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2025 Goaltending
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| Regular Season | 8 | 4 | 5 | 2.39 | .907 | 1 |
Top Darcy Kuemper News
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Poised to start Tuesday
Kuemper is expected to get the starting nod at home versus the Caps on Tuesday.
Kuemper is undefeated in regulation over his last three outings, posting a 1-0-2 record, 2.25 GAA and .918 save percentage. The veteran backstop figures to reach the 50-game mark this year, which would set him up to reach the 20-win threshold for the fourth time in the last five years.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Downed by Ducks in shootout
Kuemper stopped 27 shots in regulation and overtime and one of three shootout attempts in Friday's 5-4 loss to Anaheim.
The Kings took a 4-2 lead early in the third period, but Kuemper couldn't prevent the Ducks from rallying, and he then got beaten in the shootout by Troy Terry and Mason McTavish. The veteran netminder has just one win in his last four starts, going 1-1-2 despite a sharp 2.20 GAA and .918 save percentage over that stretch.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Set to start Friday
Kuemper is expected to start on the road against Anaheim on Friday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.
Kuemper has an 8-4-4 record, 2.30 GAA and .910 save percentage in 16 outings in 2025-26. He's allowed two or fewer goals in each of his past three starts, but a lack of offensive support has resulted in a 1-1-1 record over that stretch. Anaheim ranks second in goals per game with 3.61.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Gets back in win column
Kuemper stopped 27 of 28 shots in Monday's 2-1 win over the Senators.
The game was scoreless through two periods. Kuemper remained steady in the third, allowing just a Fabian Zetterlund goal at 10:49 of the frame, which the Kings answered with a Brandt Clarke power-play tally. This was Kuemper's first win in his last three outings, but he has been good this month, going 5-2-1 with a 1.76 GAA and a .927 save percentage in eight appearances. Overall, he's 8-4-4 with a 2.30 GAA and a .910 save percentage in 16 outings. Kuemper and Anton Forsberg figure to split the Kings' next two games, which are Friday in Anaheim and Saturday at home versus the Ducks.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Defending crease Monday
Kuemper will protect the home net against Ottawa on Monday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Despite losing his last two outings (0-1-1), Kuemper has allowed only four goals on 51 shots. He has a 7-4-4 record with one shutout, a 2.38 GAA and a .906 save percentage through 15 appearances this season. Ottawa ranks sixth in the league with 3.24 goals per game this campaign.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: On wrong side of overtime loss
Kuemper stopped 24 of 26 shots in Friday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Bruins.
Morgan Geekie was responsible for both goals Kuemper gave up. The 35-year-old Kuemper continues to put in decent performances, but he's 0-1-1 despite allowing just four goals on 51 shots over his last two games. Overall, the veteran netminder is at 7-4-4 with a 2.38 GAA and a .906 save percentage through 15 outings. The Kings' next game is Monday versus the Senators.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Expected starter for Friday
Kuemper is slated to start at home against Boston on Friday, per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio.
Kuemper won't be in the lineup Thursday in San Jose so that he can rest for Friday's game. He has a 7-4-3 record, 2.42 GAA and .904 save percentage in 14 appearances this season. Kuemper had a 1-0-1 record while stopping 35 of 39 shots (.897 save percentage) in two outings versus the Bruins during the 2024-25 regular season.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Narrow loss Monday
Kuemper made 23 of 25 saves in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Capitals.
Kuemper surrendered one goal in each of the first two periods, which would be all the offense the Capitals needed to hand their former netminder a loss. Overall, the 35-year-old netminder has a 7-4-3 record with a 2.42 GAA and a .904 save percentage through 14 outings this year. Monday's defeat ended a four-game win streak for Kuemper, who still hasn't allowed more than three goals in a matchup this month. He remains a strong starting option in all formats and has a chance to reach the 30-win mark this year for the third time in the past five regular seasons. His next chance to bounce back is Thursday in San Jose.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Set to start against Washington
Kuemper is slated to serve as the starting netminder for Monday's road game against Washington.
Kuemper has picked up wins in each of his last four starts, posting a 1.51 GAA and .935 save percentage during that stretch, which includes a shutout win over Winnipeg. The Capitals haven't been very effective offensively this season, scoring just 2.83 goals per game, which ranks 23rd in the league.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Light workload in overtime win
Kuemper made 12 saves in a 4-3 overtime win over Toronto on Thursday.
Kuemper has notched four straight wins, with just six goals allowed and one shutout in that span. Overall, he's 7-3-3 with a 2.44 GAA and .903 save percentage with one shutout this season.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: First off ice Thursday
Kuemper was the first netminder off the ice after morning skate, Mark Masters of TSN reports, and is slated to defend the visiting goal in Toronto on Thursday.
