
Darcy Kuemper News

The Kings have been abysmal offensively lately, scoring only 15 goals (1.87 GF/GP) in their last eight games, but have salvaged a 3-3-2 record courtesy of serviceable defense and goaltending. Kuemper was solid in his most recent outing, a 22-save performance (.917 SV%), but again did not receive enough goal support in a 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. He returns to the crease on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks, looking to build on his 2.37 GAAA and .908 SV% through 18 games this season (8-5-5). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as -199 home favorites.

The Kings have been abysmal offensively lately, scoring only 15 goals (1.87 GF/GP) in their last eight games, but have salvaged a 3-3-2 record courtesy of serviceable defense and goaltending. Kuemper was solid in his most recent outing, a 22-save performance (.917 SV%), but again did not receive enough goal support in a 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. He likely returns to the crease on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks, looking to build on his 2.37 GAAA and .908 SV% through 18 games this season (8-5-5). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as -199 home favorites.

The Kings were the third-lowest-scoring team in November (2.46 GF/GP), but posted a 7-3-3 record thanks to strong defense and netminding. The 35-year-old Kuemper led the way in November with an excellent 1.99 GAA and .920 SV% in nine games (5-2-2). He has a 2.39 GAA and .907 SV% in 17 games this season (8-4-5). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -116 home favorites against a Washington Capitals team that is 7-2-1 in their last 10.

The Kings were the third-lowest-scoring team in November (2.46 GF/GP), but posted a 7-3-3 record thanks to strong defense and netminding. The 35-year-old Kuemper led the way in November with an excellent 1.99 GAA and .920 SV% in nine games (5-2-2). He has a 2.39 GAA and .907 SV% in 17 games this season (8-4-5). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -116 home favorites against a Washington Capitals team that is 7-2-1 in their last 10.

The Kings have struggled offensively lately, scoring only eight goals in their last five games, but have salvaged a serviceable 2-1-2 record thanks to strong goaltending. Kuemper saved 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. The 35-year-old netminder returns to the crease on Friday against the Anaheim Ducks, looking to build on a solid 2.30 GAA and .910 SV% through 16 games (8-4-4).

The Kings have struggled offensively lately, scoring only six goals in their last four games (1-1-2), and will need Kuemper at his best on Monday against the Ottawa Senators. The 35-year-old Kuemper played well in his most recent game, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins. Kuemper has a 2.38 GAA and .906 SV% in 15 games this season (7-4-4). The Kings enter the action on Monday as -148 home favorites against a Senators team they defeated 1-0 earlier this month.

Kuemper did not travel with the team to yesterday's game against the San Jose Sharks, given a full night off, but will return to the crease on Friday against the Boston Bruins. The 35-year-old Kuemper played well in his most recent outing, saving 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%), but suffered a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. He has a 2.42 GAA and .904 SV% in 14 games this season (7-4-3). The Kings enter Friday's contest as sizable -195 home favorites against a Bruins team on a two-game losing skid.

The Kings are rolling, riding a four-game winning streak, but will be without Drew Doughty, who is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. The team will need to rely on Kuemper, who has been stellar lately, posting a 1.50 GAA and .935 SV% in his last four games (4-0-0). The 35-year-old goalie has a 2.44 GAA and .903 SV% in 13 games this season (7-3-3). The Kings enter Monday's contest as slight -102 road underdogs against a Washington Capitals team that is averaging 2.8 goals per game.

The Kings are 6-2-2 in their last 10, riding a two-game winning streak, and will turn to Kuemper between the pipes on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 35-year-old Kuemper has been outstanding lately, saving 75 of 78 combined shots (.962 SV%) in his last three games (3-0-0). He has a 2.40 GAA and .908 SV% in 12 games this season (6-3-3). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as -135 road favorites against a Maple Leafs team that will be without Auston Matthews (upper body).

The Kings are 6-2-2 in their last 10, riding a two-game winning streak, and will likely turn to Kuemper between the pipes on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 35-year-old Kuemper has been outstanding lately, saving 75 of 78 combined shots (.962 SV%) in his last three games (3-0-0). He has a 2.40 GAA and .908 SV% in 12 games this season (6-3-3). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as -135 road favorites against a Maple Leafs team that will be without Auston Matthews (upper body).

Kuemper has had an up-and-down 2025-26 season, yet to rediscover the form that earned him a Vezina finalist nomination last season, but has shown improvement lately. The 35-year-old Kuemper has been terrific in his last two games (2-0-0), posting a 1.00 GAA and .964 SV%. He has a 2.52 GAA and 905 SV% in 11 games this season (5-3-3). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as slight -106 road favorites against a Montreal Canadiens team with points in six straight games (4-0-2).

Kuemper has had an up-and-down 2025-26 season, yet to rediscover the form that earned him a Vezina finalist nomination last season, but has shown improvement lately. The 35-year-old Kuemper has been terrific in his last two games (2-0-0), posting a 1.00 GAA and .964 SV%. He has a 2.52 GAA and 905 SV% in 11 games this season (5-3-3). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as slight -106 road favorites against a Montreal Canadiens team with points in six straight games (4-0-2).


The Kings will unsurprisingly turn to Kuemper to face off against Connor Hellebuyck and the Jets on Tuesday. Kuemper was tagged with a second straight loss in his last start, as he allowed three goals on 21 shots in a 4-1 defeat at the hands of the Devils on Saturday. The 35-year-old netminder owns an .891 SV% and a 3-3-3 record on the season. Kuemper and the Kings enter action on Tuesday at -130 on the money line.


After a disappointing start to the season, the Kings have turned a corner, collecting points in six straight games (4-0-2). They will turn to Kuemper between the pipes on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 35-year-old Kuemper saved 37 of 40 shots in his most recent outing, a 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks. He has a 2.81 GAA and .895 SV% in seven games this season (3-2-2). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as -146 home favorites against a Red Wings team that has scored five or more goals in two straight games (2-0-0).

After losing five of their first six games (1-3-2) to start the season, the Kings have rebounded nicely, improving to 4-3-3 through 10 games. The Kings have yet to see the elite play of Darcy Kuemper that earned him a runner-up finish for the Vezina Trophy last season, but he will return to the crease on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. The 36-year-old Kuemper has a 2.78 GAA and .887 SV% in six games this season (2-2-2). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as sizable -206 road favorites against a Sharks team that has scored six goals in two of their last three games (2-1-0).

After losing five of their first six games (1-3-2) to start the season, the Kings have rebounded nicely, improving to 4-3-3 through 10 games. The Kings have yet to see the elite play of Darcy Kuemper that earned him a runner-up finish for the Vezina Trophy last season, but he will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. The 36-year-old Kuemper has a 2.78 GAA and .887 SV% in six games this season (2-2-2). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as sizable -206 road favorites against a Sharks team that has scored six goals in two of their last three games (2-1-0).

