’ healthy scratches against the Oilers were defensemen Jan Vopat and Philippe Boucher and forward Jason Morgan.