Los Angeles Kings News

Forsberg was tremendous in his previous outing, replacing an injured Darcy Kuemper (upper body), saving 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) in a 4-3 win over the New York Rangers. Kuemper has returned from injury, but Forsberg will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 33-year-old Forsberg has been excellent in recent weeks, posting a 2.12 GAA and .926 SV% in his last eight games (4-3-1). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as +104 road underdogs against a Red Wings team with points in five straight games (4-0-1).

Kopitar is targeting a return before the end of the week, but will remain out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 38-year-old Slovenian, in his final NHL season, has been sidelined for over three weeks and has 21 points (6G / 15A) in 37 games.

Edmundson did not practice on Monday and it is unclear if he will be ready to play when the Kings return to action on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 32-year-old Edmundson has 16 points (2G / 14A) in 50 games this season.

Turcotte did not practice on Monday and will not play when the Kings return to action on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 24-year-old Turcotte has 12 points (3G / 9A) in 49 games this season.

Ward made his season debut earlier this month and has been productive in a middle-six role, scoring four points (2G / 2A) in nine games. The undrafted 27-year-old forward has five points (3G / 2A) in 10 career games.

Connors was a fourth-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and has yet to make his NHL debut. The 22-year-old forward is in his first professional season, tallying 24 points (9G / 15A) in 41 games with the Ontario Reign (AHL).

Edmundson did not practice on Monday and it is unclear if he will be ready to play when the Kings return to action tomorrow against the Detroit Red Wings. The 32-year-old Edmundson has 16 points (2G / 14A) in 50 games this season.

Turcotte did not practice on Monday and it is unclear if he will be ready to play when the Kings return to action on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 24-year-old Turcotte has 12 points (3G / 9A) in 49 games this season.

Joseph has missed St. Louis' previous seven games due to an elbow infection but has been activated off IR and will return to the Blues' lineup vs. Dallas on Friday. The 28-year-old has two goals, 10 points and 28 SOG in 35 GP this season.

Kuemper missed two weeks in mid-December due to an upper-body injury, and though it's unclear if this injury is related, his presence at practice on Thursday is an encouraging sign. Anton Forsberg will likely be between the pipes if Kuemper is not ready to play on Sunday against the St. Louis Blues.

Kuemper missed two weeks in mid-December due to an upper-body injury, and though it's unclear if this injury is related, his presence at practice on Thursday is an encouraging sign. Anton Forsberg will likely be between the pipes if Kuemper is not ready to play on Sunday against the St. Louis Blues.

Kuemper missed two weeks in mid-December due to an upper-body injury, and it's unclear whether this most recent ailment is related. An update should be provided on the 35-year-old goalie before they return to action on Sunday against the St. Louis Blues. If Kuemper misses any time, expect Anton Forsberg to occupy the Kings' crease.

Moverare was a surprise addition to the Kings lineup on Tuesday, filling in for Drew Doughty (illness). Moverare is yet to register a point in 11 games this season.