Averaging 28:01 minutes per game, Doughty was the cornerstone of a Kings defence that finished in the top five in goals-against-average. He also posted 14 goals and 37 assists for 51 points to go along with a career-best +24 rating.
Doughty beat out Erik Karlsson of the Ottawa Senators and Brent Burns of the San Jose Sharks to capture the first Norris Trophy of his career.