Forsberg will make his 26th start of the season when the Kings host the Blues on Wednesday. The 33-year-old netminder will be looking to secure his first victory since March 9th after going winless in his last three appearances. Forsberg carries an 11-11-5 record and a .902 SV% into Wednesday night's matchup, where the Kings enter action at -140 on the money line.
Kuemper will get the nod between the pipes for the 46th time this season when the Kings travel to Vancouver on Thursday. Kuemper was tagged with his league leading 13th overtime loss of the season in his last outing, when he allowed two goals on 23 shots in a 32 shootout loss in Calgary on Tuesday. The 35-year-old netminder carries a 17-13-13 record and an .897 SV% into Thursday night's contest, where the Kings enter action at -175 on the money line.
Kempe has been battling a lower-body issue that has made him a game-time decision on most nights over the past week. The 29-year-old Swedish forward only has one assist in his last three outings, but is a point-per-game player since Artemi Panarin joined the game, scoring 13 points (6G / 7A) in 13 games.
The Kings have struggled lately, but are still within reach of a Wild Card spot, and will turn to Kuemper on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 35-year-old Kuemper allowed four goals on 34 shots (.882 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-3 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth. That said, he has helped his team collect a point in six of his last seven games (3-1-3), despite posting unspectacular numbers of 2.69 GAA and .894 SV%. The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -137 road favourites against a Calgary Flames team on a three-game winning streak.
Kempe has been battling a lower-body issue that has made him a game-time decision on most nights over the past week. He has played in the Kings' previous three games, but will remain a game-time decision on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 29-year-old Swedish forward only has one assist in his last three outings, but is a point-per-game player since Artemi Panarin joined the game, scoring 13 points (6G / 7A) in 13 games.
The Kings have struggled lately, but are still within reach of a Wild Card spot, and will turn to Kuemper on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 35-year-old Kuemper allowed four goals on 34 shots (.882 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-3 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth. That said, he has helped his team collect a point in six of his last seven games (3-1-3), despite posting unspectacular numbers of 2.69 GAA and .894 SV%. The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -137 road favourites against a Calgary Flames team on a three-game winning streak.
Armia hasn't played in over three weeks due to an upper-body injury, but anticipates returning to the lineup on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 32-year-old Finn has ten goals and ten assists in 53 games this season.
Kempe was a late scratch in Monday's win over the New York Rangers due to a lower-body injury. The 29-year-old forward has found instant chemistry since Artemi Panarin joined the team, scoring 12 points (6G / 6A) in 10 games.
Kuemper was excellent in Monday's 4-1 win over the New York Rangers, saving 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%), and is putting together a stretch of strong play as the Kings continue their last-season push for a playoff spot. The 35-year-old goalie has a solid 2.41 GAA and .905 SV% in his last five games (3-1-1). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as -179 favourites against a Philadelphia Flyers team with points in four straight games (3-0-1).
Armia hasn't played in three weeks due to an upper-body injury, but he could re-enter the lineup this weekend. The 32-year-old Finn has ten goals and ten assists in 53 games this season.
