Moore did not play in the Kings' previous game, but he could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. The 29-year-old Moore is averaging 16:57 time-on-ice and has 32 points (15G / 17A) in 59 games this season.
Kuemper had light work in his previous outing, facing only one shot in the third period, saving a total of 11 of 13 shots (.846 SV%) in a 7-2 win over the Boston Bruins. The 34-year-old Kuemper will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the New York Rangers, looking to build on his solid 2.13 GAA and .917 SV% through 41 games this season (24-9-7). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -160 home favorites against a Rangers squad that has lost three of their last four games (1-3-0).
The Senators have won seven of their last nine games (7-2-0) and will turn to Forsberg between the pipes on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Forsberg played well in his previous outing, saving 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%) in relief of Linus Ullmark in a 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. The 32-year-old Forsberg has a 2.74 GAA and .898 SV% in 24 appearances this season (9-10-1). The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as -151 road favorites against a Sabres club coming off an impressive 5-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets.
Hicketts is an undrafted 28-year-old defenseman with 22 games of NHL experience, but has primarily been an AHL player. He has 27 points (3G / 24A) in 52 games with the Ontario Reign (AHL) this season.
The Kings' five-game winning streak snapped in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild, when Kuemper allowed two goals on 21 shots (.905 SV%). Still, Kuemper will start for the fifth consecutive game on Thursday when he tends the twine against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 34-year-old Kuemper has a 2.16 GAA and .917 SV% in 39 appearances this season (22-9-7). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as sizeable -260 road favorites against a Blackhawks squad amid a five-game losing skid (0-4-1).
Ceci was absent from morning skate on Tuesday, tending to family issues, but will play in the evening against the Anaheim Ducks. The 31-year-old Ceci has fit in nicely early in his tenure with the Stars, averaging 21:00 time-on-ice, recording 28 blocks, 18 hits, and seven points (0G / 7A) in 15 games.
Ceci was absent from morning skate on Tuesday, tending to family issues, but is expected to play in the evening against the Anaheim Ducks. The 31-year-old Ceci has fit in nicely early in his tenure with the Stars, averaging 21:00 time-on-ice, recording 28 blocks, 18 hits, and seven points (0G / 7A) in 15 games.
The Kings have been outstanding lately, riding a five-game winning streak, and will roll with Kuemper between the pipes on Monday against the Minnesota Wild. The 34-year-old Kuemper has saved a near-perfect 97 of 99 shots (.980 SV%), recording two shutouts over his last four games (4-0-0). He has a 2.16 GAA and .918 SV% in 38 games this season (22-8-7). The Kings enter Monday's contest as -148 road favorites against a Wild team that has scored two or fewer goals in five straight (1-3-1).
The Kings have been outstanding lately, riding a five-game winning streak, and will likely roll with Kuemper between the pipes on Monday against the Minnesota Wild. The 34-year-old Kuemper has saved a near-perfect 97 of 99 shots (.980 SV%), recording two shutouts over his last four games (4-0-0). He has a 2.16 GAA and .918 SV% in 38 games this season (22-8-7). The Kings enter Monday's contest as -148 road favorites against a Wild team that has scored two or fewer goals in five straight (1-3-1).
Armia was a late scratch before Wednesday's game due to an upper-body injury, but will likely return to the lineup on Saturday against the Florida Panthers. The 31-year-old Armia is averaging 14:42 time-on-ice and has 25 points (11G / 14A) in 64 games this season.
The Kings have points in four straight (3-0-1) and will turn to Kuemper between the pipes on Thursday against his former club, the Washington Capitals. The 34-year-old Kuemper has been excellent lately, posting a superb 1.30 GAA and .952 SV% in his last three games (2-0-1). He has a 2.29 GAA and .914 SV% in 36 games this season (20-8-7). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as -127 home favorites against a Capitals squad riding a five-game winning streak.
Armia was a surprise scratch on Wednesday, with the Canadiens not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Patrik Laine (illness) will return to the lineup in his place.
The Kings have won two straight and will turn to Kuemper between the pips on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. After three consecutive losses, Kuemper was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues. The 34-year-old Kuemper has a 2.32 GAA and .912 SV% in 35 appearances this season (19-8-7). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -193 home favorites against an Islanders squad coming off a 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
The Senators will turn to Forsberg for the tail-end of their back-to-back in Philadelphia on Tuesday. It will be Forsberg's first appearance since February 22nd, when he relieved Linus Ullmark in a 5-2 loss to the Canadiens. The 32-year-old netminder owns an 8-10-1 record and an .895 SV% on the season. Forsberg and the Senators enter action on Tuesday as slight favourites at -120 on the money line.
The Kings have won two straight and will likely turn to Kuemper between the pips on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. After three consecutive losses, Kuemper was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues. The 34-year-old Kuemper has a 2.32 GAA and .912 SV% in 35 appearances this season (19-8-7). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -193 home favorites against an Islanders squad coming off a 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
