Jonathan Quick not expected back until mid-February

Jonathan Quick's timeline has been pushed back.

The Los Angeles Kings' No. 1 goaltender isn't expected to return until mid-February, general manager Dean Lombardi clarified Wednesday with Helene Elliott of the Los Angeles Times.

Quick was initially expected to miss about three months with a groin injury suffered on opening night after having a minor procedure in lieu of major surgery.

Lombardi added that he's not currently willing to "throw the kitchen sink" at the team's goaltending issues to find a solution.

The Kings are currently tied for the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference despite owning the league's second-worst team save percentage at .896.

Peter Budaj's performance while spelling Quick in the Kings' cage has dipped after a hot start in his return to the NHL, having authored a save rate of just .859 over four December starts.