Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Designated for injured reserve
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Kuemper (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Kuemper was injured in Monday's clash with Dallas and will now need to miss at least the next three games after the team put him on IR. With the available roster spot, Pheonix Copley was called up from the minors in a corresponding move and figures to serve as the No. 2 option behind Anton Forsberg while Kuemper is on the shelf.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Sustains injury in Dallas
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Kuemper has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game in Dallas due to an upper-body injury.
Kuemper was injured during the opening frame after a collision with Mikko Rantanen at the top of the blue paint. The 35-year-old Kuemper didn't come out for the start of the second period and was replaced between the pipes by Anton Forsberg. If Kuemper is forced to miss any additional time, Pheonix Copley and Erik Portillo will be candidates to be brought up from AHL Ontario. The Kings have a back-to-back set on the road against Florida and Tampa Bay on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: First goalie off Monday
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Kuemper was the first goalie off during Monday's morning skate, Jared Shafran of LAKingsInsider.com reports, signaling that he'll draw the road start against Dallas.
Kuemper has had some unlucky losses recently, as he's gone 3-2-3 with a 1.86 GAA and .934 save percentage over his last eight starts. He started on the road against the Stars on Oct. 23 and turned aside 29 of 31 shots (.935 save percentage) in an overtime win. The Stars are scoring 3.27 goals per game this year, which is the sixth-best mark in the league.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Loses in overtime
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Kuemper stopped 36 of 38 shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Flames.
Kuemper has given up two or fewer goals in five straight outings, but he's just 2-2-1 in that span after this defeat. The Flames' 38 shots represented the second-highest total Kuemper's faced in a game this season -- only the Sharks' 40 on Oct. 28 was higher. Kuemper has done well this year, but he's 10-6-6 since the Kings have often struggled to score. He's added a 2.21 GAA and a .916 save percentage over 22 starts. The Kings begin a three-game road trip in Dallas on Monday.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Set to face Calgary
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Kuemper is expected to start at home against Calgary on Saturday, per Eric Francis of Sportsnet.
Kuemper has allowed two or fewer goals in each of his past four starts, going 2-2-0 over that span. He's 10-6-5 with a 2.23 GAA and a .914 save percentage in 21 outings with the Kings this season. The Flames rank 32nd in goals per game with 2.50.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Solid showing in 10th win
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Kuemper stopped 19 of 21 shots in Monday's 4-2 win over the Mammoth.
Kuemper allowed just one even-strength goal Monday and played with the lead for 52 minutes of the contest. With the win, Kuemper now has a 10-6-5 record with a 2.23 GAA and a .914 save percentage through 21 appearances this season. He has allowed less than two goals per game across his last eight appearances and is currently tied for 10th in goalie wins across the NHL. With the Kings firmly in a playoff spot in the Pacific Division, Kuemper should continue to see a bulk of the opportunities moving forward, giving him a chance to reach the 30-win mark for the second consecutive season. His next chance to take the ice is Wednesday in Seattle.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Leaves ice first Monday
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Kuemper was the first goalie off the ice ahead of Monday's road game versus Utah, indicating he'll start in goal, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Kuemper is coming off a 23-save shutout victory over the Blackhawks on Saturday, a win that ended a three-game losing streak for the netminder. With 20 appearances through the Kings' first 28 games already, the veteran is on pace to top the 55-game mark this year, but he is off his win pace from last year and wouldn't reach 30 victories without an improvement in his results.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Rebounds with shutout
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Kuemper stopped all 23 shots he faced in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Blackhawks.
Kuemper snapped his three-game skid with this performance, which was his second shutout of the season. He had allowed eight goals on 91 shots during his 0-2-1 skid that preceded Saturday's victory. On the year, Kuemper is up to 9-6-5 with a 2.24 GAA and a .914 save percentage through 20 starts. The 35-year-old netminder has started four straight games just once this season, but he could end up doing it again if he gets the nod in Utah on Monday.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Tending twine Saturday
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Kuemper will start at home versus the Blackhawks on Saturday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Kuemper will look to avenge a 2-1 loss to the Blackhawks on Thursday. The 35-year-old has allowed two or fewer goals in five of his last six outings, but he's gone 1-3-2 in that span. The Blackhawks have scored 16 goals over their last five games, going 2-1-2 in that span.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Another hard-luck loss
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Kuemper stopped 34 of 36 shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Blackhawks.
Kuemper took his third straight loss (0-2-1), but he's allowed a reasonable eight goals on 91 shots in that span. The 35-year-old hasn't been the problem during the Kings' recent struggles, but it'll be tough for him to win regularly until the team's offense improves. On the year, Kuemper is 8-6-5 with a 2.35 GAA and a .910 save percentage in 19 appearances. The Kings have a rematch with the Blackhawks on Saturday.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Set to start Thursday
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Kuemper will protect the home goal versus the Blackhawks on Thursday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Kuemper's continued to play well recently, but he's 1-2-2 with 11 goals allowed over his last five games. He's maintained a .918 save percentage in that span. The Blackhawks have scored 14 goals over their last four contests and could present a bit of a challenge.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Loses to former team
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Kuemper stopped 22 of 24 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Capitals. The third goal was an empty-netter.
Kuemper put in a decent effort, but he couldn't best his former teammates. He has four losses in his last five games, but he's allowed just 11 goals in that span. For the season, the 35-year-old netminder is providing quality work for the Kings with an 8-5-5 record, a 2.37 GAA and a .908 save percentage through 18 starts. The next two games for the Kings are both at home versus the Blackhawks, with the first scheduled for Thursday.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Poised to start Tuesday
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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: Set to start Friday
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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
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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: On wrong side of overtime loss
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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: Narrow loss Monday
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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: Light workload in overtime win
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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
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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
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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.
