Willie Mitchell (undisclosed) skated in Saturday's practice. That's the second day in a row for the defenseman who has not played since Game 6 in the first round. Coach Darryl Sutter stated that when Mitchell and the medical staff come to him to say that the blueliner is ready to go, then he will decide. Stay tuned.

Willie Mitchell (undisclosed) will not return for Game 7 of the Kings' second round series against the Anaheim Ducks. Mitchell participated in the Kings' Friday morning skate though, so he's progressing. He hasn't played since April 28.

Willie Mitchell (undisclosed) skated by himself before practice on Tuesday morning. It was the first time he took to the ice since leaving Game 6 in the first round against San Jose. Mitchell is still unlikely to play in Game 6 versus the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night.

Willie Mitchell (undisclosed) is slated to miss his third straight game on Monday. Mitchell has been replaced on the Kings blueline by Matt Greene. There is no word as to when he will be able to return. Mitchell has one assist, 11 hits and nine blocked shots in six post-season games this season.

Coach Darryl Sutter has confirmed that Willie Mitchell (undisclosed) won't play Saturday night. He wasn't able to suit up against San Jose in Game 7 and he wasn't expected to be available when Round 2 began. Mitchell has one assist, 11 hits and nine blocks in six playoff games in 2014.

The Kings' depth on defense will be tested in their second-round playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks, which begins tonight. That's because veteran Willie Mitchell almost certainly will miss the early part of the series. Mitchell sat out Game 7 of the Kings' first-round series because of a lower-body injury suffered in the second period of Game 6 against the Sharks. Stay-at-home defenseman Matt Greene took Mitchell's place and Jeff Schultz is up from the minors as insurance.

Willie Mitchell (undisclosed) will not be able to play Wednesday. Mitchell has an assist in six playoff games. The severity of his injury isn't clear, so there's no telling if he'll be available for the second round, should the Kings make it that far.

Willie Mitchell has sustained an undisclosed injury. Mitchell probably won't play in Game 7 as a result. He has an assist in six playoff games and has been averaging 18:56 minutes per contest.

Willie Mitchell was named the Los Angeles Kings nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy. The Trophy is awarded to the player who exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. Mitchell returned to the NHL this season after missing all of last year with a knee injury. He ended the season with a goal, 12 points and a plus-12 rating in 76 games as well as a two game scoring streak.

Willie Mitchell has two assists Saturday for his first multi-point night since April 5, 2012. Mitchell is more of a defensive defenseman and has only a goal and nine points in 70 games this season but has four assists in his last five games. Kudos if you have had him in your lineup the past five games.