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Byfield (illness) will remain out vs. New York on Thursday.

Byfield was a surprise scratch on Monday, with the Kings not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Despite the two-day break between games, Byfield will remain out of the lineup for a second consecutive game on Thursday against the New York Islanders. The 23-year-old Byfield has been held off the scoresheet in eight of his last 12 games.

Quinton Byfield
Doughty (lower-body) is expected to play vs. New York on Thursday.

Doughty was limited to 15:15 time-on-ice in last Thursday's 8-1 blowout loss to the Edmonton Oilers, exiting the game with a lower-body injury, and has been sidelined for two games since. The 36-year-old Doughty is averaging 22:48 time-on-ice and has 14 points (3G / 11A) in 50 games this season.

Drew Doughty
Moore (illness) is expected to return vs. New York on Thursday.

Moore did not play in the Kings' previous game due to an illness, but was back at practice on Wednesday and should be ready for Thursday's game against the New York Islanders. The 30-year-old Moore tallied an assist in his most recent outing, but has had a down season offensively, with only 16 points (7G / 9A) through 47 games (0.34 PTS/GP). Coming into the 2025-26 season, Moore had 174 points (76G / 98A) in 293 games over the last three seasons (0.59 PTS/GP).

Trevor Moore
Moore (illness) returned to Los Angeles' practice on Wednesday.

Moore did not play in the Kings' previous game due to an illness, but was back at practice on Wednesday and should be ready for Thursday's game against the New York Islanders. The 30-year-old Moore tallied an assist in his most recent outing, but has had a down season offensively, with only 16 points (7G / 9A) through 47 games (0.34 PTS/GP). Coming into the 2025-26 season, Moore had 174 points (76G / 98A) in 293 games over the last three seasons (0.59 PTS/GP).

Trevor Moore
Kuemper (illness) returned to Los Angeles' practice on Wednesday.

Kuemper did not suit up for the Kings' previous game due to illness, but was back at practice on Wednesday, suggesting he should be ready for Thursday's game against the New York Islanders. The 35-year-old Kuemper had an awful outing in his return from the Olympic break, allowing four goals on 15 shots (.733 SV%) in an 8-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, picking up on a poor stretch pre-stoppage, when he was riding a 10-game streak with seven losses (2-4-3) along with a dreadful 3.36 GAA and .864 SV%.

Darcy Kuemper
Wright has been reassigned to Ontario (AHL).

Wright was a sixth-round pick of the Los Angeles Kings that made his professional debut with the Ontario Reign (AHL) last season after spending three years playing with the University of Denver. He has 28 points (15G / 13A) in 53 games with Ontario this season. He made his NHL debut for the Kings on Monday, but will return to the AHL.

Jared Wright
Portillo has been reassigned to Ontario (AHL).

With Darcy Kuemper (illness) out on Monday, Los Angeles has recalled Portillo from Ontario (AHL) to serve as Anton Forsberg's backup. The 25-year-old Portillo has a 2.47 GAA and .905 SV% in 20 games (14-3-1) with Ontario this season, but he has been reassigned to the AHL, indicating that Kuemper is ready to return.

Erik Portillo
Booth has been reassigned to Ontario (AHL).

Booth made his NHL debut in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche and scored a goal, but will return to the Ontario Reign in the AHL. The 21-year-old defenseman was selected in the 4th round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He has one goal and nine assists in 43 AHL games this season.

Angus Booth
Forsberg will start against the Avalanche on Monday.

With Darcy Kuemper (illness) unavailable, the Kings will turn to Forsberg on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 33-year-old Forsberg is coming off one of his best performances of the season, saving all 29 shots he faced for his second shutout in a 2-0 win over the Calgary Flames. That said, he was unsuccessful in a meeting against Colorado earlier this season, allowing four goals on 25 shots (.840 SV%) in a 5-2 loss. The Kings enter Monday's action as +150 home underdogs.

Anton Forsberg
Booth will make his NHL debut against the Avalanche on Monday.

Remarkably, Booth is one of three Kings making their NHL debuts in Monday night's game, along with Kenny Connors and Jared Wright. The 21-year-old defenceman was selected in the 4th round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He has one goal and nine assists in 43 AHL games this season.

Angus Booth
Wright will make his NHL debut against the Avalanche on Monday.

Remarkably, Wright is one of three Kings making their NHL debuts in Monday night's game, along with Kenny Connors and Angus Booth. Wright was a sixth-round pick of the Los Angeles Kings that made his professional debut with the Ontario Reign (AHL) last season after spending three years playing with the University of Denver. He has 28 points (15G / 13A) in 53 games with Ontario this season.

Jared Wright
Booth has been recalled from Ontario (AHL).

Booth was among four players called up from the Ontario Reign, as the Kings made a flurry of moves on Monday. The 21-year-old defenceman was selected in the 4th round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and is yet to make his NHL debut. He has one goal and nine assists in 43 AHL games this season.

Angus Booth
Wright has been recalled from Ontario (AHL).

Wright was a sixth-round pick of the Los Angeles Kings that made his professional debut with the Ontario Reign (AHL) last season after spending three years playing with the University of Denver. The 23-year-old forward has yet to play an NHL game. He has 28 points (15G / 13A) in 53 games with Ontario this season.

Jared Wright
Forsberg is expected to start vs. Colorado on Monday.

With Darcy Kuemper (illness) unavailable, the Kings will turn to Forsberg on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 33-year-old Forsberg is coming off one of his best performances of the season, saving all 29 shots he faced for his second shutout in a 2-0 win over the Calgary Flames. That said, he was unsuccessful in a meeting against Colorado earlier this season, allowing four goals on 25 shots (.840 SV%) in a 5-2 loss. The Kings enter Monday's action as +150 home underdogs.

Anton Forsberg
Doughty (lower-body) will remain out vs. Colorado on Monday but has potential to return on Thursday.

Doughty was limited to 15:15 time-on-ice in last Thursday's 8-1 blowout loss to the Edmonton Oilers, exiting the game with a lower-body injury, and has been sidelined since. The 36-year-old Doughty is averaging 22:48 time-on-ice and has 14 points (3G / 11A) in 50 games this season.

Drew Doughty