LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quinton Byfield, the second overall pick in the 2020 NHL draft, suffered a lower body injury during the third period of the Los Angeles Kings’ 4-1 loss to the Arizona Coyotes in a preseason game Tuesday night. The 19-year old center hit the corner boards awkwardly during a collision with Arizona right wing Christian Fischer. Byfield was unable to put any weight on his left leg and was helped off the ice. Coach Todd McLellan said after the game that Byfield will be further evaluated on Wednesday. ___More AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/NHL and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsArizona Coyotes goaltender Carter Hutton (40) stops a shot by Los Angeles Kings center Quinton Byfield, right, with defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (14) defending during the second period of a preseason NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.

Source: thestar October 06, 2021 06:00 UTC