Versteeg (foot) was indeed a scratch for Thursday's game against the Flames, Helene Elliott of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Versteeg was expected to miss the contest despite participating in warmups, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that this is the case. The 29-year-old winger has four points since joining the Kings but has dressed for just nine games due to the foot injury suffered earlier in the month. The fact that he was doing well enough to warm up likely indicates he's close to returning and his next chance comes Saturday in a heavyweight matchup with the Stars.