Darcy Kuemper News

Kuemper is expected to start in Detroit on Monday.

The Kings have lost five of their last seven (2-4-1) and will likely turn to Kuemper between the pipes on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings. Kuemper allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 34-year-old netminder has a 2.09 GAA and .920 SV% in 25 appearances this season (14-4-6). The Kings enter Monday's contest as -145 road favorites against a Red Wings team that has scored two or fewer goals in four of their last five (2-2-1).

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Kuemper will start against the Panthers on Wednesday.

The Kings have been outscored 9-3 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will turn to Kuemper between the pipes on Wednesday against the Florida Panthers. Kuemper struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 21 shots (.857 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken, but has been excellent most of the season. The 34-year-old netminder has a stellar 2.10 GAA and .920 SV% in 23 games this season (13-4-5). The Kings enter Wednesday's contest as -113 home favorites against a Panthers squad that defeated that defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 last night.

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Kuemper is expected to start vs. Florida on Wednesday.

The Kings have been outscored 9-3 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will likely turn to Kuemper between the pipes on Wednesday against the Florida Panthers. Kuemper struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 21 shots (.857 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken, but has been excellent most of the season. The 34-year-old netminder has a stellar 2.10 GAA and .920 SV% in 23 games this season (13-4-5). The Kings enter Wednesday's contest as -113 home favorites against a Panthers squad that defeated that defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 last night.

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Kuemper will start in Vancouver on Thursday.

The Kings have struggled scoring lately, limited to only five goals in their previous four games (2-2-0), and will need to rely on Kuemper for another strong performance on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. Kuemper was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) in a 1-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The 34-year-old netminder has had a resurgent season in Los Angeles, posting a stellar 2.11 GAA and .921 SV% in 21 appearances (12-3-5). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as slight +101 road underdogs against a Canucks club coming off a disappointing 6-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

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Kuemper is expected to start in Vancouver on Thursday.

The Kings have struggled scoring lately, limited to only five goals in their previous four games (2-2-0), and will likely need to rely on Kuemper for another strong performance on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. Kuemper was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) in a 1-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The 34-year-old netminder has had a resurgent season in Los Angeles, posting a stellar 2.11 GAA and .921 SV% in 21 appearances (12-3-5). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as slight +101 road underdogs against a Canucks club coming off a disappointing 6-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

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Kuemper will start in Edmonton on Monday.

After having the night off in the Kings' previous contest, a 2-1 loss to the Calgary Flames, Kuemper will return to the crease on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. Kuemper was terrific in his most recent outing, saving 18 of 19 shots (.947 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets. The 34-year-old netminder is having a terrific first season with the Kings, boasting an excellent 2.16 GAA and .919 SV% in 20 appearances (12-2-5). He has allowed three or fewer goals in all but one game this season and has a .933 SV% in his last 14 contests (9-2-2). The Kings enter Monday's contest as +176 road underdogs against an Oilers squad that is 7-2-1 in their previous 10 games.

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Kuemper was the first goalie off the ice at Los Angeles morning skate.

After having the night off in the Kings' previous contest, a 2-1 loss to the Calgary Flames, Kuemper will likely return to the crease on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. Kuemper was terrific in his most recent outing, saving 18 of 19 shots (.947 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets. The 34-year-old netminder is having a terrific first season with the Kings, boasting an excellent 2.16 GAA and .919 SV% in 20 appearances (12-2-5). He has allowed three or fewer goals in all but one game this season and has a .933 SV% in his last 14 contests (9-2-2). The Kings enter Monday's contest as +176 road underdogs against an Oilers squad that is 7-2-1 in their previous 10 games.

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Kuemper will start in Winnipeg on Friday.

The Kings, riding a four-game winning streak, have not played since January 4th, a result of a home game canceled earlier this week. Kuemper will return to the crease on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets, looking to improve on a stellar first season with the Kings, posting a 2.22 GAA and .918 SV% in 19 appearances (11-2-5). The 34-year-old netminder has been excellent lately, helping his team collect at least a point in nine straight outings (7-0-2) while posting a superb .937 SV%. The Kings enter Friday's contest as -103 road underdogs against a Jets club that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).

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Kuemper is expected to start in Winnipeg on Friday.

The Kings, riding a four-game winning streak, have not played since January 4th, a result of a home game canceled earlier this week. Kuemper will likely return to the crease on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets, looking to improve on a stellar first season with the Kings, posting a 2.22 GAA and .918 SV% in 19 appearances (11-2-5). The 34-year-old netminder has been excellent lately, helping his team collect at least a point in nine straight outings (7-0-2) while posting a superb .937 SV%. The Kings enter Friday's contest as -103 road underdogs against a Jets club that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).

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Kuemper will start vs. New Jersey on Wednesday.

Kuemper has two wins in his last four games despite posting a save percentage above .900 once through those four starts. He will look to remain in the win column on Wednesday as he hosts Jake Allen and the New Jersey Devils. The 34-year-old Kuemper was acquired from Washington in the offseason and has excelled in his first campaign in Los Angeles with his 9-2-5 record, 2.43 GAA and .910 SV%. Kuemper's opponent, New Jersey is on the back end of a back-to-back and is looking to snap their current two-game losing skid despite being second in the Metropolitan Division.

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Kuemper will start in Philadelphia on Thursday.

The Kings will turn to Kuemper between the pipes for a third straight game on Thursday when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers. Kuemper allowed three goals on 31 shots (.903 SV%) in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, his first time allowing more than one goal in his four games since returning to the lineup two weeks ago (3-0-1). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as -155 road favorites against a Flyers club outscored 10-5 during a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).

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Kuemper was the first goalie off the ice at Los Angeles morning skate.

The Kings will likely turn to Kuemper between the pipes for a third straight game on Thursday when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers. Kuemper allowed three goals on 31 shots (.903 SV%) in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, his first time allowing more than one goal in his four games since returning to the lineup two weeks ago (3-0-1). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as -155 road favorites against a Flyers club outscored 10-5 during a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).

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Kuemper will start in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

The Kings are amongst the hottest teams in the NHL and will turn to Kuemper between the pipes for the fourth time in the last five games. The 34-year-old Kuemper has a solid 2.27 GAA and .913 SV% in 13 appearances this season (13-7-2) and has won all three games since returning from injury, allowing only three goals and posting a stellar .960 SV%. The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -138 road favorites against a Pittsburgh Penguins club that is 7-3-1 in their last 11 games.

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