Anton Forsberg News

With Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) sidelined, the Kings will turn to Forsberg on Thursday when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 32-year-old Forsberg was acquired by the Kings in the offseason and struggled in his debut last week, allowing five goals on 35 shots (.857 SV%) in a 6-5 shootout victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. Forsberg has a 3.05 GAA and .904 SV% in 191 career games (75-81-14). The Kings enter the action on Thursday as -193 home favorites against the Penguins.

After a 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in their season opener on Tuesday, the Kings will switch to Forsberg between the pipes on Wednesday against the Golden Knights. Forsberg to a two-year deal worth $2.25 million AAV in the offseason to slide into their backup goalie position behind Darcy Kuemper. The 32-year-old Forsberg has been inconsistent in his career but recorded a career-high three shutouts last season in addition to a 2.72 GAA and .901 SV% in 30 appearances (11-12-3) with the Ottawa Senators. The Kings enter Wednesday's matchup against the Golden Knights as +177 road underdogs.

After a 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in their season opener on Tuesday, the Kings will switch to Forsberg between the pipes on Wednesday against the Golden Knights. Forsberg to a two-year deal worth $2.25 million AAV in the offseason to slide into their backup goalie position behind Darcy Kuemper. The 32-year-old Forsberg has been inconsistent in his career but recorded a career-high three shutouts last season in addition to a 2.72 GAA and .901 SV% in 30 appearances (11-12-3) with the Ottawa Senators. The Kings enter Wednesday's matchup against the Golden Knights as +177 road underdogs.

With the departure of David Rittich, joining the New York Islanders, the Kings have signed Forsberg to a two-year deal worth $2.25 million AAV to slide into their backup goalie position behind Darcy Kuemper. The 32-year-old Forsberg has been inconsistent in his career but recorded a career-high three shutouts last season in addition to a 2.72 GAA and .901 SV% in 30 appearances (11-12-3).

The Senators have won two straight and will have Forsberg tending the twine on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 32-year-old Forsberg has been solid lately, posting a .936 SV% in his last four games (2-1-1). He has a 2.67 GAA and .904 SV% in 29 appearances this season (11-12-2). The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -277 home favorites against a Blackhawks team that defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in a shootout last night.

The Senators can clinch a playoff spot on Tuesday and will turn to Forsberg between the pipes in a contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Forsberg was outstanding in his most recent outing, saving all 39 shots he faced for his third shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over the Florida Panthers. The 32-year-old Forsberg has a 2.57 GAA and .907 SV% in 27 appearances this season (10-11-2). The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as -116 road favorites against a Blue Jackets team they defeated 4-0 on Sunday.

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.

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.

Ottawa is coming off a 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning and will hope for a better result, with Forsberg tending the twine in Thursday's rematch. Forsberg was solid in his most recent outing, saving 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators. The 32-year-old Forsberg has a 2.82 GAA and .895 SV% in 20 appearances this season (8-9-1). Ottawa enters Thursday's contest as +135 road underdogs against a Tampa Bay team with points in three straight (2-0-1).

Leevi Merilainen recorded a 16-save shutout in Ottawa's most recent game, a 6-0 win over the Minnesota Wild. Still, the club will switch to Forsberg between the pipes on Monday against the Nashville Predators. Forsberg struggled in his most recent outing but held on for a 5-4 overtime victory over the Washington Capitals while saving 31 of 35 shots (.886 SV%). The 32-year-old Forsberg has a 2.87 GAA and .893 SV% in 19 appearances this season (7-9-1). The Senators enter Monday's contest as slight +103 road underdogs against a Predators squad amid a four-game losing skid (0-4-0).

Leevi Merilainen recorded a 16-save shutout in Ottawa's most recent game, a 6-0 win over the Minnesota Wild. Still, the club will likely switch to Forsberg between the pipes on Monday against the Nashville Predators. Forsberg struggled in his most recent outing but held on for a 5-4 overtime victory over the Washington Capitals while saving 31 of 35 shots (.886 SV%). The 32-year-old Forsberg has a 2.87 GAA and .893 SV% in 19 appearances this season (7-9-1). The Senators enter Monday's contest as slight +103 road underdogs against a Predators squad amid a four-game losing skid (0-4-0).

The Senators have won two straight and will turn to Forsberg between the pipes on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. The 32-year-old Forsberg was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has a 2.81 GAA and .894 SV% in 18 games this season (6-9-1). The Senators enter Thursday's contest as slight -100 home underdogs against a Capitals squad with wins in seven of their last eight (7-1-0).

The Senators have won two straight and will likely turn to Forsberg between the pipes on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. The 32-year-old Forsberg was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has a 2.81 GAA and .894 SV% in 18 games this season (6-9-1). The Senators enter Thursday's contest as slight -100 home underdogs against a Capitals squad with wins in seven of their last eight (7-1-0).

The Senators will give Forsberg the nod between the pipes for the 16th time this season when they travel to Boston on Thursday. Forsberg appeared in relief of Leevi Merilainen on Tuesday, allowing three goals on 13 shots in a 5-0 loss to the Rangers. Forsberg owns a disappointing 5-8-1 record and an .884 SV% on the season. Having said that, he's a good bet to get back in the win column on Thursday as the Senators enter action at -160 on the money line.