Darcy Kuemper - NHL News & Rumors

Left out to dry in opener Kuemper stopped 21 of 29 shots in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Kuemper had no answer for the Avalanche's power play, which accounted for four of the goals. The 36-year-old netminder didn't get a lot of help from his teammates, though this was always going to be a tough season opener given the relative quality of each lineup. Kuemper struggled to a 19-14-15 record with a 2.78 GAA and an .891 save percentage in 50 regular-season games last year, and he lost the starting job to Anton Forsberg prior to the postseason. Forsberg could see a larger role if Kuemper doesn't bounce back quickly. The Kings are set to visit the Sharks on Saturday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon has 2 goals and a rare fight in the Avs' 8-4 victory over the Kings in opener

Nathan MacKinnon scored twice in a four-goal second period and capped his night with a rare fight, and the Colorado Avalanche opened the season with an 8-4 victory over the Los Ang...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Who said goalies can't be the extra attacker?

4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

First goalie off Wednesday Kuemper was the first goalie to leave the ice Wednesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports, indicating he'll be in goal on the road versus the Avalanche.

Impact Last season, Kuemper failed to reach the 20-win mark for the second time in the last three years, posting a 19-14-15 record in 50 regular-season tilts. It's unlikely the Kings will rack up nearly that many overtime defeats in 2026-27, which should help Kuemper get back to his winning way.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not busy in preseason win Kuemper stopped 17 shots in Saturday's 6-2 preseason win over the Ducks.

Impact Anaheim took a 2-1 lead late in the first period on a Bennett Sennecke power-play tally, but Kuemper shut the door from there as Los Angeles took control. The 36-year-old netminder is coming off a disappointing campaign, going 19-14-15 in 50 appearances with a 2.78 GAA and .891 save percentage, and Kuemper could cede more work to backup Anton Forsberg this season if he can't regain his prior form.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Kings on ice Kuemper will patrol the home crease in Saturday's preseason game against the Ducks, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Kuemper will look to bounce back after he allowed five goals on 34 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to Utah. While he dealt with injuries down the stretch of the 2025-26 campaign, he had a down year by his standards, posting a 19-14-15 record, a 2.78 GAA and an .891 save percentage across 50 regular-season outings. He'll likely open the season as the Kings' No. 1 option, but will face real competition for playing time against Anton Forsberg.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in preseason action Kuemper turned aside 29 of 34 shots in a 6-3 preseason loss to Utah on Tuesday.

Impact Exhibition action has to be taken with a grain of salt, but it's still not encouraging to see him surrender five goals. Kuemper left plenty to be desired in 2025-26 with a 19-14-15 record, 2.78 GAA and .891 save percentage in 50 regular-season appearances. It's possible he'll bounce back, but he's 36 years old, so at this point, his age is a factor. The presence of Anton Forsberg also means Kuemper has a credible competitor for the top job.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Tuesday Kuemper will protect the home goal in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Mammoth, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Kuemper is coming off a down year in which he went 19-14-15 with a 2.78 GAA and an .891 save percentage over 50 regular-season games. The 36-year-old netminder has a loose grip on the No. 1 job in goal for the Kings, but he'll be pushed by Anton Forsberg early in the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Motivated to bounce back in 2026-27 campaign Kuemper has expressed his motivation to bounce back during the 2026-27 season, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports Monday.

Impact Kuemper had a career-best season during the 2024-25 campaign, going 31-11-7 with a 2.02 GAA and .921 save percentage across 50 regular-season appearances. However, he was unable to replicate those results last year, as he went 19-14-15 with a 2.78 GAA and .891 save percentage while appearing in 50 regular-season games once again. He missed time in the second half of December due to an upper-body injury and had inconsistent production afterward, while teammate Anton Forsberg stepped up with one of the best showings of his career. Kuemper should be in the mix for ample playing time once again to begin the 2026-27 season, but Forsberg could push for additional starts if Kuemper's inconsistency continues this year.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Where Does the Colorado Avalanche Goaltending Tandem Rank in the NHL? When the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup back in 2022, they did so behind a fantastic run from veteran Darcy Kuemper, who posted a 2....

AUGUST 4 • SI.COM

Colorado faces LA in first round as Kings captain Anze Kopitar embarks on final Stanley Cup chase

Forward Anze Kopitar has finished his last regular season with the Los Angeles Kings

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Falls in overtime Kuemper stopped 21 of 25 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canucks.

Impact This was his first start in five games, and Kuemper didn't make a great case for more playing time against the league's worst team. This was Kuemper's fifth defeat (2-1-4) over his last seven appearances, and he's allowed at least four goals in five of those games. On the year, Kuemper is 19-14-15 with a 2.78 GAA and an .891 save percentage over 50 games. The Kings' regular-season finale is in Calgary on Thursday.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

DeBrusk scores in overtime, gives Canucks a 4-3 victory over the Kings

Jake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the game 2:58 into overtime and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Tending twine Tuesday Kuemper will guard the road goal versus the Canucks on Tuesday, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.