Kuemper has won his last three starts, allowing three goals on 78 shots. He is 6-3-3 with a 2.40 GAA and a .908 save percentage across 12 appearances this season. Kuemper will face the Maple Leafs, who are fourth in NHL scoring, generating 3.65 goals per game.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Sharp in sixth win
Kuemper stopped 21 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens.
Josh Anderson ripped a shot over Kuemper's glove late in the first period to give the Habs a 1-0 lead, but the veteran netminder shut down Montreal the rest of the way as his offense roared to life. Kuemper has won three straight starts while allowing only three goals on 78 shots. He has a 6-3-3 record in 12 outings this season with a 2.40 GAA and a .908 save percentage.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Exits ice first Tuesday
Kuemper was the first goalie to leave the ice Tuesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports, indicating he'll tend the twine on the road versus Montreal.
Kuemper is sporting a 3-1-1 record and a 2.20 GAA over his last five outings, including a shutout victory over the Jets on Nov. 4. With Anton Forsberg struggling for consistency, the 35-year-old Kuemper could be in line for more work down the stretch, especially with the Kings currently outside the playoff picture.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Solid outing in comeback win
Kuemper made 31 saves on 33 shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Penguins.
Despite allowing a goal in each of the first two periods, Kuemper held on over the final 32 minutes of regulation while the Kings' offense pulled off the comeback win. Overall, the 35-year-old has a 5-3-3 record with a 2.52 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 11 appearances this season. With just one regulation loss over his last five games, Kuemper is finding his stride and has helped the Kings jump back into a tie for second place in the Pacific Division. In fantasy, he should be rostered in most formats and will likely play 50-plus games this season if he can stay healthy. His next opportunity to defend the Kings' net is Tuesday against Montreal.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Starting in Pittsburgh
Kuemper will guard the road goal against the Penguins on Sunday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Kuemper is coming off a 23-save performance in Tuesday's 3-0 shutout win over Winnipeg. He has a 4-3-3 record this season with a 2.57 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 10 appearances. Pittsburgh ranks sixth in the league with 3.44 goals per game this campaign.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Posts shutout over Winnipeg
Kuemper recorded a 23-save shutout in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Jets.
Kuemper quieted a strong offense with this performance, earning his first shutout of the season in the process. The 35-year-old is 2-1-1 with nine goals allowed over his last four games. He's at a 4-3-3 record with a 2.57 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 10 starts overall. The Kings host the Panthers on Thursday to close out a four-game homestand before heading east for a road trip that begins Sunday in Pittsburgh.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Tending twine Tuesday
Kuemper will guard the home goal versus the Jets on Tuesday, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.
Kuemper has allowed nine goals on 88 shots while going 1-1-1 over his last three games. The 35-year-old will make a fourth consecutive start, his longest run between the pipes so far in 2025-26. The Jets are averaging 3.75 goals per game, best in the NHL, which will make this a tough matchup for Kuemper.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Falls to Devils
Kuemper stopped 18 of 21 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Devils. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.
Kuemper took his first regulation loss since Oct. 11 versus the Jets. The 35-year-old netminder didn't get much help from his teammates, as they were able to score on just one of 44 shots against Jacob Markstrom. Kuemper is now at a 3-3-3 record with a 2.85 GAA and an .891 save percentage over nine outings. While he's not doing particularly well with his ratios, he's still likely to get most of the starts. The Kings host the Jets on Tuesday in another tough matchup.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Facing Devils
Kuemper will protect the home goal versus the Devils on Saturday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Kuemper is 3-0-2 with a 2.51 GAA and a .908 save percentage over his last five games. His most recent game was a 4-3 shootout loss to the Red Wings on Thursday. Kuemper should continue to see a majority of the starts for the Kings, but he has a tough assignment Saturday, as the Devils have averaged 3.73 goals per game this season.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Drops result in shootout
Kuemper allowed three goals on 27 shots in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Red Wings.
Kuemper hasn't lost in regulation over his last six games, but he's just 3-0-3 in that span. This was likely a better result than he deserved, as the Kings trailed 3-1 late in the third period before the offense woke up to force overtime. Kuemper is now at a 3-2-3 record with a 2.82 GAA and an .894 save percentage over eight appearances. The Kings have tough matchups for the rest of this homestand, as they'll host the Devils on Saturday, the Jets on Tuesday and the Panthers on Thursday before hitting the road.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 215 lbs |
| Birthplace: Saskatoon, SK |
| Age: 35 |
| Experience: 13 |
| Shoots: Left |