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.
The Kings are coming off a rare loss at home in Monday's 2-1 loss against the Seattle Kraken when Kuemper saved 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%). The 34-year-old Kuemper is among the league leaders in all major goaltending categories this season, posting five shutouts (3rd), a 2.03 GAA (2nd), and a .922 SV% (2nd) in 47 appearances (28-11-7). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as sizeable -342 home favorites against an Anaheim Ducks team that defeated the Calgary Flames 4-3 in overtime last night.
Turcotte has not played since March 23rd and appears to nearing an imminent returning to practice this week but will miss at least one more game. The 24-year-old Turcotte is averaging 11:46 time-on-ice and has a career-high 23 points (8G / 15A) in 64 games this season.
The Kings are coming off a rare loss at home in Monday's 2-1 loss against the Seattle Kraken when Kuemper saved 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%). The 34-year-old Kuemper is among the league leaders in all major goaltending categories this season, posting five shutouts (3rd), a 2.03 GAA (2nd), and a .922 SV% (2nd) in 47 appearances (28-11-7). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as sizeable -342 home favorites against an Anaheim Ducks team that defeated the Calgary Flames 4-3 in overtime last night.
Turcotte has not played since March 23rd but appears to nearing an imminent return after practicing with the Kings on Wednedsay. The 24-year-old Turcotte is averaging 11:46 time-on-ice and has a career-high 23 points (8G / 15A) in 64 games this season.
Burroughs will slot back into the lineup as both Drew Doughty (maintenance) and Joel Edmundson (upper-body) are unavailable on Monday. Burroughs will skate with Jacob Moverare on the Kings third pair.
Moverare will slot back into the lineup as both Drew Doughty (maintenance) and Joel Edmundson (upper-body) are unavailable on Monday. Moverare will skate with Kyle Burroughs on the Kings third pair.
Edmundson was a surprise scratch on Monday, with the Kings not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Kyle Burroughs will draw into the lineup in his place.
Doughty was a surprise scratch on Monday, with the Kings not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Jacob Moverare will draw into the lineup in his place.
The Kings have won four straight, outscoring their opposition 19-4, and will roll with Kuemper between the pipes on Monday against the Seattle Kraken. Kuemper was stellar in his most recent game, saving all 27 shots he faced to tie a career-high five shutouts this season in a 3-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Kuemper leads all netminders who have played over 15 games this season with a 2.03 GAA and is third with a .922 SV% in 46 appearances (28-10-7). The Kings enter Monday's contest as sizable -223 home favorites against the Kraken.
The Kings have won four straight, outscoring their opposition 19-4, and will likely roll with Kuemper between the pipes on Monday against the Seattle Kraken. Kuemper was stellar in his most recent game, saving all 27 shots he faced to tie a career-high five shutouts this season in a 3-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Kuemper leads all netminders who have played over 15 games this season with a 2.03 GAA and is third with a .922 SV% in 46 appearances (28-10-7). The Kings enter Monday's contest as sizable -223 home favorites against the Kraken.
Jeannot has not played since March 25th due to an undisclosed injury and his status has been updated to week-to-week. The 27-year-old Jeannot has 13 points (7G / 6A) and 211 hits in 67 games this season.
Moverare will slot in for Jordan Spence, who is a healthy scratch on Thursday. Moverare has one goal and six assists in 43 games this season.
Spence will be the odd-man out on the Kings blue-line when they travel to Utah on Thursday. Jacob Moverare will slot into the lineup in his place.
