Edmundson will join the Maple Leafs, likely as a bottom-pairing depth defenseman, as they attempt to bolster their blueline ahead of Friday's trade deadline. The 30-year-old Edmundson had six points (1G / 5A), 58 hits, and 49 blocks in 44 games with the Washington Capitals this season.
The timing is a bit bizarre considering Moverare was just placed on waivers earlier today. Moverare has played 10 games with the Kings this season, being held off the scoresheet, but has spent most of the 2023-24 Campaign with the Ontario Reign (AHL), posting 18 points (2G / 16A) in 34 contests.
On Wednesday, the Kings placed Moverare and Jaret Anderson-Dolan on waivers. Moverare has played 10 games with the Kings this season, being held off the scoresheet, but has spent most of the 2023-24 Campaign with the Ontario Reign (AHL), posting 18 points (2G / 16A) in 34 contests.
With Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick traded to the Edmonton Oilers, the Ducks have recalled Gawdin and Pavol Regenda from the San Diego Gulls of the AHL. Gawdin has 40 points (17G / 23A) in 50 games with San Diego.
Josh Manson is battling a lower-body injury and will be replaced by Jones if he is not able to suit up. Jones has not played since January 15th, an 18-game stretch.
Clarke is on the ice for warmups as the extra defenseman but took part in power-play rushes in this morning's skate, indicating the Kings plan on dressing seven defensemen tonight. Clarke has one goal and four assists in 12 games this season.
Rittich will return to the Kings' crease for the third straight game on Monday. The Czech netminder has been terrific for the Kings this season, posting a 2.21 GAA and .917 SV% in 17 games (9-3-3), including saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in his last outing, a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. The Kings enter action as +138 road underdogs against the Edmonton Oilers.
After serving as the backup the previous three games, Kuemper will return to the crease on Monday evening. In his last outing, Kuemper saved 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) in a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on February 17th. The Capitals have points in four straight (3-0-1) and enter action as +115 home underdogs against an Ottawa Senators club with an identical record in their last four outings (3-0-1).
Rittich will likely return to the Kings' crease for the third straight game on Monday. The Czech netminder has been terrific for the Kings this season, posting a 2.21 GAA and .917 SV% in 17 games (9-3-3), including saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in his last outing, a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. The Kings enter action as +138 road underdogs against the Edmonton Oilers.
Moverare has 26 career NHL games to his name, including five this season, but spent most of his career in the AHL. In 34 games with the Ontario Reign (AHL) this season, Moverare has 18 points (2G / 16A).
After serving as the backup the previous three games, Kuemper will likely return to the crease on Monday evening. In his last outing, Kuemper saved 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) in a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on February 17th. The Capitals have points in four straight (3-0-1) and enter action as +115 home underdogs against an Ottawa Senators club with an identical record in their last four outings (3-0-1).
