Los Angeles Kings News

Kuemper was excellent in the Kings' most recent game, saving 33 of 35 shots (.943 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild and will return to the crease on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. The 35-year-old goalie has a solid 2.32 GAA and .912 SV% in 26 games this season (12-7-6). The Kings enter Wednesday's contest as significant -247 home favorites against a Sharks team coming off a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, giving them four wins in their last five games (4-1-0).

Moverare has not played in over a month, but will re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. The 27-year-old defenseman is averaging 9:43 time-on-ice and has zero points through eight games this season.

With the Kings battling through some injuries to their forward group, they have recalled Ward from the Ontario Reign (AHL). The 27-year-old Ward has only played one NHL game in his career. He has 21 points (12G / 9A) in 32 games with Ontario this season.

With the Kings battling through some injuries to their forward group, they have recalled Lee from the Ontario Reign (AHL). The 25-year-old Lee has a 19-game stint with the Kings last season, but has primarily been an AHL player. He has 27 points (15G / 12A) in 32 games with Ontario this season.

Nathan Walker will draw back into the Blues lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Blackhawks, resulting in Joseph being a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Joseph is averaging 12:49 time-on-ice and has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 35 games this season.

With the Kings battling through some injuries to their forward group, they have recalled Lee from the Ontario Reign (AHL). The 25-year-old Lee has a 19-game stint with the Kings last season, but has primarily been an AHL player. He has 27 points (15G / 12A) in 32 games with Ontario this season.

With the Kings battling through some injuries to their forward group, they have recalled Ward from the Ontario Reign (AHL). The 27-year-old Ward has only played one NHL game in his career. He has 21 points (12G / 9A) in 32 games with Ontario this season.

Armia did not play in the third period of Monday's 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild, leaving the game with an upper-body injury. The 32-year-old Finnish forward has 16 points (9G / 7A) in 41 games this season.

Kopitar exited Monday's 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild in the first period due to a lower-body injury and did not return. It does not appear that Kopitar will miss significant time, as he has been giving a day-to-day status after being evaluated. The 38-year-old Slovenian, in his final NHL season, has 21 points (6G / 15A) in 37 games.

Armia did not play in the third period of Monday's 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild, leaving the game with an upper-body injury. The 32-year-old Finnish forward has 16 points (9G / 7A) in 41 games this season.

Kopitar exited Monday's 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild in the first period due to a lower-body injury and did not return. It's unclear if Kopitar will miss subsequent time due to the injury, as details have not been confirmed, but initial reports are optimistic that it will not be a long-term injury. The 38-year-old Slovenian, in his final NHL season, has 21 points (6G / 15A) in 37 games.

The low-scoring Kings have erupted for 16 goals in their last four games (2-2-0), but unfortunately for them, the typically stingy Kuemper has been leaky between the pipes. The 35-year-old Kuemper has allowed eight goals on 51 combined shots (.843 SV%) in his last two games (1-1-0). He has a 2.33 GAA and .911 SV% in 25 games this season (11-7-6). The Kings enter Monday's contest as +106 home underdogs against the Minnesota Wild, who defeated them 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday.

The low-scoring Kings have erupted for 16 goals in their last four games (2-2-0), but unfortunately for them, the typically stingy Kuemper has been leaky between the pipes. The 35-year-old Kuemper has allowed eight goals on 51 combined shots (.843 SV%) in his last two games (1-1-0). He has a 2.33 GAA and .911 SV% in 25 games this season (11-7-6). The Kings enter Monday's contest as +106 home underdogs against the Minnesota Wild, who defeated them 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday.

Robby Fabbri will be a healthy scratch on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights, allowing Joseph to re-enter the lineup. The 28-year-old Joseph is averaging 12:53 time-on-ice and has eight points (2G / 6A) in 33 games this season.

Kuemper will make his first start since December 15th after missing the last six games with an upper-body injury. The 35-year-old netminder is performing at a high level for the Kings once again this season and was named to the roster of the Canadian Men's Olympic team on Wednesday as a result. Kuemper brings a 10-6-6 and .917 SV% into Thursday night's matchup, where the Kings enter action at -120 on the money line.

Jonatan Berggren will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche, sending Joseph to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Joseph is averaging 12:53 time-on-ice and has eight points (2G / 6A) in 33 games this season.