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.
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