Los Angeles Kings News

Kuemper has had an inconsistent start to the 2026-27 season, but remains the only Kings goalie with a win and returns to the crease Wednesday. The 36-year-old goalie struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 22 shots (.773 SV%), but salvaged a 6-5 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators, extending his winning streak to four games. In eight games this season (4-3-1), Kuemper has a 3.65 GAA and .878 SV%. The Kings enter Wednesday's outing as -163 home favourites against a struggling San Jose Sharks team that has scored only five combined goals in its past four games (1-3-0).

Kuemper has had an inconsistent start to the 2026-27 season, but remains the only Kings goalie with a win and returns to the crease Wednesday. The 36-year-old goalie struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 22 shots (.773 SV%), but salvaged a 6-5 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators, extending his winning streak to four games. In eight games this season (4-3-1), Kuemper has a 3.65 GAA and .878 SV%. The Kings enter Wednesday's outing as -163 home favourites against a struggling San Jose Sharks team that has scored only five combined goals in its past four games (1-3-0).

Clarke left practice early on Monday and did not return, but will be ready to play on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. The 23-year-old Clarke was recently demoted from the top powerplay unit, replaced by Erik Gustafsson, but is still having a solid season, with 10 points (3G / 7A) in 13 games.

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

Ward has spent most of his career in the AHL, but has been back and forth to start the 2026-27 season. The 28-year-old forward is averaging 9:26 time-on-ice and has one goal in four games with the Kings.

Clarke left practice early on Monday and did not return. It is unclear if he will be an option when the Kings return to action on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. The 23-year-old Clarke was recently demoted from the top powerplay unit, replaced by Erik Gustafsson, but is still having a solid season, with 10 points (3G / 7A) in 13 games.

Clarke left Thursday's game vs. the Senators after suffering an upper-body injury on a massive hit from Hayden Hodgson, who was suspended two games for the incident. Clarke was back on the ice on Friday and is good-to-go for Saturday's game vs. Buffalo. He's recorded point in seven of 12 games this season and enters play with three goals and six assists.

Fiala has yet to play this season, recovering from an injury from the Winter Olympics in February. He returned to practice in a non-contact jersey and shed that as a full participant just days later, indicating his return is likely approaching. The 30-year-old forward tallied 18 goals, 40 points, and 147 SOG in 56 games last season.

Clarke was the victim of a violent boarding collision with Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson on Thursday. Hodgson is expected to have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety. Clarke exited the game but was able to leave the ice on his own.

Clarke was the victim of a violent boarding collision with Hayden Hodgson of the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. Hodgson is expected to have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety. Clarke's status remains uncertain, but he was able to leave the ice on his own.

Doughty did not play in the Kings previous game due to an undisclosed injury, but he will be back in the lineup on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. The 36-year-old Doughty is averaging 21:02 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 10 games. Cody Ceci will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Doughty's return.

Perry has battled some lingering injuries this season, missing two games so far, but he will be back in the lineup on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. The 41-year-old forward is averaging 11:30 time-on-ice, recording one assist and a -3 plus/minus in nine games.

Drew Doughty (undisclosed) will return to the Kings lineup on Thursday, with Ceci being the odd man out as a healthy scratch. The veteran 32-year-old Ceci is averaging 16:40 time-on-ice and has one assist in seven games this season.