Kuemper was yanked after allowed three goals on 12 shots in a loss to the Canucks last night. Ilya Bryzgalov did not do any better, so the Wild will go back to Kuemper tonight. They likely want to see how he will face the adversity of losing four in a row and being pulled last night. It won't be easy in St. Louis and you should look at the other available goalie options.
Kuemper allowed three goals on 30 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Red Wings on Saturday. He has lost three games in a row despite posting a 2.27 GAA and .920 SV%. Tonight, the Wild will roll him back out there when they host the Canucks. Kuemper has gone 7-2-2 with a 1.79 GAA and .936 SV% at Xcel Energy Center this season.
Kuemper gave up three goals on 28 shots in a 4-1 loss to the Bruins on Monday. All of a sudden, Kuemper has lost four of his last five, despite posting a 2.34 GAA and .921 SV%. On Saturday, he will face a Red Wings team who are banged up, but still playing good hockey as they battle for a 23rd straight playoff appearance.
Kuemper stopped 28 of 29 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets on Saturday. It was a tough-luck loss for Kuemper, but he has stopped 57 of 59 shots that he has faced in the last 125 minutes of hockey. He has a tough matchup vs. a Bruins team who have won eight games in a row.
Kuemper stopped 29 of 30 shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Rangers. Kuemper sits at 12-4-3 with a 2.25 GAA and .922 SV% on the season and will continue to start the vast majority of games until he falters. The 23-year-old gets the nod vs. the Blue Jackets at home where he is 7-1-1.
Kuemper surrendered three goals on 26 shots in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Oilers on Tuesday. The Wild blew a three-goal first period lead in this one and are still searching for their first win since the trade deadline. Kuemper will go head-to-head with another young netminder as Cam Talbot gets the start for the Rangers tonight at Xcel Energy Center. Kuemper is 6-1-1 with a 1.84 GAA and .933 SV% at home this year.
Kuemper was finally given a night off on Sunday, but will be back in the cage tonight vs. Edmonton. He allowed four goals on 38 shots in a loss to the Stars on Saturday. The loss snapped a five-game winning streak for the young netminder. He has gone 2-0-0 with a 0.50 GAA and .976 SV% against the Oilers this year.
Kuemper stopped 21 of 23 shots in a win over the Flames on Monday. What a story this kid has become. He has five in a row and 11 of his last 16. Kuemper boasts a 2.19 GAA and .924 SV% this season, filling in admirably for Josh Harding and Niklas Backstrom. The Wild acquired Ilya Bryzgalov on Tuesday, but this is Kuemper's team until he falters.
Kuemper stopped 30 of 31 shots in a win over the Canucks on Friday. He has won four straight games while allowing just four goals and posting a .962 SV%. One of Kuemper's five losses this season came on Feb. 1 he allowed four goals on 32 shots in a 4-3 OT loss.
Kuemper stopped all 21 shots he faced in a 2-0 win over the Oilers last night. It was his ninth win in 15 starts and his second shutout of the season. Kuemper continues to answer the bell as the Wild's starter, however they are likely to address the issue at the trade deadline. Tonight he will face a Canucks team who are coming off of a shutout of their own on Wednesday.
Kuemper allowed two goals on 18 shots in a win over the Predators in the Wild's last game before the Olympic break. He has seven of his 12 consecutive starts and holds a 2.46 GAA and .917 SV% in 15 games this season. On Thursday he will face an Oilers team he beat 4-1 on Jan. 16.
Kuemper allowed two goals on 18 shots in a win over the Predators in the Wild's last game before the Olympic break. He has seven of his 12 consecutive starts and holds a 2.46 GAA and .917 SV% in 15 games this season. On Thursday he will face an Oilers team he beat 4-1 on Jan. 16.
Kuemper stopped 34 of 35 shots in Tuesday's win over the Lightning. It was Kuemper's best performance in two weeks, as he moved to 7-3-2 with a 2.20 GAA and .931 SV% since being recalled. He has been hot and you should continue to enjoy this surge of success tonight vs. the Predators.
Kuemper allowed four goals on 32 shots in a loss to the Flames in Calgary on Saturday. Despite allowing a combined eight goals in consecutive losses, the Wild will stick with Kuemper tomorrow vs. the Lightning. Kuemper is 6-3-2 with a 2.63 GAA and .913 SV% on the season.
Kuemper was pulled after giving up four goals on 23 shots in Thursday's loss to the Avalanche. He will get a chance to redeem himself tonight in Calgary. Aside from the difficult outing on Thursday, Kuemper was great in January, going 6-2-1 with a 2.15 GAA and .932 SV%.
Kuemper allowed two goals on 33 shots but walked away victorious over the Ducks on Tuesday. He sits at 6-2-1 with a 1.85 GAA and .941 SV% since being recalled as he continues to be a red-hot fantasy commodity heading towards the break. There is no telling where Kuemper might stand on the depth chart after the Olympics, so ride the hot-streak.
Kuemper allowed three goals on 32 shots in a 3-2 OT loss to the Sharks on Saturday. Tonight he will make his eighth consecutive start and and ninth in the last 11 games. In his previous eight starts since being recalled, Kuemper is 5-2-1 with a 1.83 GAA and .941 SV%. He draws the tough assignment of trying to beat the Ducks in Anaheim tonight.
Kuemper stopped 33 of 34 shots in a win over the Blackhawks on Thursday. It was another great performance from the 23-year-old backstop. The win moved him to 5-2-0 with a 1.68 GAA and .946 SV% in seven starts since being recalled. With Josh Harding out for the foreseeable future, Kuemper is expected to remain fantasy relevant.
Kuemper stopped 33 of 34 shots in a win over the Blackhawks on Thursday. It was another great performance from the 23-year-old backstop. The win moved him to 5-2-0 with a 1.68 GAA and .946 SV% in seven starts since being recalled. With Josh Harding out for the foreseeable future, Kuemper is expected to remain fantasy relevant.
Kuemper allowed four goals on 36 shots in a 4-0 loss to the Stars on Tuesday. The Wild struggled to muster any offence throughout which ultimately spelled disaster for Kuemper. He comes into play on Thursday with a 4-2-0 record, 1.80 GAA and .941 SV% in January, but he draws a scary matchup vs. the Blackhawks.