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Effective in preseason start Forsberg allowed a goal on 25 shots during Wednesday's 2-1 preseason win over Anaheim.

Impact Forsberg allowed three goals on 16 shots during his preseason debut against the Golden Knights, but he was much more effective Wednesday. He gave up the first goal of the game in the opening frame, but the Kings responded with a pair of goals later in the period en route to the victory. Forsberg will likely begin the 2026-27 season as the Kings' backup netminder but could see increased opportunities if Darcy Kuemper struggles.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Slated starter Wednesday Forsberg is slated to start on the road against Anaheim for Wednesday's preseason tilt, per Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider.

Impact Forsberg had a 16-12-5 record, 2.57 GAA and .909 save percentage in 36 regular-season appearances with the Kings in 2025-26. Although Forsberg is set to open the 2026-27 campaign as LA's backup goaltender, there might be an opportunity for him to expand his role if Darcy Kuemper doesn't rebound after his rough 2025-26 campaign. At the least, Forsberg is expected to see a significantly larger share of the workload than a typical No. 2 goaltender.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three goals against Vegas Forsberg turned aside 13 of 16 shots during Saturday's 4-2 preseason loss to the Golden Knights. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Forsberg drew the starting nod in the crease during Saturday's preseason opener and played the entire game, but he didn't have his sharpest performance. The 33-year-old went 16-12-5 with a 2.57 GAA and .909 save percentage across 36 regular-season starts during his first year in Los Angeles last season, and he'll likely split time with Darcy Kuemper to begin the 2026-27 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start preseason opener Forsberg is expected to start Saturday's preseason contest against the Golden Knights.

Impact Forsberg is expected to see a larger workload for the Kings after appearing in all four of the team's postseason games back in the spring. The 33-year-old backstop was efficient in 2025-26 with a 16-12-5 record, a 2.57 GAA, a .909 save percentage and three shutouts across 36 regular-season outings. He's set to serve in tandem with Darcy Kuemper for the second straight campaign, but the workload could vary month by month if either netminder runs into trouble in the regular season. However, Forsberg's anticipated start Saturday will give him the advantage to showcase his skills first this season against the runners-up for the 2025-26 Stanley Cup.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Could push for larger workload this year Forsberg is a candidate to see increased playing time during the 2026-27 season if he can maintain his level of production from last year, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site r...

Impact Forsberg performed well during his first year in Los Angeles during the 2025-26 campaign, going 16-12-5 with a 2.57 GAA and .909 save percentage across 36 regular-season appearances. He saw an uptick in work late in the season and ultimately started in all four of the Kings' first-round playoff matchups against the Avalanche. Although Los Angeles was swept in that first-round series, Forsberg made a strong impression during a year in which teammate Darcy Kuemper displayed some inconsistency down the stretch. The two netminders will presumably compete for playing time during training camp this year, and it wouldn't be surprising to see some sort of timeshare take place early in the regular season. However, one of them could emerge with the bulk of the starts if they can put together some early-season momentum.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ends playoff run winless Forsberg stopped 27 of 31 shots in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche in Game 4 of the Western Conference first round.

Impact Forsberg didn't win a single game in the playoffs as the Avs swept the Kings, and even though the outcome of the series wasn't Forsberg's fault, it's worth noting he posted a save percentage under .880 in his last two starts. Forsberg ends the playoff run with a 0-4-0 record, 2.70 GAA and a .909 save percentage in four appearances.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon leads Avalanche to 5-1 win and 1st-round sweep of LA Kings, ending Anze Kopitar's career

Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist, Nicolas Roy and Devon Toews scored in the third period, and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche swept the Los Angeles Kings out of the f...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Facing Avalanche in Game 4 Forsberg will protect the home net against Colorado on Sunday in Game 4, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Forsberg is still seeking his first NHL postseason win. During the opening round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, he has gone 0-3 versus the Avalanche despite allowing only seven goals on 90 shots.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Falters on home ice Forsberg allowed three goals on 22 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 3. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Forsberg has allowed seven goals on 90 shots over three playoff contests, but he is 0-3, leaving the Kings on the brink of elimination. The 33-year-old was always going to have a tough time taking on the top team in the league, but he's put in a good effort to keep games competitive in the first round. Game 4 is set for Sunday in Los Angeles.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche get a pair of lucky goals and hold off Kings 4-2, taking a 3-0 series lead

Cale Makar scored the tiebreaking goal, Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche moved to the brink of the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with...

