Walker (nose) was plus-1 with one hit in Monday's 3-0 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Walker was back in the lineup for the first time since Jan. 28 and was immediately entrusted with a shade under 18 minutes of ice time. He also joined Drew Doughty on the Kings' top power play. Walker had 24 points in 70 games last season, his first full NHL campaign, and has two assists through eight contests in 2020-21.

Walker (nose) was activated off injured reserve ahead of Monday's game versus the Blues, Lisa Dillman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walker will return to the lineup for the first time since Jan. 28. The 26-year-old contributed two assists and 13 blocked shots through the first seven games this year.

Walker (nose) will return to the lineup at some point during the Kings' current six-game road trip, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walker has yet to be cleared to practice fully, but he began skating in a non-contact capacity Sunday, so he could be ready to start taking contact soon. The 26-year-old blueliner picked up two helpers in seven games before having to undergo surgery on his nose after taking a slapshot to the face against the Wild on Jan. 28.

Walker (nose) practiced with a no-contact jersey Sunday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walker underwent nose surgery Feb. 3 after taking a slapshot to the face from Minnesota defenseman Matt Dumba. He was expected to miss 2-to-4 weeks, so he's closing in on a return. The 26-year-old will need to be activated from injured reserve before re-entering the lineup.

Walker is expected to be sidelined for two to four weeks after undergoing surgery on his nose, Lisa Dillman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walker took a slapshot to the face from Minnesota defenseman Matt Dumba during Thursday's loss to the Wild, and he'll be sidelined long term as a result. Kale Clague will likely see additional opportunities for the duration of Walker's absence.

Walker (face) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walker is expected to face an extended absence, so this move was only a matter of time. Matt Roy (upper body) will also miss time. In turn, Mark Alt and Austin Strand were called up from the taxi squad to add depth until Walker's return to action.

Head coach Todd McLellan said Sunday that Walker (face) is expected to miss extended time, Lisa Dillman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walker took a slapshot to the face from Wild defenseman Matt Dumba during Thursday's loss. As expected, he'll miss a few games, and McLellan didn't provide a definitive timeline for his return. Matt Roy (upper body) will also miss "extended time," so Austin Strand and Mark Alt may enter the lineup.

Walker (face) was hit by a slapshot from Matt Dumba in Thursday's game versus the Wild, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The shot drew blood, and Walker was unable to return to the game. With Matt Roy (upper body) also leaving early Thursday, the Kings were down to four defenseman. Per Jessi Pierce of The Athletic, Walker and Roy are both expected to return to Los Angeles with the rest of the team. The Kings don't play again until Tuesday, which may bode well for Walker's chances of avoiding missed time, as long as there's not a more serious injury discovered later.

Walker posted an assist and three blocked shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Walker earned his first point of the year on Gabriel Vilardi's power-play tally in the second period. The 26-year-old Walker has added eight blocked shots with a minus-2 rating through three outings. Last year, the Ontario native produced 24 points in 70 outings, and he's seeing time on the second power-play unit this season. Fantasy managers in deeper formats may want to monitor his progress and add him if he gets on a hot streak.

Walker (COVID-19) had two PIM with two hits and one block in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Walker, who was minus-2, was in the lineup for the first time after missing training camp and the season opener. He logged just over 19 minutes of ice time -- fourth among Los Angeles defensemen -- and took a regular shift on both specialty teams units. Walker had 24 points in 70 games as a sophomore last season and his power-play role could make him useful to fantasy managers in a pinch.