Darcy Kuemper News

Kuemper missed two weeks in mid-December due to an upper-body injury, and though it's unclear if this injury is related, his presence at practice on Thursday is an encouraging sign. Anton Forsberg will likely be between the pipes if Kuemper is not ready to play on Sunday against the St. Louis Blues.

Kuemper missed two weeks in mid-December due to an upper-body injury, and though it's unclear if this injury is related, his presence at practice on Thursday is an encouraging sign. Anton Forsberg will likely be between the pipes if Kuemper is not ready to play on Sunday against the St. Louis Blues.

Kuemper missed two weeks in mid-December due to an upper-body injury, and it's unclear whether this most recent ailment is related. An update should be provided on the 35-year-old goalie before they return to action on Sunday against the St. Louis Blues. If Kuemper misses any time, expect Anton Forsberg to occupy the Kings' crease.

The Kings will go back to Kuemper between the pipes for Tuesday's game against the Rangers, as he looks to snap a personal five-game losing streak. Kuemper was unfortunate not to end his winless drought in his last start, allowing two goals on 28 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Ducks on Friday. The 35-year-old brings a 12-9-9 record and .905 SV% into Tuesday night's matchup, where the Kings enter action at -180 on the money line.

Kuemper has struggled in recent games, losing seven of nine (2-4-3), while posting a less-than-stellar 2.94 GAA and .880 SV%. That said, he will return to the crease on Friday against an Anaheim Ducks team that he has been statistically solid against in his career, posting a 2.48 GAA and .912 SV% in 19 career games (10-6-1). The Kings enter Friday's contest against the Ducks, who defeated the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Wednesday to snap a nine-game losing streak (0-8-1), as -130 home favorites.

Kuemper has been the reliable backbone of the Kings since joining the team last season, but he finds himself on a three-game losing streak (0-2-1), posting an uncharacteristic 3.72 GAA and .820 SV%. Kuemper will return to the crease on Wednesday, with the Kings hoping the 35-year-old goalie can return to the form he had before his recent downward trend, where he has a solid 2.04 GAA and .923 SV% in nine games (4-4-1). The Kings enter Wednesday's contest as +109 home underdogs against the Vegas Golden Knights, who have outscored their opponents 20-10 in their last four games (4-0-0).

Kuemper has been the reliable backbone of the Kings since joining the team last season, but he finds himself on a three-game losing streak (0-2-1), posting an uncharacteristic 3.72 GAA and .820 SV%. Kuemper will likely return to the crease on Wednesday, with the Kings hoping the 35-year-old goalie can return to the form he had before his recent downward trend, where he has a solid 2.04 GAA and .923 SV% in nine games (4-4-1). The Kings enter Wednesday's contest as +109 home underdogs against the Vegas Golden Knights, who have outscored their opponents 20-10 in their last four games (4-0-0).

Kuemper has been a driving force for a low-scoring Kings team all season, but he finds himself in a rough stretch, having allowed four or more goals in four of his last five games (2-2-1). Before this most recent rough patch, Kuemper was playing excellently, posting a 2.04 GAA and .924 SV% in his previous 20 games (10-5-5). The Kings enter Monday's contest as slight +106 home underdogs against a reeling Dallas Stars team that has lost seven of their last eight games (1-3-4).

Kuemper has been a driving force for a low-scoring Kings team all season, but he finds himself in a rough stretch, having allowed four or more goals in four of his last five games (2-2-1). Before this most recent rough patch, Kuemper was playing excellently, posting a 2.04 GAA and .924 SV% in his previous 20 games (10-5-5). The Kings enter Monday's contest as slight +106 home underdogs against a reeling Dallas Stars team that has lost seven of their last eight games (1-3-4).

Kuemper has been excellent all season for the Kings, but has battled some adversity lately, allowing four or more goals in three of his last four games (2-1-1). Still, the 35-year-old veteran goalie sports a solid 2.38 GAA and .910 SV% through 27 games this season (12-7-7). The Kings enter Friday's contest as -125 road favorites against a Winnipeg Jets team that lost 4-3 last night to the Edmonton Oilers, adding to their terrible 3-13-5 run.

Kuemper has been excellent all season for the Kings, but has battled some adversity lately, allowing four or more goals in three of his last four games (2-1-1). Still, the 35-year-old veteran goalie sports a solid 2.38 GAA and .910 SV% through 27 games this season (12-7-7). The Kings enter Friday's contest as -125 road favorites against a Winnipeg Jets team that lost 4-3 last night to the Edmonton Oilers, adding to their terrible 3-13-5 run.

Kuemper was excellent in the Kings' most recent game, saving 33 of 35 shots (.943 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild and will return to the crease on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. The 35-year-old goalie has a solid 2.32 GAA and .912 SV% in 26 games this season (12-7-6). The Kings enter Wednesday's contest as significant -247 home favorites against a Sharks team coming off a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, giving them four wins in their last five games (4-1-0).

The low-scoring Kings have erupted for 16 goals in their last four games (2-2-0), but unfortunately for them, the typically stingy Kuemper has been leaky between the pipes. The 35-year-old Kuemper has allowed eight goals on 51 combined shots (.843 SV%) in his last two games (1-1-0). He has a 2.33 GAA and .911 SV% in 25 games this season (11-7-6). The Kings enter Monday's contest as +106 home underdogs against the Minnesota Wild, who defeated them 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday.

The low-scoring Kings have erupted for 16 goals in their last four games (2-2-0), but unfortunately for them, the typically stingy Kuemper has been leaky between the pipes. The 35-year-old Kuemper has allowed eight goals on 51 combined shots (.843 SV%) in his last two games (1-1-0). He has a 2.33 GAA and .911 SV% in 25 games this season (11-7-6). The Kings enter Monday's contest as +106 home underdogs against the Minnesota Wild, who defeated them 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday.

Kuemper will make his first start since December 15th after missing the last six games with an upper-body injury. The 35-year-old netminder is performing at a high level for the Kings once again this season and was named to the roster of the Canadian Men's Olympic team on Wednesday as a result. Kuemper brings a 10-6-6 and .917 SV% into Thursday night's matchup, where the Kings enter action at -120 on the money line.

The Kings struggled without Kuemper, who was recovering from an upper-body injury, going 2-5-0 in his absence. The 35-year-old Kuemper was arguably the Kings' MVP before his injury, boasting a terrific 2.19 GAA and .917 SV% in 23 games (10-6-6); the backbone of a low-scoring Kings team. The team returns to action on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.