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Done for regular season Kuzmenko (knee) isn't expected to return before the end of the 2025-26 regular season, per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio on Friday.

Impact Kuzmenko underwent knee surgery last Saturday to repair a torn meniscus. He had 13 goals, 25 points and 68 shots on net across 52 appearances this campaign. If the Kings qualify for the playoffs, it's unclear when Kuzmenko will be ready to return to the lineup.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

LA Kings fire coach Jim Hiller and name D.J. Smith as the interim replacement

The Los Angeles Kings have fired coach Jim Hiller after losing five of their past six games and falling out of playoff position

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Undergoes knee surgery Kuzmenko underwent knee surgery for a torn meniscus and is on injured reserve, the team announced Saturday.

Impact Kuzmenko is regarded as week-to-week, and it wouldn't be surprising if he's out for quite a while. The 30-year-old has 13 goals and 25 points in 52 outings in 2025-26. The Kings recalled defenseman Angus Booth from AHL Ontario to fill the roster spot created by putting Kuzmenko on IR.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Flames visit the Kings after Kadri's 2-goal game

The Calgary Flames visit the Los Angeles Kings after Nazem Kadri scored two goals in the Flames' 4-1 win against the San Jose Sharks

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Out Thursday Kuzmenko (undisclosed) isn't available for Thursday's game against Edmonton, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Kuzmenko is considered day-to-day, so he still might be an option Saturday versus Calgary. He has 13 goals and 25 points in 52 outings in 2025-26. Taylor Ward and Jeff Malott are expected to draw back into the lineup, while Samuel Helenius will be a healthy scratch after playing Wednesday versus Vegas.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Will Andrei Kuzmenko Score a Goal vs. the Edmonton Oilers on February 26? When the Los Angeles Kings face the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday (at 10:30 PM ET), is Andrei Kuzmenko likely to light the lamp? We have stats...

FEBRUARY 26 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Edmonton brings losing streak into matchup with Los Angeles

The Edmonton Oilers look to break a four-game slide with a victory over the Los Angeles Kings

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Adds pair of helpers Kuzmenko notched two assists in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Kuzmenko's last outing against Vegas saw him leave with an upper-body injury right before the Olympic break. He got the rest he needed and made an impact in this rematch, giving him four points over his last three games. The 30-year-old winger is at 13 goals, 12 assists, 69 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 52 appearances.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Kuzmenko (upper body) is in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Golden Knights, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Kuzmenko was hurt in the last game before the Olympic break, but the injury wasn't serious enough to cost him more time. He'll play on the third line with Alex Turcotte and Warren Foegele.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Will Andrei Kuzmenko Score a Goal vs. the Vegas Golden Knights on February 25? When the Los Angeles Kings meet the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday (at 10:00 PM ET), is Andrei Kuzmenko likely to light the lamp? We have...

FEBRUARY 25 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Kings bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Golden Knights

The Los Angeles Kings will try to stop their three-game skid when they take on the Vegas Golden Knights

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Golden Knights dominate Kings 4-1 with early scoring blitz

Mark Stone had a goal and two assists and the Vegas Golden Knights dominated early

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

Exits Thursday's contest Kuzmenko (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights.

Impact Kuzmenko was initially injured in the first period. He made a brief return in the second but left for good prior to the third. The 30-year-old's injury comes at a decent time, as he'll have until Feb. 25 before the Kings are back in action for a rematch with Vegas.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Kings visit the Golden Knights after Kuzmenko's 2-goal game

The Los Angeles Kings visit the Vegas Golden Knights after Andrei Kuzmenko scored two goals in the Kings' 4-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Scores two goals on birthday Kuzmenko scored a pair of power-play goal on four shots in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.

Impact Kuzmenko celebrated his 30th birthday with his first multi-point effort since Jan. 5 versus the Wild. While he had a good performance, the rest of the Kings couldn't say the same. Kuzmenko is currently in a middle-six role, though it's his power-play time that could spark his offense. For the season, the winger has 13 goals, 23 points, 68 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over 50 appearances, with 13 of his points coming on the power play.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken vs. Kings | NHL Highlights | February 04, 2026

FEBRUARY 5 • YOUTUBE

Kempe scores twice, assists on game-winner as Kings down Flyers in OT

Adrian Kempe scored two first-period goals and set up Quinton Byfield’s overtime winner as the Kings edged the Flyers 3-2, extending Philadelphia’s slide to four straight losses

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Pots PP goal Tuesday Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Kuzmenko found the back of the net with his lone shot attempt in this game, and he's shooting over 20 percent in January after tallying four goals on 19 shots across 13 contests. During that 13-game stretch, the 29-year-old has also racked up five assists, nine total points, a plus-2 rating and four blocked shots.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit's Patrick Kane ties Modano for American-born NHL points mark in 3-1 loss to Kings

Anton Forsberg made 26 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Red Wings 3-1 on Tuesday night as Detroit winger Patrick Kane moved into a tie with Dallas’ Mike Modano as the highe...

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Kings vs. Red Wings | NHL Highlights | January 27, 2026

JANUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

Reaches 10-goal, 20-point marks Kuzmenko scored a goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact Kuzmenko ended a seven-game goal drought with his tally at 12:37 of the second period. That goal also stood as the game-winner. The 29-year-old winger has been streaky at times, though he's racked up 12 points over his last 18 outings since he was scratched Dec. 13 versus the Flames. He now has 10 goals, 20 points, 59 shots on net, 18 hits and a minus-2 rating through 44 appearances this season.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Anton Forsberg excels in relief of injured Darcy Kuemper in LA Kings' 4-3 win over slumping Rangers

Kevin Fiala had a goal and an assist, and Anton Forsberg made 28 saves after taking over for injured Darcy Kuemper in the Los Angeles Kings’ 4-3 victory over the slumping New York...

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Los Angeles takes on Dallas after shootout win

The Los Angeles Kings host the Dallas Stars after the Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in a shootout

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Will Andrei Kuzmenko Score a Goal vs. the Winnipeg Jets on January 9? At 8:00 PM ET on Friday, the Los Angeles Kings will play the Winnipeg Jets -- is Andrei Kuzmenko going to score a goal? Insights and trends...

JANUARY 9 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Sharks face the Kings in Pacific Division play

The San Jose Sharks visit the Los Angeles Kings in a matchup within the Pacific Division Wednesday

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

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