Los Angeles Kings News

Albert Johansson will return the Red Wings lineup on Thursday, resulting in Gustafsson being a healthy scratch. The 32-year-old Gustafsson is averaging 16:46 time-on-ice, recording four points (0G / 4A), 15 blocks, and seven hits through 18 games this season.

With Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) activated from Injured Reserve, Portillo has been sent down to Ontario (AHL). Portillo was the third-round pick, 67th overall, of the Buffalo Sabres in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut last week, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks.

Kuemper has missed the last seven games due to an undisclosed injury but will return to the lineup on Wednesday, serving as the back up to David Rittich against the Dallas Stars. This was Kuemper's second stint on the sidelines due to injury as he missed five games earlier in the season with a lower-body issue. Before his injury, the 34-year-old Kuemper was sporting a 2.65 GAA and .899 SV% in 10 appearances (4-2-3).

Kuemper has missed the last seven games due to an undisclosed injury but appears to be nearing a return after being a full participant at practice. This is Kuemper's second stint on the sidelines due to injury as he missed five games earlier in the season with a lower-body issue. Before his injury, the 34-year-old Kuemper was sporting a 2.65 GAA and .899 SV% in 10 appearances (4-2-3).

Perunovich will fill in for Justin Faulk, who was a surprise scratch due to an undisclosed injury. Perunovich has two goals and two assists in 15 games this season.

Haula is battling an undisclosed ailment but, with the Devils not playing for several days, could be a option on Friday against the Seattle Kraken. The 33-year-old Haula has 11 points (5G / 6A) in 28 games this season.

Zuccarello has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on November 14th and was originally given a three-to-four week recovery timeline. Before his injury, the 37-year-old Zuccarello had not missed a beat, playing predominantly alongside Kirill Kaprizov, scoring 14 points (6G/ 8A). in 16 games this season.

Portillo was the third-round pick, 67th overall, of the Buffalo Sabres in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. After a successful tenure with the University of Michigan, he has spent the last two seasons with the Ontario Reign (AHL). He has a 2.68 GAA and .906 SV% in six games with Ontario this season. The Kings enter the action on Friday as -209 road favorites against an Anaheim Ducks club with one of the least potent offences in the NHL, averaging only 2.6 goals per game.

With Akil Thomas (undisclosed) being placed on Injured Reserve, the Kings have recalled Lee from the Ontario Reign (AHL) on an emergency basis. The 24-year-old Lee has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign with the Kings, scoring two points (0G / 2A) in 15 games. Trevor Moore will also exit the lineup for the Kings due to an undisclosed injury.

Andre Lee will return to the lineup for the Kings, replacing Trevor Moore, who is battling an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old Moore is averaging 16:56 time-on-ice, recording 13 points (3G / 10A), 20 hits, and 52 shots on goal in 23 games.

Portillo was the third-round pick, 67th overall, of the Buffalo Sabres in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. After a successful tenure with the University of Michigan, he has spent the last two seasons with the Ontario Reign (AHL). He has a 2.68 GAA and .906 SV% in six games with Ontario this season. The Kings enter the action on Friday as -209 road favorites against an Anaheim Ducks club with one of the least potent offenses in the NHL, averaging only 2.6 goals per game.

With Akil Thomas (undisclosed) being placed on Injured Reserve, the Kings have recalled Lee from the Ontario Reign (AHL) on an emergency basis. The 24-year-old Lee has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign with the Kings, scoring two points (0G / 2A) in 15 games.

Helenius made his NHL debut earlier this year and has played six games with the Kings, averaging 9:19 time-on-ice and scoring two points (0G / 2A). The 21-year-old Helenius was the second-round pick, 59th overall, of the Kings in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Akil Thomas will serve as a healthy scratch to accommodate Helenius' return to the lineup.

Helenius will take a seat on Monday when the Kings travel to San Jose to take on the Sharks. Akil Thomas will draw into the lineup in his place.

It's unclear whether Gustafsson may be battling an undisclosed injury or if he's just simply a healthy scratch on Monday. Albert Johansson will draw into the lineup in his place.

Forsberg has battled adversity in limited action this season but, unfortunately for the Senators, has been more consistent than Linus Ullmark between the pipes. Despite a 2-3-0 record in his last five, Forsberg has been reliable in net, allowing three or fewer goals four times, and posting a solid .925 SV%. The Senators enter the action on Monday as -156 home favorites against a Calgary Flames squad riding a four-game winning streak.

Helenius made his NHL debut earlier this year and has played four games with the Kings, averaging 10:22 time-on-ice and scoring two points (0G / 2A). The 21-year-old Helenius was the second-round pick, 59th overall, of the Kings in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.