Los Angeles Kings News

Edmundson has not played since March 24th due to an undisclosed ailment but will draw back into the lineup on Thursday. In seven games with the Maple Leafs, Edmundson has zero points, five shots, and 14 hits.

Turcotte has not played since March 19th and will partake in a conditioning stint with the Ontario Reign (AHL). The 23-year-old Turcotte has four points (1G / 3A) in 20 games this season.

Jeannot has not played the last two games due to an upper-body injury but should make his return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Before his injury, Jeannot was limited to a single assist in his last eight games.

Kuemper left practice early on Wednesday due to an undisclosed injury but appears good to go as he is scheduled to start on Friday vs. Carolina. The 33-year-old Stanley Cup-winning veteran has struggled in his second season in Washington, with his ugly 13-13-3 record, 3.32 GAA and .888 SV%. He'll be looking to snap Washington's four-game losing streak as he heads to Carolina on Friday, who has won eight of their last 10 games and are eighth in the NHL in goals per game (3.34).

Thomas will draw into the lineup for his second career game on Thursday as the Kings opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Arthur Kaliyev will sit in his place.

After a 5-2 win over the Seattle Kraken last night, the Kings will switch to Rittich between the pipes on the tail-end of a back-to-back on Thursday. Rittich has been inconsistent in his last four games, alternating between allowing four goals and recording a shutout in each contest. The Kings enter action on Thursday as significant -290 road favourites against the San Jose Sharks.

Jeannot was a surprise absence from Thursday's game in Montreal, with the team only announcing his absence at the start of warmups. Jeannot did not return to Wednesday's game against the Maple Leafs after his fight with Ryan Reaves in the third period, which is seemingly when the injury occurred.

Danault has missed three games due to an upper-body injury and will be unavailable again for Thursday's contest against the San Jose Sharks. Danault has 42 points (17G / 25A) in 72 games this season but has been held off the scoresheet in his last three.

Ryan Carpenter will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Studnicka to draw back into the lineup. Studnicka has spent most of the 2023-24 campaign in the AHL, scoring 21 points (7G / 14A) in 36 games split between the Abbotsford Canucks and the San Jose Barracuda.

After a 5-2 win over the Seattle Kraken last night, the Kings will switch to Rittich between the pipes on the tail-end of a back-to-back on Thursday. Rittich has been inconsistent in his last four games, alternating between allowing four goals and recording a shutout in each contest. The Kings enter action on Thursday as significant -290 road favourites against the San Jose Sharks.

Kuemper has only started one of the last 10 games for the Capitals but with an impending back-to-back against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Carolina Hurricanes, he will likely see some action if he can suit up. The 33-year-old Kuemper has had a forgettable season, posting an ugly 3.32 GAA and .888 SV% in 33 games (13-13-3).

Moverare will get a chance to play against the Kraken on Wednesday as the Kings are opting to dress seven defensemen. Moverare has just one goal and no assists in 20 games this season.