Copley will occupy the backup role behind David Rittich while Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) is on IR. The 32-year-old Copley appeared in one game for the Kings this season, allowing two goals on 12 shots in a relief appearance versus Toronto on Oct. 16.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Heads to minors
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Copley was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Thursday.
Copley was with the Kings because Darcy Kuemper (lower body) was unavailable. Copley stopped 10 of 12 shots while logging 27:29 of ice time in a relief appearance against Toronto on Oct. 16, but that's all the work he's received in the NHL in 2024-25. He's been moved to the minors because Los Angeles activated Kuemper off injured reserve in a corresponding move.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Recalled Saturday
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Copley was recalled from AHL Ontario on Saturday.
The Kings moved Darcy Kuemper (lower body) to injured reserve in a corresponding move. Copley could serve as David Rittich's backup in Sunday's road matchup against Anaheim.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Returned to minors
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Copley was assigned to AHL Ontario on Saturday.
In a relief appearance, Copley allowed two goals on 12 shots in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to Toronto after David Rittich got pulled. Copley's return to the minors could bode well for the availability of Darcy Kuemper (lower body) ahead of Sunday's contest in Anaheim.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Makes relief appearance
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Copley replaced starter David Rittich in the second period of Wednesday's 6-2 defeat to the Maple Leafs, stopping 10 of 12 shots faced.
Copley wasn't exactly stellar in his relief performance, though he did stop all six shots he faced at even strength. With Darcy Kuemper (lower body) in doubt, the 32-year-old Copley could get the starting nod on the road versus Montreal on Thursday in the second game of the Kings' back-to-back. Once Kuemper is given the all-clear, Copley should be headed back to AHL Ontario.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Recalled by Los Angeles
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Copley was recalled on an emergency basis from AHL Ontario on Wednesday.
Copley was sent to the minors ahead of the regular season, but he'll rejoin the NHL club since Darcy Kuemper (lower body) is considered day-to-day. David Rittich will start in the road net against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, but it's possible that Copley starts Thursday's road matchup against Montreal.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Put on waivers
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Copley was placed on waivers Sunday for assignment to AHL Ontario.
Copley posted a 6-4-1 record with a 2.48 GAA and a .913 save percentage in 11 minor-league outings during the 2023-24 regular season. His year was cut short due to ACL surgery, but he is healthy now and poised to spend most of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Re-signs Monday
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Copley (knee) signed a one-year, $825,000 contract with the Kings on Monday.
Copley had a 4-1-2 record, 3.17 GAA and .870 save percentage in eight appearances with LA in 2023-24. He underwent ACL surgery in January and missed the remainder of the season and the playoffs as a result. Copley is likely to be ready for the start of training camp and will probably begin 2024-25 in the minors while Darcy Kuemper and David Rittich handle the NHL goaltending duties.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Done for season
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Per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, Copley (knee) underwent successful ACL surgery earlier in the week and will be lost for the season.
Copley was injured three weeks ago during practice and was replaced on the roster by David Rittich. Copley was 4-1-2 with a 3.16 GAA and an .870 save percentage, losing his No. 1 job to Cam Talbot early in the season. Copley was outstanding last season, going 24-6-3 with a 2.64 GAA and a .903 save percentage, leading the Kings into the playoffs after Jonathan Quick was unable to hold down the top job. Copley is expected to be ready for the start of training camp and will be looking for a new contract as he is slated to be a UFA at the end of the season.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Placed on LTIR
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Copley (undisclosed) was put on long-term injured reserve Sunday.
Copley, who was injured during practice Friday, will be out for at least 10 games and 24 days following his placement on LTIR. He has posted a 4-1-2 record this season with a 3.16 GAA and an .870 save percentage in eight appearances. David Rittich will serve as Cam Talbot's backup during Copley's absence.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Out Saturday
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Copley (undisclosed) didn't travel with the Kings to Seattle and will consequently miss Saturday's road game against the Kraken, Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider reports.
