Kuzmenko is expected to make his Kings debut on Saturday.
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The Kings recalled Samuel Helenius from Ontario (AHL).
The Kings signed Andre Lee to a two-year extension worth $775K AAV ($1.55M total).
Kuzmenko is expected to make his Kings’ debut on Saturday vs. St. Louis.
Kuzmenko began the season with the Calgary Flames, was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers, and was flipped to the Los Angeles Kings for a 2027 third-round pick on Friday. The Flyers are retaining 50% of Kuzmenko's contract. The impending UFA only had 15 points (4G / 11A) in 37 games with the Flames this season but was much more productive after joining the Flyers, scoring five points (2G / 3A) in seven outings.
The Kings have acquired Andrei Kuzmenko and a 2025 7th Round Pick from the Flyers for a 2027 3rd Round Pick.
Kuzmenko began the season with the Calgary Flames, was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers, and has now been dealt to the Los Angeles Kings for a 2027 third-round pick. The Flyers are retaining 50% of Kuzmenko's contract. The impending UFA only had 15 points (4G / 11A) in 37 games with the Flames this season but was much more productive after joining the Flyers, scoring five points (2G / 3A) in seven outings.
Dumoulin will make his Devils' debut on Friday vs. Winnipeg.
Dumoulin was acquired via trade from the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday and will add some defensive depth and Stanley Cup pedigree to the Devils blueline. The 33-year-old defenseman averaged 19:48 time-on-ice and scored 16 points (2G / 14A) through 61 games with the Ducks this season.
The Devils have acquired Brian Dumoulin from the Ducks for Herman Traff and a 2025 conditional 2nd Round Pick.
Dumoulin will add some defensive depth and Stanley Cup pedigree to the Devils blueline. The 33-year-old defenseman averaged 19:48 time-on-ice and scored 16 points (2G / 14A) through 61 games with the Ducks this season.
Helenius has been loaned to Ontario (AHL).
Helenius has regularly been sent back and forth between Los Angeles and Ontario (AHL) this season. The 22-year-old rookie forward is averaging 8:33 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 28 games with the Kings this season.
Goalie Start
Kuemper will start against the Blues on Wednesday.
The Kings have been outscored 18-6 in their previous four games (0-3-1) and will hope for a better result on Wednesday with Kuemper between the pipes against the St. Louis Blues. After a tremendous start to his first season in Los Angeles, posting a 2.06 GAA and .922 SV% in his first 24 appearances (14-4-5), Kuemper has a significantly less impressive 3.25 GAA and .878 SV% in his last nine (4-4-1). The Kings enter Wednesday's contest as -149 home favorites against a Blues squad that defeated them 4-1 less than a week ago.
Burroughs will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday vs. St. Louis.
With Brandt Clarke returning to Los Angeles' lineup on Wednesday, Kyle Burroughs will be a healthy scratch vs. St. Louis. The 29-year-old defender has struggled to produce offensively in 2024-25, with two assists and five SOG in 29 games played.
Line Change
Thomas will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday vs. St. Louis.
Samuel Helenius was recalled and will return to Los Angeles lineup on Wednesday, meaning Akil Thomas will head to the press box as a healthy scratch vs. St. Louis. The 25-year-old Thomas has failed to produce offensively this season, with just a goal and three points in 23 games played.
Line Change
Helenius will draw back into Los Angles' lineup on Wednesday vs. St. Louis.
Helenius was recalled from Ontario (AHL) earlier Wednesday and will join the Kings' lineup as he replaces Akil Thomas vs. St. Louis. The 22-year-old rookie centre will be looking to build off the goal, and two assists he amassed in 27 games played this season.
Line Change
Clarke will draw back into Los Angeles' lineup on Wednesday vs. St. Louis.
Clarke has been a healthy scratch for Los Angeles' previous two games but will draw back in the lineup for Kyle Burroughs on Wednesday vs. St. Louis. The 22-year-old has been snake-bitten as of late, as he has gone six games without a point but still has four goals and 25 points in 55 games played this year.
Brown signed a one-year contract for the remainder of the season and has been assigned to Syracuse (AHL).
Brown was the 11th overall pick of the Senators in the 2016 NHL Draft but has primarily been an AHL player. The 27-year-old forward scored 19 points (7G / 12A) in 25 games with the Syracuse Crunch (AHL) this season.
Goalie Start
Kuemper was the first goalie off the ice at Los Angeles' morning skate.
The Kings have been outscored 18-6 in their previous four games (0-3-1) and will hope for a better result on Wednesday with Kuemper between the pipes against the St. Louis Blues. After a tremendous start to his first season in Los Angeles, posting a 2.06 GAA and .922 SV% in his first 24 appearances (14-4-5), Kuemper has a significantly less impressive 3.25 GAA and .878 SV% in his last nine (4-4-1). The Kings enter Wednesday's contest as -149 home favorites against a Blues squad that defeated them 4-1 less than a week ago.
Helenius has been recalled from Ontario (AHL).
Helenius was the 59th overall pick of the Kings in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 22-year-old forward made his NHL debut this season, scoring three points (1G / 2A) in 27 games with the Kings.
Goalie Start
Kuemper will start in Chicago on Monday.
The Kings have been outscored 13-5 during a three-game losing skid and will hope for a better result on Monday with Kuemper between the pipes against the Chicago Blackhawks. Kuemper struggled in his most recent outing, allowing six goals on 32 shots (.813 SV%) in a 6-2 loss to the Dallas Stars. The 34-year-old Kuemper has a 3.14 GAA and .887 SV% in his last eight games (4-3-1). The Kings enter Monday's contest as -257 road favorites against a Blackhawks squad that snapped a five-game losing skid in their previous game, a 6-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Line Change
Clarke will be a healthy scratch on Saturday vs. St. Louis.
Line Change
Thomas will draw back into Los Angeles' lineup on Saturday in St. Louis.
Goalie Start
Kuemper will start in Dallas on Friday.
The Kings had David Rittich between the pipes in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks and will return to Kuemper on Friday against the Dallas Stars. Kuemper was solid in his most recent outing, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. The 34-year-old Kuemper has a 2.21 GAA and .917 SV% in 31 games this season (18-6-6). The Kings enter Friday's contest as +115 road underdogs against a Stars club coming off a disappointing 6-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.