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Kuemper had light work in his previous outing, facing only one shot in the third period, saving a total of 11 of 13 shots (.846 SV%) in a 7-2 win over the Boston Bruins. The 34-year-old Kuemper will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the New York Rangers, looking to build on his solid 2.13 GAA and .917 SV% through 41 games this season (24-9-7). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -160 home favorites against a Rangers squad that has lost three of their last four games (1-3-0).

Hicketts is an undrafted 28-year-old defenseman with 22 games of NHL experience, but has primarily been an AHL player. He has 27 points (3G / 24A) in 52 games with the Ontario Reign (AHL) this season.

The Kings' five-game winning streak snapped in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild, when Kuemper allowed two goals on 21 shots (.905 SV%). Still, Kuemper will start for the fifth consecutive game on Thursday when he tends the twine against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 34-year-old Kuemper has a 2.16 GAA and .917 SV% in 39 appearances this season (22-9-7). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as sizeable -260 road favorites against a Blackhawks squad amid a five-game losing skid (0-4-1).

The Kings have been outstanding lately, riding a five-game winning streak, and will roll with Kuemper between the pipes on Monday against the Minnesota Wild. The 34-year-old Kuemper has saved a near-perfect 97 of 99 shots (.980 SV%), recording two shutouts over his last four games (4-0-0). He has a 2.16 GAA and .918 SV% in 38 games this season (22-8-7). The Kings enter Monday's contest as -148 road favorites against a Wild team that has scored two or fewer goals in five straight (1-3-1).

The Kings have been outstanding lately, riding a five-game winning streak, and will likely roll with Kuemper between the pipes on Monday against the Minnesota Wild. The 34-year-old Kuemper has saved a near-perfect 97 of 99 shots (.980 SV%), recording two shutouts over his last four games (4-0-0). He has a 2.16 GAA and .918 SV% in 38 games this season (22-8-7). The Kings enter Monday's contest as -148 road favorites against a Wild team that has scored two or fewer goals in five straight (1-3-1).

The Kings have points in four straight (3-0-1) and will turn to Kuemper between the pipes on Thursday against his former club, the Washington Capitals. The 34-year-old Kuemper has been excellent lately, posting a superb 1.30 GAA and .952 SV% in his last three games (2-0-1). He has a 2.29 GAA and .914 SV% in 36 games this season (20-8-7). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as -127 home favorites against a Capitals squad riding a five-game winning streak.

The Kings have won two straight and will turn to Kuemper between the pips on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. After three consecutive losses, Kuemper was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues. The 34-year-old Kuemper has a 2.32 GAA and .912 SV% in 35 appearances this season (19-8-7). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -193 home favorites against an Islanders squad coming off a 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

The Kings have won two straight and will likely turn to Kuemper between the pips on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. After three consecutive losses, Kuemper was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues. The 34-year-old Kuemper has a 2.32 GAA and .912 SV% in 35 appearances this season (19-8-7). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -193 home favorites against an Islanders squad coming off a 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

Kuzmenko began the season with the Calgary Flames, was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers, and was flipped to the Los Angeles Kings for a 2027 third-round pick on Friday. The Flyers are retaining 50% of Kuzmenko's contract. The impending UFA only had 15 points (4G / 11A) in 37 games with the Flames this season but was much more productive after joining the Flyers, scoring five points (2G / 3A) in seven outings.

Kuzmenko began the season with the Calgary Flames, was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers, and has now been dealt to the Los Angeles Kings for a 2027 third-round pick. The Flyers are retaining 50% of Kuzmenko's contract. The impending UFA only had 15 points (4G / 11A) in 37 games with the Flames this season but was much more productive after joining the Flyers, scoring five points (2G / 3A) in seven outings.

Helenius has regularly been sent back and forth between Los Angeles and Ontario (AHL) this season. The 22-year-old rookie forward is averaging 8:33 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 28 games with the Kings this season.