Portillo was loaned back to AHL Ontario on Tuesday, per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio.
Portillo has a 14-3-1 record, a 2.47 GAA and a .905 save percentage across 20 AHL appearances this season. His return to the minors might be an indication that Darcy Kuemper (illness) will be available for Thursday's home game against the Islanders. If Kuemper ends up needing more time, though, then Portillo might find himself back in the NHL. In the meantime, Ontario is set to host AHL Tucson on Wednesday.
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Kings' Erik Portillo: Summoned from AHL
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Portillo was recalled from AHL Ontario on Monday.
Portillo has a 14-3-1 record with a 2.47 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 20 AHL appearances this season. He could serve as Anton Forsberg's backup in Monday's home matchup against Colorado. According to John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, Darcy Kuemper has been dealing with an illness.
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Kings' Erik Portillo: Sent back to minors
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Portillo was loaned to AHL Ontario on Tuesday.
After getting the call-up earlier Tuesday, Portillo will return to Ontario, which indicates that Darcy Kuemper will likely be available for the Kings' matchup Wednesday. If the Kings end up needing Portillo during their upcoming back-to-back, he'll likely be called back up before the second game. Across 20 appearances in the AHL this season, the 25-year-old netminder has a 14-3-1 record, a 2.47 GAA and a .905 save percentage.
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Kings' Erik Portillo: Promoted from minors
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Portillo was called up from AHL Ontario on Tuesday.
Portillo's elevation to the NHL roster is a good indication that Darcy Kuemper won't be back from Milan in time to face the Golden Knights on Wednesday, which means Anton Forsberg could get the starting nod at home. With the Kings heading into a back-to-back, it's certainly possible that Portillo gets into one of the two games, though Kuemper will likely be available in time to face Edmonton on Thursday.
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Kings' Erik Portillo: Sent back down
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Portillo was loaned to AHL Ontario on Friday.
Portillo was called up by Los Angeles on Thursday, but he'll head back to the minors a day later. He'll presumably be available for Ontario's weekend series against Tucson and will likely stay with the Reign once the NHL season resumes.
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Kings' Erik Portillo: Called up from AHL
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Portillo was summoned from AHL Ontario on Thursday.
The Kings need two goaltenders at practice, and with Darcy Kuemper with Team Canada at the Winter Olympics the team recalled Portillo to participate in practice with Anton Forsberg. Portillo has starred with the AHL Reign this season, posting a 13-3-1 mark with a 2.45 GAA and a .905 save percentage across 19 appearances.
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Kings' Erik Portillo: Earns shutout Sunday
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Portillo recorded a 19-save shutout in AHL Ontario's 3-0 win over Iowa on Sunday.
Portillo recently missed time due to an injury sustained Nov. 12, and this was his first game back. He earned the third shutout of his AHL career with this effort. He's at a 6-1-1 record with a 2.01 GAA and a .922 save percentage across 10 appearances this season. Now that he's healthy, Portillo will compete with Pheonix Copley for playing time.
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Kings' Erik Portillo: Returns to minors
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Portillo was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Wednesday.
The Kings promptly returned Portillo to the minors after acquiring Pheonix Copley from Tampa Bay on Wednesday for future considerations. Copley could compete for playing time with Anton Forsberg if Darcy Kuemper (lower body) misses any game action. The 25-year-old Portillo has a 3.50 GAA and an .854 save percentage in two outings with Ontario this year.
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Kings' Erik Portillo: Recalled by Los Angeles
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Portillo was recalled from AHL Ontario on Wednesday, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports.
Portillo made his NHL debut for the Kings in November of 2024, and he'll provide goaltending depth behind Darcy Kuemper and Anton Forsberg. In two minor-league appearances this year, Portillo has gone 1-0-1 with a 3.50 GAA and an .854 save percentage.
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Kings' Erik Portillo: Sent to AHL Ontario
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Portillo was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Friday.
Portillo should be the first goaltender recalled in case of an injury to either Darcy Kuemper or Anton Forsberg. Portillo made his NHL debut last season, allowing one goal on 29 shots in a 2-1 win over Anaheim on Nov. 29.
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Kings' Erik Portillo: Heads to minors
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Portillo was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Wednesday.
Los Angeles also sent Kenny Connors, Francesco Pinelli, Jared Wright, Jakub Dvorak, Jack Millar, Tim Rego, Otto Salin, Kirill Kirsanov and Isaiah Saville to Ontario. The 25-year-old Portillo had a 2.82 GAA and an .889 save percentage across 24 regular-season outings with Ontario in 2024-25. Portillo is believed to be behind Darcy Kuemper, Anton Forsberg and Pheonix Copley in the depth charts, so Portillo isn't likely to start for the Kings unless at least two goaltenders are injured.
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Kings' Erik Portillo: Making first career NHL start
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Portillo will start in Friday's game against the Ducks, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Portillo was recalled from AHL Ontario last Sunday, and the 24-year-old will make the first start of his career after dressing as the backup goaltender in the Kings' last few games since being called up. Portillo has a 4-2-0 record with Ontario this season, posting a 2.68 GAA and a .906 save percentage.
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Kings' Erik Portillo: Brought up from AHL
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Portillo was recalled from AHL Ontario on Sunday.
The Kings sent down Pheonix Copley in a corresponding move. Portillo will probably occupy the backup role behind David Rittich in Monday's road game against San Jose due to the absence of Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed).
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Kings' Erik Portillo: Recalled from minors
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Portillo was recalled on an emergency basis from AHL Ontario on Friday.
The Kings need a backup netminder, as Darcy Kuemper suffered an undisclosed injury in Wednesday's tilt versus Colorado and was placed on injured reserve Friday. David Rittich will get the start Saturday versus Detroit, while Portillo will be the backup. Portillo was 3-2-0 with a 3.02 GAA and an .891 save percentage over five AHL appearances to begin the season.
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Kings' Erik Portillo: In net Monday
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Portillo will guard the road crease in Monday's exhibition contest versus Utah, Jared Shafran of LA Kings Insider reports.
Portillo posted a 24-11-3 record with a 2.50 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 39 regular-season appearances with AHL Ontario in 2023-24. The 24-year-old will likely be limited to the AHL again in 2024-25 -- the Kings currently have three veteran netminders in training camp.
