Darcy Kuemper - NHL News & Rumors

Forsberg makes 29 saves, the Kings beat the Flames 2-0 to end a 5-game losing streak

Anton Forsberg made 29 saves, Alex Laferriere scored in the second period and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Calgary Flames 2-0 on Saturday night to end a five-game losing streak

9 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Pulled in second period Kuemper stopped 11 of 15 shots in Thursday's 8-1 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Kuemper was pulled in the second period shortly after giving up a goal to Connor McDavid. The Oilers kept the pressure up and rattled off four goals on 22 shots against Anton Forsberg. Kuemper will likely get the majority of the starts for the Kings, but he hasn't been particularly good, allowing at least four goals in three of his last five games. The 35-year-old netminder is at a 14-12-9 record with a 2.68 GAA and an .897 save percentage over 37 starts this season. The Kings have a more favorable matchup ahead when they host the Flames on Saturday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl lead Oilers' 8-1 rout of struggling Kings

The Edmonton Oilers snapped their four-game skid with an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHTS | Emberson Goal | Edmonton Oilers Ty Emberson opens the scoring for the Oilers in Los Angeles, ripping a wrist shot over the glove of Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper.

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Set to start Thursday Kuemper is slated to defend the home crease against the Oilers on Thursday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

Impact Kuemper largely struggled heading into the Olympic break, going 2-2-0 with a 3.37 GAA and .866 save percentage over his last five outings. He'll face a tough test in the second half of a back-to-back set Thursday, as the Oilers rank fourth in the NHL with 3.44 goals per game.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

US goalies out to justify the hype and Canada seeks to silence doubters at the Olympics

The U.S. arguably has one of the best goaltending groups at the Olympics

FEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press

Yields four goals in loss Kuemper surrendered four goals on 23 shots in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.

Impact Kuemper has gone 2-4-3 with a 3.36 GAA and an .864 save percentage over his last 10 outings. That's not great momentum to take into the Olympics, where he'll be representing Team Canada. Kuemper is at 14-11-9 record with a 2.59 GAA and a .900 save percentage over 36 appearances. If he gets into any Olympic games, he should benefit from Canada's strong defensive core, which includes Kings teammate Drew Doughty. Look for Anton Forsberg to handle the net Thursday versus the Golden Knights in the second half of the back-to-back.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Wednesday Kuemper will guard the home goal versus the Kraken on Wednesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Kuemper has won two of his last three games, but he's allowed nine goals on 81 shots in that span. The 35-year-old may catch a break Wednesday, as the Kraken are on the second half of a back-to-back following their 4-2 loss to the Ducks on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for OT win Kuemper made 19 saves in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers.

Impact The Kings grabbed a 2-0 lead in the first period, but the home side chipped away and scored goals early in the second and third periods to force OT before Quinton Byfield found the winner. Kuemper wrapped up January with just one regulation loss in his last six outings, going 2-1-2 with a 2.89 GAA and .889 save percentage.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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

Facing Flyers Kuemper will defend the visiting goal in Philadelphia on Saturday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Kuemper is 13-10-9 with a pair of shutouts, a 2.57 GAA and a .902 save percentage across 34 appearances in 2025-26. The Flyers are producing 2.92 goals per game this season, 21st in the league.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Gets little help in loss Kuemper turned aside 28 of 31 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Sabres.

Impact An Adrian Kempe power-play tally in the second period was all the offense the Kings could muster, but they were already in a 3-0 hole at that point. Kuemper is struggling to close out January, going 1-3-3 over his last eight outings with a 3.48 GAA and .864 save percentage, but he isn't getting much help from his teammates either -- Los Angeles has averaged just 2.38 goals in those eight games.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Tuch has 4th career hat trick in the Sabres' 4-1 victory over the Kings

Alex Tuch had his fourth career hat trick to push his season goals total to 22, leading the surging Buffalo Sabres to a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Defending cage against Sabres Kuemper will patrol the crease on the road versus Buffalo on Thursday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

Impact Kuemper hasn't played since Saturday after Monday's clash with the Blue Jackets was postponed. As such, the veteran backstop comes into this matchup with the Sabres with plenty of rest. That should benefit Kuemper, considering his recent struggles in which he went 1-2-3 with a 3.56 GAA in his last seven outings.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Game postponed Monday Kuemper and the Kings will not face the Blue Jackets on Monday after the game was postponed due to severe weather.

