Los Angeles Kings News

Gustafsson did not play in Los Angeles' previous game, but he was back at practice on Friday, suggesting he could be an option on Saturday against the Calgary Flames. The 34-year-old Gustafsson has emerged as effective offensive contributor on the Kings' blueline. He has three points (0G / 3A) in his last two games.

Anton Forsberg hasn't played poorly this season, but Darcy Kuemper remains the only Kings goalie with a win and will return to the crease on Thursday. That said, Kuemper struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 18 shots (.778 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The veteran 36-year-old goalie has a 2.98 GAA and .896 SV% in his last six games (5-1-0). The Kings enter Thursday's game as -122 home favourites against a New York Islanders team they defeated 3-2 earlier this season in a game where Kuemper saved 41 of 43 shots (.953 SV%).

Doughty blocked a slap shot from Nashville's Steven Stamkos on Tuesday and felt the effects on Wednesday, missing practice. That said, Head Coach Peter Laviolette was optimistic that Doughty would be ready for Thursday's game against the New York Islanders.

Fiala has yet to play this season, recovering from an injury from the Winter Olympics in February, but has been a full participant at practice for over a week and will finally make his season debut on Thursday. The 30-year-old forward tallied 18 goals, 40 points, and 147 SOG in 56 games last season.

Anton Forsberg hasn't played poorly this season, but Darcy Kuemper remains the only Kings goalie with a win and will return to the crease on Thursday. That said, Kuemper struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 18 shots (.778 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The veteran 36-year-old goalie has a 2.98 GAA and .896 SV% in his last six games (5-1-0). The Kings enter Thursday's game as -122 home favourites against a New York Islanders team they defeated 3-2 earlier this season in a game where Kuemper saved 41 of 43 shots (.953 SV%).

Connors was a fourth-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft that made his NHL debut last season. In five career NHL games, Connors has one assist. The 23-year-old forward has seven points (1G / 6A) in 11 games with Ontario (AHL) this season.

Doughty blocked a slap shot from Nashville's Steven Stamkos on Tuesday and felt the effects on Wednesday, missing practice. It's unclear whether Doughty's ailment will affect his availability for Thursday's game against the New York Islanders.

With Erik Gustafsson (undisclosed) out of the lineup, Ceci will draw in for the first time since October 27th. The 32-year-old Ceci is averaging 16:40 time-on-ice and has one assist in seven games this season.

Turcotte has seen limited action this season and will return to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old has seven hits, two shots on goal, and one assist in four games this season.

Gustafsson was absent from practice on Monday and will not play on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 34-year-old Gustafsson has emerged as effective offensive contributor on the Kings' blueline. He has three points (0G / 3A) in his last two games.

Darcy Kuemper struggled last season, leading the Kings to rely on Forsberg toward the end of the season and into the playoffs, creating uncertainty heading into 2026-27. That said, the Kings have relied on Kuemper to start the season, despite Forsberg's solid play. The 33-year-old Forsberg has yet to win in six appearances (0-4-1), but has been solid, allowing two or fewer goals four times. He has a 2.51 GAA and a .902 SV%. The Kings enter Tuesday's game as -125 home favourites against the Nashville Predators, who are riding a four-game winning streak.

Gustafsson was absent from practice on Monday and against from the morning skate on Tuesday, leaving his status uncertain against the Nashville Predators. The 34-year-old Gustafsson has emerged as effective offensive contributor on the Kings' blueline. He has three points (0G / 3A) in his last two games.

Darcy Kuemper struggled last season, leading the Kings to rely on Forsberg toward the end of the season and into the playoffs, creating uncertainty heading into 2026-27. That said, the Kings have relied on Kuemper to start the season, despite Forsberg's solid play. The 33-year-old Forsberg has yet to win in six appearances (0-4-1), but has been solid, allowing two or fewer goals four times. He has a 2.51 GAA and a .902 SV%. The Kings enter Tuesday's game as -125 home favourites against the Nashville Predators, who are riding a four-game winning streak.

Zuccarello has already missed two multi-week stints this season, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday from his most recent absence. The lack of consistency in the lineup hasn't aided Zuccarello's ability to adapt with his new team, scoring just one assist through six games.

Fiala has yet to play this season, recovering from an injury from the Winter Olympics in February, but was a full participant at practice on Monday. Head Coach Peter Laviolette wouldn't commit to Fiala's readiness, aside from saying that he is "making progress towards a return." The 30-year-old forward tallied 18 goals, 40 points, and 147 SOG in 56 games last season.