Vladislav Gavrikov of the Kings sustained a lower-body injury, causing him to miss the rest of a game and subsequent practices. Bryan Rust, Torey Krug, Jakub Vrana, and Arthur Kaliyev are also absent from recent practices for their respective teams. Gavrikov's injury appears to be a lingering issue from a previous game against the Islanders.
Arthur Kaliyev is also missing from practice today. Will get an update from Todd McLellan on him and Gavrikov after the session.
No sign of Vladislav Gavrikov as Kings practice gets underway.
As expected, no Vrana on the ice for an optional skate. #stlblues
Krug is here for the optional morning skate. He missed practice on Monday. #stlblues
Vladislav Gavrikov’s last shift came with 22 seconds left in the first period yesterday. Assuming his departure was a result of lingering issues from the injury sustained against the Islanders. Kings are off today and practice tomorrow at TSPC at 11am. https://t.co/qiXySsskyZ
Torey Krug is also absent from practice today. #stlblues
#stlblues practice about to start and Jakub Vrana is not on the ice. 🤔
No sign of Bryan Rust as the whistle blows to star today's practice.
Vladislav Gavrikov didn't play for the Kings in the 2nd period and he will not return tonight because of a lower-body injury. He was also hurt last night against the Islanders but returned to the game. It's a big loss for the Kings. Gavrikov plays more than 20 minutes per game.
Kings announce Vladislav Gavrikov is out for the rest of the game with a lower-body injury.