Kuemper is slated to defend the road crease in Vancouver on Thursday, according to Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.
Kuemper has been outstanding of late as he is 4-1-0 in his last five starts, allowing only six goals on 143 shots (.958 save percentage). He has turned over a new leaf since he was dealt from Washington in the offseason, going 12-3-5 with a 2.11 GAA and a .921 save percentage. He struggled in 2023-24 with the Capitals, as he had a 3.31 GAA and a .890 save percentage to go with his 13-14-3 record. The Canucks are tied for 20th in NHL scoring, generating 2.88 goals per game.