Los Angeles Kings News

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.

Darcy Kuemper (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve, resulting in Copley being reassigned to the Ontario Reign (AHL). The 33-year-old Copley drew into one game in his stint with the Kings, saving 25 of 28 shots (.893 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken.

With Darcy Kuemper (upper body) still on Injured Reserve, the Kings will turn to Forsberg for the fifth time in their last six games. The 33-year-old goalie has been solid filling in as the team's de facto starting netminder, posting a 2.05 GAA and .932 SV% in four games (2-2-0). However, the Kings enter Monday's contest as significant +198 road underdogs against a powerhouse Avalanche team that has scored four or more goals in five of its last seven games (7-0-0).

Forsberg allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Kings' loss to the Blue Jackets on Monday. Since Darcy Kuemper got hurt, Forsberg has gone 1-3-0 with a 2.76 GAA and .910 SV%. He's been decent, but tonight he draws a tough matchup against a strong Ducks' offence. The Kings are -125 home favourites, so this game is essentially a coin flip.

Forsberg allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Kings' loss to the Blue Jackets on Monday. Since Darcy Kuemper got hurt, Forsberg has gone 1-3-0 with a 2.76 GAA and .910 SV%. He's been decent, but tonight he draws a tough matchup against a strong Ducks' offence. The Kings are -125 home favourites, so this game is essentially a coin flip.

The Kings are set to play their second game in as many nights on Tuesday, so it will be Pheonix Copley getting the nod between the pipes. Copley made just a single start for the Kings last season, spending the majority of the last two seasons with the Ontario Reign (AHL). The 33-year-old netminder has a 7-6-0 record and .885 SV% in 13 AHL starts this season. The Kings enter action on Tuesday at -235 on the money line.

With Darcy Kuemper (upper body) still on IR, the Kings will turn to Forsberg on Monday in the front end of a back-to-back. The 33-year-old Forsberg has showcased a mixed bag of results in his first season with the Kings, posting a 2.69 GAA and .901 SV% in 12 games (5-4-3). That said, he is coming off one of his best outings of the season, a 31-save performance (.969 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Kings enter the action on Monday as -160 home favorites against a struggling Blue Jackets team that sits in last place in the Eastern Conference (14-15-6).

With Darcy Kuemper (upper body) still on IR, the Kings will turn to Forsberg on Monday in the front end of a back-to-back. The 33-year-old Forsberg has showcased a mixed bag of results in his first season with the Kings, posting a 2.69 GAA and .901 SV% in 12 games (5-4-3). That said, he is coming off one of his best outings of the season, a 31-save performance (.969 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Kings enter the action on Monday as -160 home favorites against a struggling Blue Jackets team that sits in last place in the Eastern Conference (14-15-6).

Lombardi was drafted in the fourth round, 125th overall, by the Kings in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old, in his third season with the Flint Firebirds (OHL), has 41 points (21G / 20A) in 33 games during the 2025-26 season.

With Darcy Kuemper on injured reserve, the Kings will opt against giving Pheonix Copley his season debut and instead turn to Forsberg for the second time in as many nights. Forsberg and the Kings took the loss on Wednesday, with Forsberg allowing three goals on 28 shots. The Kings enter action on Thursday at +175 on the money line.

With Darcy Kuemper (upper body) on Injured Reserve, Forsberg will tend the twine for the Kings on Wednesday against the Florida Panthers. The 33-year-old Forsberg allowed three goals on 20 shots (.850 SV%) in relief of Kuemper in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. Forsberg has a 2.82 GAA and .893 SV% in 10 games this season (4-3-3). The Kings enter Wednesday's contest as +128 road underdogs against a Panthers team that has scored four or more goals in five of their last six games (5-1-0).

Byfield was out of the lineup in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars due to an illness, but is expected to return on Wednesday against the Florida Panthers. The 23-year-old Byfield has 19 points (4G / 15A) in 31 games this season, but has recently been demoted from the top powerplay unit and has seen his production dip significantly. He has only two points (0G / 2A) in his last 12 games.

With Darcy Kuemper (upper body) on Injured Reserve, Forsberg will likely tend the twine for the Kings on Wednesday against the Florida Panthers. The 33-year-old Forsberg allowed three goals on 20 shots (.850 SV%) in relief of Kuemper in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. Forsberg has a 2.82 GAA and .893 SV% in 10 games this season (4-3-3). The Kings enter Wednesday's contest as +128 road underdogs against a Panthers team that has scored four or more goals in five of their last six games (5-1-0).

Darcy Keumper (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve, resulting in the Kings recalling Copley from Ontario (AHL). With the Kings playing two back-to-back over the next week, Copley could tend the twine twice in that time if Kuemper remains out of the lineup for longer than a week.