NHL Player News

Anderson (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Kraken, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Anderson will miss at least one game after suffering an injury in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to Carolina. The 26-year-old defenseman's status for Thursday against the Golden Knights hasn't been decided yet. Jacob Moverare will play against Seattle on Wednesday due to Anderson's absence.

Schwartz (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus the Kings.

Schwartz played just 13:28 in Anaheim on Tuesday, and he appears to come out of that game worse for wear. After being called up from AHL Coachella Valley on Wednesday, Oscar Fisker Molgaard will draw into the lineup for Schwartz. Schwartz will have the Olympic break to heal, as Seattle will be off until Feb. 25 at Dallas.

Daccord will tend the twine on the road versus the Kings on Wednesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Daccord will handle the second half of a back-to-back set. Philipp Grubauer took the 4-2 loss versus the Ducks on Tuesday. Daccord has won three straight outings, allowing a total of six goals on 89 shots in that span. The Kings have scored just 17 goals over their last six games, but they've gone 4-1-1 in that span.

Kuemper will guard the home goal versus the Kraken on Wednesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Kuemper has won two of his last three games, but he's allowed nine goals on 81 shots in that span. The 35-year-old may catch a break Wednesday, as the Kraken are on the second half of a back-to-back following their 4-2 loss to the Ducks on Tuesday.

Vilmanis (upper body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Bruins, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Vilmanis sustained the injury in the first period. The 22-year-old can be considered day-to-day for now. However, it's unclear if he will be an option for Thursday's game against the Lightning and for Latvia during the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Panarin (not injury related) will link up with the Kings on Feb. 18 to prepare for the post-Olympics part of the schedule, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

Panarin won't play Wednesday versus the Kraken or Thursday versus the Golden Knights. He will more than likely make his Kings debut Feb. 25 versus the Golden Knights. Panarin was traded from the Rangers and signed a two-year, $22 million extension with Los Angeles on Wednesday, and he'll take on a top-six role once he makes his debut.

Dach (undisclosed) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Blue Jackets.

Dach was ruled out prior to the start of the third period. The 23-year-old forward will get the Olympic break to rest and recover, as the Blackhawks' next game is Feb. 26 versus the Predators.

Gibson led the Red Wings onto the ice, indicating he'll start Wednesday's road game versus the Mammoth.

Gibson rebounded from getting pulled Saturday versus the Avalanche by earning a 21-save shutout in the rematch in Colorado on Monday. The 32-year-old will now make a sixth straight start. The Mammoth have scored 21 goals over their last six games, but they've won just three times in that span.

Kaiser sustained a lower-body injury and won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Blue Jackets.

Kaiser put little weight on his left leg after getting tangled up with Zach Werenski in the first period. The 23-year-old Kaiser will have the whole Olympic break to recover, but that may not be enough if further evaluations reveal a significant injury.

Hague (lower body) is set to return to the lineup Wednesday versus the Wild, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Hague was labeled week-to-week as of Jan. 24, but his absence will end at five games. The 27-year-old defenseman will handle a third-pairing role alongside Nick Blankenburg. Justin Barron is set to exit the lineup.