On January 31st, 2026, the Kings played against the Philadelphia Flyers, in which Drew Doughty notched his 700th Career Point. And it raises the question of whether Drew Doughty is the best defenseman in Kings history.
Drew Doughty got his 700th career point after he assisted Quinton Byfield, who scored the overtime winner to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers. Doughty has the most points in the Kings' defensemen history with 700, and he has 206 more points than the 2nd-highest-scoring defensemen, Rob Blake.
Doughty's Career and Future
Drew Doughty has been a King his entire career since he was drafted 2nd overall by the Kings in the 2008 NHL Draft. Since then, he has been one of the King's best players. Doughty is a 2-time Stanley Cup Champion and a Norris Trophy winner as the league's best defenseman. Doughty is also ranked 8th all-time for Kings players in points. While Doughty is no longer in his prime, he is still playing at a very high level not only for the Kings but also for Team Canada at the 2026 Olympics.
Doughty will be representing Team Canada at this year's Olympics, and while his role may differ from what he is used to, he still brings the experience and confidence to Canada's defence. In 2010, Drew Doughty played 7 games for Team Canada, recording 2 assists and winning a gold medal. In the 2014 Olympics, he played a much bigger role, appearing in 6 games and registering 4 goals and 2 assists for 6 points.
Doughty has not only been one of the best defensemen for the LA Kings, but also one of Canada's best during the 2010 and 2014 Olympic Games. Doughty has proven himself to be a confident skater who can be slotted anywhere in the lineup, and with the Olympics coming up, Doughty will have to be ready, as the NHL is set to allow its players to play in the Olympics for the first time since 2014.
Drew Doughty registering his 700th career point just before he gets set to head to Milan only showcases just how good Doughty has been throughout his long career.