Elder (face) will draw into Saturday's game against Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Edler missed the Kings' previous three games due to the injury. He's projected to play alongside Brandt Clarke in his return.

Edler (face) is slated to be sidelined versus Pittsburgh on Thursday, per NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Edler is poised to miss his third consecutive contest due to his lingering facial injury. With the veteran blueliner on the shelf, youngster Brandt Clarke should continue to see minutes, though likely in a minimal capacity. Even once given the all-clear, Edler will be hard-pressed to get back over the 30-point threshold, a mark he has missed in each of the previous two seasons.

Edler (face) won't be available for Tuesday's game against Nashville, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Edler was a late scratch Monday versus Detroit after being struck in the face by a puck during the pregame warmups. He has been credited with two shots on goal, three blocks and five hits in three games this campaign.

Edler was hit in the face with a puck during warmups and will not play Monday against Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

It remains to be seen how severe the injury is but the Kings will be right back in action Tuesday against the Predators. Edler was replaced in Monday's lineup by Sean Walker.

Edler LA Kings Insider Zach Dooley a one-year, $750,000 contract with the Kings on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Edler was limited to a mere 41 games for Los Angeles this season which resulted in him failing to reach the 20-point threshold for the second straight year. Still, if the 36-year-old defenseman can get into more games for the Kings next season, he should be capable of getting back to being a 30-point producer.

Edler notched an assist, four hits, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Oilers in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Edler set up defense partner Troy Stecher's opening tally 3:53 into the game. The helper was Edler's second through five contests in this first-round series. The 36-year-old defenseman has added eight shots on net, 10 hits, 14 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a plus-5 rating while serving as a veteran presence in the Kings' top four.

Edler is expected to play Friday versus the Canucks, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Edler was rested for Wednesday's game versus the Kraken. The 36-year-old will likely be in a top-four role during the playoffs.

Edler scored a goal, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Edler is up to four points in his last six games, and his goal Saturday was the game-winner. The 36-year-old defenseman is up to three tallies, 19 points, 53 shots on net, 56 hits, 65 blocked shots and a plus-18 rating through 40 contests. The Kings will likely make the playoffs, and Edler will be tasked to provide a veteran presence and some offense with Drew Doughty (wrist) already ruled out until next season.

Edler notched two assists, two blocked shots, a plus-3 rating and two PIM in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Edler set up an Anze Kopitar goal in the second period that stood as the game-winner. In the third, Edler picked up the secondary assist on Trevor Moore's tally. With seven points and a plus-5 rating in his last nine outings, Edler has reestablished himself as a key part of the Kings' defense. The 36-year-old is at 16 points, 52 shots on net, 55 hits, 62 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-16 rating in 39 contests this season.

Edler logged an assist, two PIM and two hits in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Edler has four points in three games since he was rested for a pair of contests. The 35-year-old is making a case to be part of the Kings' starting defense once the playoffs roll around. He's up to 15 points, 46 shots on net, 50 hits, 48 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating in 33 contests in his first season with the Kings.