Kings' Alex Turcotte: Expected to return Saturday

Turcotte (upper body) is ready to return for Saturday's game against Colorado, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Turcotte will return to a bottom-six role after missing the last nine games. He has eight goals, 23 points, 38 hits and 27 blocks in 64 outings in 2024-25. Due to Turcotte's return, Jeff Malott or Trevor Lewis might be a healthy scratch versus the Avalanche.