Kuemper was the first goalie to leave the ice Wednesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports, indicating he'll be in goal on the road versus the Avalanche.
Last season, Kuemper failed to reach the 20-win mark for the second time in the last three years, posting a 19-14-15 record in 50 regular-season tilts. It's unlikely the Kings will rack up nearly that many overtime defeats in 2026-27, which should help Kuemper get back to his winning way.