He has missed the last 55 games with a lower-body injury, having not played since Oct. 18 against the Montreal Canadiens.

Carter has appeared in six games this season, posting three points (0-3=3) and two penalty minutes.

The LA Kings have activated forward Jeff Carter from injured reserve, Kings Vice President and General Manager Rob Blake announced today.

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In 2016-17, Carter led the Kings in goals (32) and points (66) and he was named the Bill Libby Memorial Award winner as the Kings' Most Valuable Player. He was also selected to the PAcific Division All-Star Team last season.

The 33-year-old Carter (born Jan. 1, 1985) is a 6-3, 217-pound native of London, Ontario who has played in 883 games during his NHL career, posting 653 points (339-314=653), a plus-73 rating and 455 penalty minutes.

A two-time Stanley Cup Champion with the Kings, Carter has also played for the Philadelphia Flyers and Columbus Blue Jackets during his 13-year NHL career.

The Kings host the Edmonton Oilers tonight at 7 p.m., to continue their three-game homestand.

The game will be broadcast on FOX Sports West and KABC Radio 790 with pregame shows beginning at 6:30 p.m