Los Angeles Kings News

Despite losing the starting gig to Anton Forsberg late last season, Darcy Kuemper is expected to start Los Angeles' season opener on Wednesday in Colorado. The 36-year-old struggled toward the end of last season, posting an .853 SV% and a 2-1-5 record in the final eight games of the season, but will look to start a new chapter in 2026-27, his third season with the Kings. He draws the tough task of the Avalanche in Colorado on Wednesday, the same team Kuemper won a Stanley Cup with in 2021-22.

Despite losing the starting gig to Anton Forsberg late last season, Darcy Kuemper is expected to start Los Angeles' season opener on Wednesday in Colorado. The 36-year-old struggled toward the end of last season, posting an .853 SV% and a 2-1-5 record in the final eight games of the season, but will look to start a new chapter in 2026-27, his third season with the Kings. He draws the tough task of the Avalanche in Colorado on Wednesday, the same team Kuemper won a Stanley Cup with in 2021-22.

Edmundson missed Los Angeles' final preaseason game due to an undisclosed injury and his status for opening night was up in the air before the Kings announced Wednesday that he is healthy and ready to go vs. Colorado. The 33-year-old is entering his 12th NHL season and will be looking for another strong defensive campaign after putting up two goals, 23 points and a +14 plus/minus across 82 games last year.

Edmundson battled injury through training camp but returned to practice on Monday. That said, following practice, Head Coach Peter Laviolette said that Edmundson is still day-to-day. The 33-year-old Edmundson is entering his third season with the Kings. He had 23 points (2G / 21A) last season in 82 games.

Zuccarello has been in a non-contact jersey throughout training camp, there's nothing to suggest that he isn't on track to play in the Kings' season opener. Zucarello is expected to skate on the second line with Erik Haula and Alex Laferriere at 5v5 and on PP1.

Perry figures to be a central part of the Kings' bottom-6 and PP2 this season, but he's currently day-to-day for personal reasons. Alex Turcotte skated in Perry's spot on the 4th line and PP2 on Monday.

If he doesn't have any setbacks, he could be in the lineup by Nov.1.

Los Angeles announced Thursday that Fiala had undergone a new procedure related to his initial lower-body surgery from last season and is expected to miss the start of training camp. The 30-year-old has no timeline for returning after putting up 18 goals, 40 points, and 147 SOG in 56 games last season.