Impact Kuemper will get the nod in the second half of a back-to-back. The Kings are still playing for positioning, so they'd like to get a win, which would also give Kuemper some confidence going into the playoffs. He's 2-1-3 with 21 goals allowed on 146 shots (.856) save percentage) over his last six games, and he's been on the bench for the previous four games as Anton Forsberg helped the Kings secure their playoff spot.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Artemi Panarin scores, LA Kings shut down Oilers 1-0 to boost their playoff chances

Anton Forsberg made 27 saves in his third shutout of the season, and the Los Angeles Kings greatly bolstered their chances in the playoff race with a 1-0 victory over the Edmonton...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Gets win despite getting pelted Kuemper made 14 saves in a 7-6 overtime win over Toronto on Saturday.

Impact The Kings are clinging to the second wild card, but they have played like they don't want it, and Kuemper has been pelted with pucks lately. He was under fire most of the night, and he has allowed 15 goals in his last three games (1-1-1). His save percentage is a meager .786 in that span. Kuemper is a tough activation as long as the Kings continue to play fire wagon hockey.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Quinton Byfield scores in OT to boost Kings' playoff hopes with a 7-6 win over Maple Leafs

Quinton Byfield scored 2:33 into overtime, Adrian Kempe had two goals and two assists, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-6

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

TOR@LAK: Robertson scores goal against Darcy Kuemper | Toronto Maple Leafs Nicholas Robertson (TOR) scores goal against Darcy Kuemper (LAK) to make it 6 - 5

APRIL 5 • NHL.COM

TOR@LAK: Cowan scores PPG against Darcy Kuemper | Toronto Maple Leafs Easton Cowan (TOR) scores power-play goal against Darcy Kuemper (LAK) to make it 3 - 4

APRIL 5 • NHL.COM

TOR@LAK: Tavares scores PPG against Darcy Kuemper | Toronto Maple Leafs John Tavares (TOR) scores power-play goal against Darcy Kuemper (LAK) to make it 2 - 3

APRIL 5 • NHL.COM

TOR@LAK: Knies scores goal against Darcy Kuemper | Toronto Maple Leafs Matthew Knies (TOR) scores goal against Darcy Kuemper (LAK) to make it 0 - 1

APRIL 5 • NHL.COM

Starting in goal Saturday Kuemper will protect the home goal versus the Maple Leafs on Saturday, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.

Impact Kuemper will get the nod for the sixth time in seven games. He's 1-1-3 over his last five outings, giving up 15 goals on 126 shots in that span. The Maple Leafs present a winnable matchup for Kuemper, and he'll need to be at his best to avoid causing the Kings to slip down the standings in a tight wild-card race out west.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shootout loss Kuemper stopped 30 of 34 shots in Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Predators.

Impact Kuemper gave up the first three goals of the game, but he stayed in and steadied things from there. The Kings rewarded him with a comeback to force overtime, and Kuemper kept rolling until Luke Evangelista's tally in the eighth round of the shootout. That's a tough loss for the Kings to take, especially against a team right in the thick of the playoff race alongside them. Kuemper has gone 1-1-3 over his last five outings, and he's now at an 18-14-14 record with a 2.69 GAA and an .896 save percentage over 48 appearances. Kuemper should get the opportunity to regain confidence if he gets the start Saturday versus the Maple Leafs, who were eliminated from playoff contention with their loss to the Sharks on Thursday.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Evangelista ends shootout in 8th round, Predators tighten playoff race with 5-4 win over Kings

Luke Evangelista scored the only goal of the shootout in the eighth round, and the Nashville Predators tightened the Western Conference playoff race with a 5-4 win over the Los Ang...

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

NSH@LAK: Stamkos scores goal against Darcy Kuemper | Nashville Predators Steven Stamkos (NSH) scores goal against Darcy Kuemper (LAK) to make it 1 - 4

APRIL 3 • NHL.COM

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MacKinnon has 2 goals and a rare fight in the Avs' 8-4 victory over the Kings in opener

Colorado faces LA in first round as Kings captain Anze Kopitar embarks on final Stanley Cup chase

DeBrusk scores in overtime, gives Canucks a 4-3 victory over the Kings

Artemi Panarin scores, LA Kings shut down Oilers 1-0 to boost their playoff chances

Quinton Byfield scores in OT to boost Kings' playoff hopes with a 7-6 win over Maple Leafs

Luke Evangelista ends shootout in 8th round, Predators tighten playoff race with 5-4 win over Kings