Andre Lee will return to the lineup for the Kings, replacing Trevor Moore, who is battling an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old Moore is averaging 16:56 time-on-ice, recording 13 points (3G / 10A), 20 hits, and 52 shots on goal in 23 games.
Portillo was the third-round pick, 67th overall, of the Buffalo Sabres in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. After a successful tenure with the University of Michigan, he has spent the last two seasons with the Ontario Reign (AHL). He has a 2.68 GAA and .906 SV% in six games with Ontario this season. The Kings enter the action on Friday as -209 road favorites against an Anaheim Ducks club with one of the least potent offenses in the NHL, averaging only 2.6 goals per game.
With Akil Thomas (undisclosed) being placed on Injured Reserve, the Kings have recalled Lee from the Ontario Reign (AHL) on an emergency basis. The 24-year-old Lee has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign with the Kings, scoring two points (0G / 2A) in 15 games.
Helenius made his NHL debut earlier this year and has played six games with the Kings, averaging 9:19 time-on-ice and scoring two points (0G / 2A). The 21-year-old Helenius was the second-round pick, 59th overall, of the Kings in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Akil Thomas will serve as a healthy scratch to accommodate Helenius' return to the lineup.
Helenius will take a seat on Monday when the Kings travel to San Jose to take on the Sharks. Akil Thomas will draw into the lineup in his place.
Zack Bolduc will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Monday, resulting in Joseph being a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Joseph has a -4 plus/minus and four points (2G / 2A) while averaging 12:15 time-on-ice in 15 games this season.
Forsberg has battled adversity in limited action this season but, unfortunately for the Senators, has been more consistent than Linus Ullmark between the pipes. Despite a 2-3-0 record in his last five, Forsberg has been reliable in net, allowing three or fewer goals four times, and posting a solid .925 SV%. The Senators enter the action on Monday as -156 home favorites against a Calgary Flames squad riding a four-game winning streak.
Alexandre Texier will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Joseph to return to the lineup. The 27-year-old Joseph had three points (1G / 2A) in his first six games but has only tallied one assist in seven games since.
Zack Bolduc will draw back into the lineup for the Blues on Tuesday, resulting in Joseph being a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Joseph is averaging 12:19 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 13 games this season.
Helenius made his NHL debut earlier this year and has played four games with the Kings, averaging 10:22 time-on-ice and scoring two points (0G / 2A). The 21-year-old Helenius was the second-round pick, 59th overall, of the Kings in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.
Moverare has played one game with the Kings this season, recording 14:50 time-on-ice and a +1 plus/minus rating.
With the score tied 2-2, Kuemper exited Wednesday's game against the Colorado Avalanche early in the third period. He was replaced by David Rittich, and the Kings ultimately lost the game 4-2. Kuemper missed some time earlier this season due to a lower-body injury, but it's unclear if his current ailment is related.
The 26-year-old Moverare has been a journeyman since making his North American professional debut in the 2020-21 season. He played a career-high 24 games with the King last season, scoring one goal.
