George was a second-round pick, 57th overall, of the Kings in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old goalie had a serviceable final season in the OHL, posting a 3.35 GAA and .909 SV% in 47 appearances (17-22-6) with the Owen Sound Attack.
Joseph will be the odd-man out for Game 2 as the Blues are opting to dress an extra defenceman. Tyler Tucker will draw into the lineup in his place.
Kuemper did not play the Kings' final two games of the season, but he will return to the crease for Game One against the Edmonton Oilers. The 34-year-old Kuemper sported one of the best seasons of his career, posting a stellar 2.02 GAA, .921 SV%, and five shutouts in 50 appearances (31-11-7). In addition, Kuemper was outstanding against the Oilers this season, posting a 1.05 GAA and .960 SV% in four games (3-1-0). The Kings enter Game One as -126 home favorites against the Oilers.
The Kings are already locked into the second spot in the Pacific division, so Burroughs will slot in along with Caleb Jones, Trevor Lewis, and Akil Thomas for Tuesday's game in Seattle. Mikey Anderson, Drew Doughty, Anze Kopitar, and Quinton Byfield will all get the night off.
The Kings are already locked into the second spot in the Pacific division, so they are likely just resting Anderson for tonight's game against the Kraken. Quinton Byfield, Anze Kopitar, and Drew Doughty will also join him in the press box.
The Kings are already locked into the second spot in the Pacific division, so they are likely just resting Doughty for tonight's game against the Kraken. Quinton Byfield, Mikey Anderson, and Anze Kopitar will also join him in the press box.
The Kings are already locked into the second spot in the Pacific division, so it's unclear whether they are simply being cautious with Byfield or if he's truly unable to play. Anze Kopitar, Mikey Anderson, and Drew Doughty will also join him in the press box on Tuesday.
The Kings are already locked into the second spot in the Pacific division, so they are likely just resting Kopitar for tonight's game against the Kraken. Quinton Byfield, Mikey Anderson, and Drew Doughty will also join him in the press box.
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.
Wright recently reached the NCAA Frozen Four with the University of Denver, registering nine goals and eight assists in 44 games as a Junior. His contract will begin with the 2025-26 season.
The Kings can clinch home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs by earning a single point on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. Kuemper will be tending the twine for the Kings, looking to build on a stellar 2024-25 campaign, boasting a 2.05 GAA, .920 SV%, and five shutouts in 49 appearances (30-11-7). The 34-year-old Kuemper made 27 saves in a 3-0 shutout victory over the Oilers on April 5th. The Kings enter Monday's contest as -145 road favorites against an Oilers team without Connor McDavid (rest) and Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed).
Doughty has not played since April 5th due to an ankle injury but will return to the lineup on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 35-year-old Doughty missed the first four months of the season but has been excellent since returning, averaging 24:18 time-on-ice and scoring 17 points (4G / 13A) in 28 games.
