Kings' Copley out for season after undergoing ACL surgery

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Pheonix Copley will miss the remainder of the campaign after undergoing ACL reconstruction surgery, the team announced Saturday.

The 31-year-old is expected to make a full recovery.

Copley suited up for just eight games this season, and his last appearance came Dec. 10 in a 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers. He registered a 4-1-2 record to go along with an .870 save percentage and 3.16 goals-against average.

The Kings placed Copley on long-term injured reserve Dec. 17. He suffered the ailment in practice two days prior.

The journeyman emerged as a surprisingly reliable option for Los Angeles last season, posting a 24-6-3 record, .903 save percentage, and 2.64 goals-against average in a career-high 37 showings.

Copley signed a one-year, $1.5-million extension in February and can become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

He owns a career .899 save percentage across 76 contests, split between the St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, and Kings.

Los Angeles has been heavily leaning on Cam Talbot, who has been spectacular this season. The Kings currently occupy the third spot in the Pacific Division with a 20-9-6 record.