Dumoulin joins his fifth team in the last three years, signing a three-year deal with the Kings worth $4 million AAV. The veteran 33-year-old defenseman averaged 19:33 time-on-ice, recording 109 blocks, 74 hits, and 22 points (3G / 19A) in 80 games between the Anaheim Ducks and New Jersey Devils last season.
Ceci joins his fourth team in the previous three seasons, signing a four-year contract worth $4.5 million AAV with the Kings. The 31-year-old Ceci joined the Dallas Stars before the trade deadline last season, recording nine points (0G / 9A), 55 blocks, and 24 hits in 31 games.
After spending the previous seven seasons in Montreal, Armia has signed a two-year contract worth $2.5 million AAV, sending him to the Los Angeles Kings. Joining Corey Perry as another July 1st acquisition, Armia adds some grit to the Kings' bottom-six forward group. The 31-year-old Armia finished the 2024-25 season with 29 points (11G / 18A) in 81 games while averaging 14:18 time-on-ice.
After struggling in stints with the Calgary Flames and Philadelphia Flyers last season, Kuzmenko found success in his third stop in the 2024-25 campaign, scoring 17 points (5G / 12A) in 22 games with the Los Angeles Kings. The 29-year-old Kuzemnko ended the season with 17 points (5G / 12A) in his last 15 games while playing on the Kings' top line alongside Anze Kopitar and Andrian Kempe.
Copley only appeared in one game for Los Angeles in 2024-25 but will provide some goaltending depth yet again after signing a one-year, $775,000 contract extension on Monday with the Kings. The 33-year-old Alaskan netminder appeared in 42 games with Ontario (AHL) in 2024-25, posting a 24-17-1 record with a .904 SV%.
Fresh off a seven-game showing with Slovakia at the World Championships, Martin Chromiak has signed a one-year, two-way contract extension with Los Angeles. The 22-year-old winger was Los Angeles' 2020 5th round pick (128th overall) and had 18 goals and 39 points in 69 games with Ontario (AHL) last season.
Kirasanov was Los Angeles's 2021 3rd-round pick (84th overall) and has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Kings after spending the last five seasons in the KHL. The 22-year-old Russian defenseman is expected to report to Ontario (AHL) for the start of this season. In 2024-25, he had three goals, seven points, and a +5 plus/minus in 34 games played with Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod (KHL).
Alexandre Texier will be a healthy scratch for the Blues in Game 6, allowing Joseph to re-enter the lineup. The 28-year-old Joseph has not played since the first game of the series when he recorded four hits and 10 penalty minutes in 11:17 time-on-ice.
Kuemper was sensational on Tuesday in a dominant Game 5 by the Edmonton Oilers but did not receive enough goal support from his teammates, saving 43 of 45 shots (.956 SV%) in the 3-1 loss. The 34-year-old Kuemper has had an up-and-down postseason, posting a 3.44 GAA and .899 SV% in five games (2-3). The Kings trail the Oilers 3-2 and enter a must-win Game 6 on Thursday as +151 road underdogs.
Kuemper was excellent in Game 4, saving 44 of 48 shots (.917 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime loss, but it was the second consecutive game where the Kings gave up a third-period lead, allowing the Edmonton Oilers to tie the series 2-2. The 34-year-old Kuemper has a 3.74 GAA and .881 SV% in four games (2-2) this postseason. The Kings hope to continue their success on home ice, entering a crucial Game 5 as -124 home favorites against the Oilers.
Kuemper was excellent in Game 4, saving 44 of 48 shots (.917 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime loss, but it was the second consecutive game where the Kings gave up a third-period lead, allowing the Edmonton Oilers to tie the series 2-2. The 34-year-old Kuemper has a 3.74 GAA and .881 SV% in four games (2-2) this postseason. The Kings hope to continue their success on home ice, entering a crucial Game 5 as -124 home favorites against the Oilers.
Trevor Lewis will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday in Game 5, allowing Turcotte to re-enter the lineup. The 24-year-old Turcotte has not played since Game 1 when he recorded a -1 plus/minus in 4:13 time-on-ice.
Moverare will take a seat on Friday as the Kings are opting to dress just six defencemen. Winger Trevor Lewis will draw into the lineup in his place.
The Kings will look to take a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday, turning to Kuemper between the pipes for a third consecutive outing. The 34-year-old Kuemper was excellent in Game 2 on Wednesday, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) in a 6-2 victory. He has a 2.77 GAA and .905 SV% in 36 career playoff appearances (19-10). The Kings enter Game 3 on Friday as +126 road underdogs against an Oilers team desperate for their first win in the playoffs.
The Kings will look to take a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday, turning to Kuemper between the pipes for a third consecutive outing. The 34-year-old Kuemper was excellent in Game 2 on Wednesday, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) in a 6-2 victory. He has a 2.77 GAA and .905 SV% in 36 career playoff appearances (19-10). The Kings enter Game 3 on Friday as +126 road underdogs against an Oilers team desperate for their first win in the playoffs.
Moverare will draw in after sitting out Game 1 as the Kings are opting to dress seven defencemen on Wednesday. Alex Turcotte will sit in his place.
Turcotte will take a seat for Game 2 as the Kings are opting to dress seven defencemen on Wednesday. Jacob Moverare will play in his place.
The Kings will unsurprisingly turn back to Kuemper between the pipes for Game 2 on Wednesday. Kuemper's play in Game 1 admittedly tailed off in the third period when he surrendered four goals, but he was ultimately able to guide his team to a 6-5 victory. Kuemper posted a fantastic 31-11-7 record and .921 SV% in the regular season, so it will certainly take a lot more than one shaky performance for the Kings to consider any sort of change in goal. Los Angeles enters action on Wednesday at -130 on the money line.
