Player News

Player Update (Wed Dec 27, 2023) - Slated to return

Per coach Todd McLellan, Gavrikov (lower body) is on track to be activated off injured reserve and return to the lineup Wednesday versus San Jose, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports.

Injury Update (Sat Dec 23, 2023) - Not playing Saturday

Gavrikov (lower body) will not play Saturday versus Calgary, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Injury Update (Fri Dec 22, 2023) - Back at practice

Gavrikov (lower body) is wearing a regular jersey at practice Friday, Kings' insider Russell Morgan reports.

Injury Update (Fri Dec 15, 2023) - Placed on injured reserve

Gavrikov (lower body) was put on injured reserve Friday.

Injury Update (Wed Dec 13, 2023) - Is week-to-week

Gavrikov (lower body) is considered week-to-week, the Kings announced Wednesday.

Injury Update (Tue Dec 12, 2023) - Won't play Wednesday

Gavrikov (lower body) won't play Wednesday against Winnipeg, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports.

Injury Update (Sun Dec 10, 2023) - Exits Sunday's contest

Gavrikov (lower body) will not return to Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Player Update (Sun Oct 15, 2023) - Contributes goal in comeback push

Gavrikov scored a goal on two shots and went minus-2 in Saturday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Hurricanes.

Player Update (Thu Jun 8, 2023) - Inks two-year extension

Gavrikov agreed to a two-year, $11.75 million contract extension with the Kings on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Player Update (Wed Jun 7, 2023) - Inks two-year extension

Gavrikov signed a two-year, $11.75 million contract extension with LA on Wednesday, per Pierre LeBrun of TSN.

Player Update (Thu Apr 20, 2023) - Contributes helper Wednesday

Gavrikov logged an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers in Game 2.

Player Update (Tue Apr 11, 2023) - Knocks in insurance goal

Gavrikov scored a goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Monday's 3-0 win over the Canucks.

Player Update (Wed Mar 1, 2023) - Finally traded Wednesday

Gavrikov was brought in by the Kings along with Joonas Korpisalo from Columbus on Wednesday in a swap for Jonathan Quick, a 2023 first-round pick and 2024 third-round selection, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Wed Mar 1, 2023) - Finally traded Wednesday

Gavrikov was brought in by the Kings along with Joonas Korpisalo from Columbus on Wednesday in a swap for Jonathan Quick, a first-round pick and third-round selection, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Injury Update (Sat Feb 25, 2023) - Not playing Saturday

Gavrikov will be a healthy scratch Thursday versus Edmonton for trade-related purposes, according to Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch.

Injury Update (Thu Feb 16, 2023) - Healthy scratch Thursday

Gavrikov will be a healthy scratch Thursday versus Winnipeg for trade-related purposes, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Injury Update (Tue Feb 14, 2023) - Sitting to avoid injury

Gavrikov will be a healthy scratch Tuesday against New Jersey for trade-related purposes.

Player Update (Thu Jan 12, 2023) - Suiting up Thursday

Gavrikov (upper body) is expected to play Thursday versus the Hurricanes, per the NHL media site.

Injury Update (Thu Jan 12, 2023) - Considered game-time call Thursday

Gavrikov (upper body) is one of a handful of game-time decisions ahead of Thursday's clash with Carolina, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.

Injury Update (Wed Jan 11, 2023) - Might be back Thursday

Gavrikov (upper body) might return Thursday versus Carolina, Blue Jackets coach Brad Larsen told Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

Injury Update (Tue Jan 10, 2023) - Has an upper-body injury

Gavrikov will miss Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay because of an upper-body injury, according to Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda.

Player Update (Sun Dec 11, 2022) - Records two helpers Sunday

Gavrikov registered two assists in a 6-5 overtime win against Los Angeles on Sunday.

Player Update (Fri Dec 2, 2022) - Provides assist

Gavrikov notched an assist, three shots on goal and four blocked shots in Friday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

Player Update (Wed Oct 19, 2022) - Plays like Pele

Gavrikov scored in overtime and displayed his soccer skills Tuesday, leading the Blue Jackets to their first win of the season, a 4-3 decision over the winless Canucks.