Muzzin (upper body) participated in warmups and will skate against Vegas during Game 3 on Sunday, Curtis Zupke of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Muzzin's been sidelined since March 26 with his injury, and with Los Angeles staring at a 2-0 hole, he certainly picked a good time to come back. The 29-year-old is slated to skate with Drew Doughty on the top pairing, and has enjoyed a fantastic 2017-18 -- he set a new career high with 42 points (eight goals, 34 assists) and was plus-10, while also skating on the second power-play unit.

Contrary to a previous report, Muzzin (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's Game 3 matchup versus the Golden Knights, Curtis Zupke of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

It looked as if Muzzin was ready to go, since he took line rushes in practice with the top defensive pairing and sounded confident in post-practice interviews. However, he's not guaranteed to return yet, but the Kings will surely want Muzzin to re-join Drew Doughty on the blue line to help climb back from a 2-0 series deficit.

Muzzin (upper body) will play in Game 3 against the Golden Knights on Sunday, Jon Rosen of Fox Sports West reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old's blue-line partner, Drew Doughty, will be returning from a one-game suspension as well. Muzzin hasn't played since Mar. 26, so this will be his first taste of playoff hockey this season. He notched a career-best 42 points in 74 regular-season games, and his knack for physicality -- 170 hits -- will serve the Kings well as they look to come back from a 2-0 series deficit.

Muzzin (upper body) was sporting a non-contact jersey Friday, Jon Rosen of Fox Sports West reports.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Muzzin hasn't been cleared for contact, its pretty safe to assume he won't be in action for Game 2 versus the Golden Knights on Friday. The Kings will also be without Drew Doughty (suspension). In the 28-year-old Muzzin's stead, Kevin Gravel figures to slot into the lineup.

Muzzin (upper body) still sported a non-contact jersey during Thursday's practice session, Jon Rosen of Fox Sports West reports.

EDGE Analysis

Muzzin continues to work his way back from an upper-body issue that has cost him six straight games including Game 1 of the postseason. The Kings could have some major issues on the back end for Game 2 if Muzzin remains out and Drew Doughty -- who has a hearing upcoming for his high hit on William Carrier in Game 1 -- receives a suspension. Muzzin's status doesn't appear promising, but another update on his status will likely surface on game day.

Muzzin (upper body) will not play in Game 1 against the Golden Knights, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Muzzin's absence is a big loss on the back end, especially from an offensive standpoint. The blueliner continues to nurse an upper-body issue that will cost him a fifth straight game. With Derek Forbort (lower body) also out, the Kings will put some unconventional bodies into a big situation in Game 1. Muzzin's next opportunity to return arrives Friday in Game 2.

Muzzin (upper body) is unsure of his chances to play Game 1 against Vegas on Wednesday, Curtis Zupke of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

This news pretty much comes as expected when considering that GM Rob Blake stated Friday that the team was hopeful Muzzin would be back for the beginning of the postseason. This situation is one that is certainly worth keeping tabs on, as Muzzin set a new career-high in points with 42 in 74 games this season. Additionally, the 29-year-old has a plethora of postseason experience, scoring seven goals, 20 points, and winning a Stanley Cup over the course of three playoff campaigns.

Kings GM Rob Blake indicated Friday that the hope is for Muzzin (upper body) to return for the team's first playoff game, Curtis Zupke of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Given his questionable status for the postseason opener, it's safe to close the regular season for the veteran defenseman. Muzzin closes out 2017-18 with a career-high 42 points -- eight goals and 34 points -- despite missing eight games. More information on his timeline for the playoffs should surface as the opener draws closer.

Muzzin (upper body) skated Tuesday but coach John Stevens ruled him out for Thursday's match against the Stars, Curtis Zupke of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Muzzin was placed on a week-to-week timetable a week ago, but the veteran blueliner's presence on the ice Tuesday suggests he may not be sidelined too much longer. With only one game remaining in the regular season, there's a decent chance the Kings rest him in the finale unless he's 100 percent healthy.

Muzzin is considered week-to-week after sustaining an upper-body injury, Jon Rosen of Fox Sports West reports.

EDGE Analysis

Muzzin can be expected to miss at least the next three games, although his absence could stretch into the playoffs. The blueliner set a career high for points this season (42) -- 14 of which came with the man advantage. Without the Ontario native in the lineup, Derek Forbort will likely see an uptick in ice time while Paul LaDue figures to come down from the press box.