Impact The Kings were already practicing Monday when the news came out. The team will benefit from not having to play in a back-to-back, which means Kuemper figures to be between the pipes on the road versus Detroit on Tuesday, though he hasn't been officially confirmed.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up four goals Kuemper stopped 25 of 29 shots in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Blues.

Impact Kuemper gave up three goals in a span of 5:56 during the second period, and he also let a one-goal lead slip away when Jordan Kyrou tallied with 2:10 left in the third. However, the Kings were better in the shootout, ending Kuemper's six-start winless run. The 35-year-old hasn't been very good lately, allowing four or more goals in five of his last 10 outings. He's at a 13-9-9 record with a 2.56 GAA and a .902 save percentage over 33 starts this season. The Kings have a back-to-back up next with stops in Columbus on Monday and Detroit on Tuesday.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Moore scores deciding goal in shootout as Kings beat Blues 5-4

Trevor Moore scored the deciding goal in the shootout and had a goal in regulation in his first game since being activated off injured reserve to help the Los Angeles Kings beat th...

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Expected to start Saturday Kuemper is expected to start on the road against St. Louis on Saturday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Kuemper will try to earn his first win since Jan. 5 after going 0-2-3 with a 3.53 GAA and an .855 save percentage across his past six appearances. He's 12-9-9 with a 2.52 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 32 outings this campaign. The Blues have lost their past three games while being outscored 11-3, and St. Louis is 19-24-8 on the season, so this is a favorable matchup for Kuemper despite his recent struggles.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids serious injury Kuemper (upper body) will be an option against the Blues on Saturday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact According to Dooley, Kuemper lost feeling in his arm following a collision in Tuesday's matchup with the Rangers, but he is good to go now. This will not only be welcome news for the Kings but also for Team Canada, which won't have to worry about replacing the backstop on the Olympic roster. In his last six outings, Kuemper has failed to record a win, going 0-2-3 with a 3.53 GAA, though a clash with the lowly Blues could get him back on track.

JANUARY 22 • 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

Injured in first period Kuemper (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Rangers.

Impact Kuemper was hurt in the first period after taking some contact. He previously missed time with an upper-body injury after a collision in a Dec. 15 game versus the Stars. Should Kuemper be out for an extended period of time again, Anton Forsberg would take over the top job between the pipes.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Injured in first period Kuemper (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Rangers.

Impact Kuemper was hurt in the first period after taking some contact. He previously missed time due to an upper-body injury after a collision in a Dec. 15 game versus the Stars. Should Kuemper be out for an extended period of time again, Anton Forsberg would take over the top job between the pipes.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Darcy Kuemper leaves LA Kings game after collision in latest injury blow for Canadian Olympic goalie

Goalie Darcy Kuemper has left the Los Angeles Kings’ game against the New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Slated to start Kuemper is expected to patrol the home crease against the Rangers on Tuesday, per Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider.

Impact Kuemper has gone 0-2-3 in his last five outings while allowing 16 goals on 116 shots. He has a 12-9-9 record with a 2.48 GAA, a .905 save percentage and two shutouts across 31 appearances this campaign. The Rangers sit 27th in the league in the 2025-26 season with 2.66 goals per game.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shootout loss Kuemper stopped 26 of 28 shots in Friday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Ducks.

Impact The Kings jumped out to a 2-0 lead midway through the second period, but just 3:23 after Joel Armia's tally, the Ducks had tied the game. Kuemper recovered from that quick attack, but he allowed two shootout attempts to go in, sending him to his fifth straight defeat (0-2-3). The 35-year-old goalie is at a 12-9-9 record with a 2.48 GAA and a .905 save percentage over 31 starts this season. Anton Forsberg seems likely to get the nod for Saturday's rematch in Anaheim.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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