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Zatkoff leaves with injury in 1st game back

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After missing eight games with a lower-body injury, Los Angeles Kings goalie Jeff Zatkoff left Friday's game with a similar ailment, reports Lisa Dillman of the Los Angeles Times.

Zatkoff played the first 40 minutes versus the Ottawa Senators, stopping all 18 shots he faced. Peter Budaj filled in for the third period, allowing two goals on 15 shots.

The team did not confirm the nature of the injury or Zatkoff's status.

Zatkoff is winless in four games this season and has posted a 3.39 goals-against average and .875 save percentage.

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