Muzzin returns for Game 3 vs. Golden Knights

Reinforcements are coming to the Los Angeles Kings' back end, as defenseman Jake Muzzin will be in the lineup for Game 3 against the Vegas Golden Knights Sunday, the club confirmed.

Muzzin hasn't played since March 26, suffering an upper-body injury after a hard collision with Calgary Flames forward Micheal Ferland.

The 29-year-old plays an integral role on the Kings' blue line, and chipped in 42 points in 74 games this season while averaging over 21 minutes per night.

It's also worth noting all-star defenseman Drew Doughty is set to return to the ice after serving a one-game suspension - another huge boost for a Kings team that lost the first two games of the series.

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