Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson left a game after his first shift with an injury. Initial reports suggest a week-to-week recovery timeframe. Meanwhile, Oilers prospect Philip Broberg is receiving treatment in Edmonton for a deep bruise, with an estimated 2-3 week recovery timeline. Arvidsson has been placed on injured reserve, but it's uncertain if it will escalate to long-term injured reserve.
Viktor Arvidsson has been placed on injured reserve, per NHL’s media site. Whether that turns into long-term injured reserve (LTIR) remains to be determined.
An update on Oilers prospect Philip Broberg, who's missed the last five games for AHL Bakersfield: Broberg has been in Edmonton for a few days so he could get treatment here because the deep bruise was causing him considerable pain. Estimated recovery timeline: 2-3 weeks. https://t.co/YzsKLkUPO3
**Medical Update 🏥 🚑 ** I’m told, barring anything unforeseen, as of now it looks like a week to week timeframe re the injury to @LAKings F Arvidsson. #GoKingsGo #HockeyX https://t.co/LnFZlNzDav
**Medical Update 🏥 🚑 ** I’m told, barring anything unforeseen, as of now it looks like a week to week timeframe re the injury to @LAKings F Arvidsson. #HockeyX https://t.co/imv6dCTAql
No update on Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson, who left last night's game after his first shift. Jim Hiller: "It’ll take a little bit of time, I think, and then when the time’s right, they’ll figure out what’s going on."