Copley sustained the injury during Friday's practice. He has a 4-1-2 record, 3.17 GAA and .870 save percentage in eight contests this season. David Rittich was summoned from AHL Ontario on Friday and is projected to back up Cam Talbot on Saturday, though LA's starter hasn't been confirmed. There's no timetable for Copley's return, but given that he isn't traveling with the team, he will likely also miss Tuesday's game in San Jose. The Kings will then return home to host the Kraken on Wednesday.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Injured at practice
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Copley suffered an undisclosed injury at practice Friday and needed to be helped off the ice, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports.
Based on the Kings' goalie rotation, Copley was unlikely to play against Seattle on Saturday anyway, but his injury could force the Kings to bring David Rittich up from the minors to back up Cam Talbot. The team has a back-to-back coming up Tuesday and Wednesday versus the Sharks and Kraken, respectively, which could be complicated if Copley can't play.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Falls to Rangers
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Copley allowed four goals on 27 shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Rangers.
After holding the Rangers off the board in the first period, Copley surrendered two goals apiece in the second and third frames en route to a 4-1 defeat. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Copley -- he'd posted a .949 save percentage in that span. Overall, the 31-year-old netminder is 4-1-2 on the season with an .870 save percentage and 3.16 GAA while backing up Cam Talbot in Los Angeles.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Guarding crease Sunday
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Copley will get the starting nod for Sunday's road game against the Rangers, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Copley has won three straight games, allowing just four goals on 78 shots during that stretch. That includes an 18-save shutout against Montreal and a 26-save win over Columbus in his last outing. On the year, Copley is 4-0-2 despite a lackluster 3.03 GAA and .873 save percentage.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Hangs on for OT win
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Copley made 26 saves in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.
The Kings were staring at a 3-0 deficit through two periods, but Copley came up with a couple big stops in the third as his team rallied. The 31-year-old has yet to take a regulation loss this season, going 4-0-2 despite a 3.03 GAA and .873 save percentage, but his recent play has been much better -- Copley has a .918 save percentage in four starts since the beginning of November, and he's beginning to cut into Cam Talbot's playing time as a result.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Set to start against Jackets
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Copley is slated to defend the road cage versus Columbus on Tuesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Copley remains undefeated in regulation this season, posting a 3-0-2 record with a 3.04 GAA, .868 save percentage and one shutout in six appearances. Despite putting up 24 wins in 37 games last year, the Alaskan netminder is struggling to secure regular starts and finds himself firmly cemented in the No. 2 role behind Cam Talbot.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Cruises to shutout Saturday
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Copley made 18 saves in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Canadiens.
The Kings outshot Montreal 30-18 on the afternoon in a dominant performance. Copley was rarely tested as he picked up his first shutout of the season and the third of his career. The 31-year-old netminder has yet to lose in regulation this season, going 3-0-2 in six appearances, but his 3.04 GAA and .868 save percentage aren't making a strong case to cut into Cam Talbot's workload.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Tending twine Saturday
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Copley will patrol the home crease Saturday against Montreal, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Copley is coming off a 30-save performance in Monday's 4-1 win over Arizona. He has a 2-0-2 record this season with a 3.75 GAA and an .845 save percentage in five appearances. Montreal is tied for 25th in the league with 2.85 goals per game this campaign.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Stops 30 in win
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Copley stopped 30 of 31 shots in Monday's 4-1 win over the Coyotes.
Lawson Crouse's goal late in the second period was the lone blemish on Copley's line Monday as the 31-year-old netminder put together his best effort of the season to earn his second win. Copley had struggled to a .792 save percentage through his first four starts this season, though Monday's performance boosted that number to .845. The Kings play back-to-back games Friday and Saturday, lining up Copley for a potential two-start week.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Slated to start in Arizona
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Copley is expected to guard the road net Monday against Arizona, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site, after being the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate.
Copley permitted three goals on six shots in just 8:21 of ice time prior to being pulled in a 5-4 win over the Coyotes on Oct. 27. Cam Talbot stopped 17 of 18 shots to pick up the win in relief. Copley made 16 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss to Pittsburgh on Nov. 9 during his last start. He has allowed 15 goals on 72 shots in four appearances this season en route to a 1-0-2 record. Arizona is tied for 16th in the league with 3.24 goals per contest this campaign.