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

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APRIL 24 • YOUTUBE

In goal for Game 3 Forsberg will guard the home goal in Game 3 versus the Avalanche on Thursday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Forsberg has held the Avalanche to four goals on 68 shots over the first two games of this season, but he doesn't have a win to show for his efforts. He'll try to maintain his strong play as the series shifts to Los Angeles for this game and the next one. As long as Forsberg maintains his strong play, he should continue to get the starts in goal.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 23 • NHL.COM

Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against the Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3

The Sabres haven’t been able to push the Bruins around on the ice

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Comes up short again Forsberg allowed two goals on 36 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Avalanche in Game 2.

Impact Forsberg has allowed just six goals on 87 shots over his last three outings, but he's gone winless in those games. The 33-year-old is still playing well enough to keep the Kings competitive, so it seems likely he'll get a chance to show what he can do on home ice in Game 3 on Thursday. Forsberg will need more than one goal of support per game, which is all the help he's received so far this postseason.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Roy scores on rebound 7:44 into OT, Avs rally for 2-1 win over Kings to take 2-0 series lead

Nicolas Roy scored on a rebound 7:44 into overtime and Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves, including a penalty shot, as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 to take a 2...

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Set to start Game 2 Forsberg is expected to get the nod on the road against Colorado in Game 2 on Tuesday, per Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now.

Impact Forsberg allowed just two goals on 34 shots in a Game 1 loss. In his last eight appearances, the netminder has given up three or more goals just once, posting a combined 5-2-0 record and 1.49 GAA. Despite Forsberg's strong run of form, if he struggles, he could find himself replaced in the crease by Darcy Kuemper.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Tough loss to Avs in Game 1 Forsberg made 28 saves Sunday during the Kings' 2-1 loss to the Avalanche in Game 1 of their first-round series.

Impact The veteran netminder played well, but Los Angeles' offense couldn't solve Scott Wedgewood until there was less than three minutes left in the third period. Forsberg hasn't allowed more than three goals in an outing in over a month, posting a stellar 1.67 GAA and .940 save percentage over his last nine appearances as he seized the No. 1 job in the Kings' crease from Darcy Kuemper. Forsberg will likely be between the pipes again in Game 2 on Tuesday.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

Logan O'Connor scored for the first time in a year as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Wedgewood sharp in net, O'Connor scores 1st goal in a year as Avs beat Kings 2-1 in Game 1

Logan O’Connor scored for the first time in a year, Scott Wedgewood stopped 24 shots in his first Stanley Cup playoffs start and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Ange...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Earns Game 1 starting nod Forsberg led the Kings out for warmups and will start Game 1 against the Avalanche, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Forsberg spent much of the season as the number two goaltender in Los Angeles, playing in just 36 games on the season, but he will be the guy in goal in Game 1. The 33-year-old earned it with a fantastic month of April, going 5-1-0 with a 1.48 GAA and a .944 save percentage. On the flip side, Darcy Kuemper, the normal starter for the Kings, allowed 19 goals over the final four starts of his regular season. Regardless, Forsberg will have his hands full with the Avalanche, the league's best offense at 3.63 goals per game.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss against Calgary Forsberg allowed two goals on 20 shots in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Flames.

Impact Forsberg's five-game winning streak was snapped with this result. The loss ultimately didn't matter -- both Edmonton and Anaheim won Thursday, which would have prevented the Kings from moving out of the second wild-card spot. Forsberg concludes the regular season at 16-12-5 with a 2.57 GAA and a .910 save percentage over 36 games. He played better than Darcy Kuemper down the stretch, but it remains to be seen which goalie gets the nod Sunday for Game 1 versus the Avalanche, a series in which the Kings will be heavy underdogs.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Flames beat the playoff-bound Kings 3-1 to end the season

Arsenii Sergeev made 27 saves in his first NHL start, Zayne Parekh broke a third-period tie and the Calgary Flames beat the playoff-bound Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Thursday night to...

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Guarding cage versus Flames Forsberg will be in goal on the road against Calgary on Thursday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Forsberg is riding a five-game winning streak during which he recorded a 1.37 GAA and one shutout. The 33-year-old's run of form could see him get the Game 1 start if he puts together another strong outing versus the Flames. If Forsberg does get the nod, he will likely be on a short leash with Darcy Kuemper waiting in the wings.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps winning streak alive Forsberg stopped 28 of 31 shots in Monday's 5-3 win over the Kraken.

Impact Forsberg has won each of his last five starts, and aside from helping the Kings clinch a playoff berth with this win, he's also proving to be an excellent fantasy asset across all formats. Over the course of his winning run, Forsberg has posted a 1.37 GAA and an elite .949 save percentage, so he should enter the postseason on a scorching-hot run of play. The Kings have two games left before the end of the regular season, as they'll face the Canucks on Tuesday and the Flames on Thursday. It remains to be seen if Forsberg will start either of those contests with the team's playoff luck already established.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

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