Darcy Kuemper - NHL News & Rumors

Stands on head in OT win Kuemper stopped 41 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Islanders.

Impact The Kings were out-shot 43-27 on the night by the home side, but Kuemper made more than 40 saves in a regular-season game for the first time since April 5, 2024 to steal a win for his team. The 36-year-old netminder had a bumpy beginning to 2026-27, coughing up eight goals in Colorado in the season opener, but since then he's gone 2-2-1 in five starts with a 2.52 GAA and .924 save percentage.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Artemi Panarin scores twice and the Kings beat the Islanders in OT for a 2nd straight win

Artemi Panarin had two goals, Brandt Clarke scored in overtime and the Los Angeles Kings won a second consecutive game, 3-2 at the New York Islanders

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

LAK@NYI: Eklund scores PPG against Darcy Kuemper | New York Islanders Victor Eklund (NYI) scores power-play goal against Darcy Kuemper (LAK) to make it 1 - 2

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

LAK@NYI: Schaefer scores goal against Darcy Kuemper | New York Islanders Matthew Schaefer (NYI) scores goal against Darcy Kuemper (LAK) to make it 2 - 2

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

First goalie off Thursday Kuemper was the first goalie off during Thursday's morning skate, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports, indicating that he'll draw the road start against the Islanders.

Impact Kuemper picked up his first win of the 2026-27 campaign in Washington on Tuesday, and he'll draw a second consecutive start Thursday. Across his five appearances to begin the regular season, he's gone 1-3-1 with a 3.94 GAA and .869 save percentage.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Earns first win of 2026-27 Kuemper halted 30 of 32 shots on net in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Kuemper took the first step in getting his season on track Tuesday by earning his first win of the 2026-27 campaign against his former team. After he surrendered a pair of early goals in the opening period, his confidence grew as the Kings continued to score, allowing him to keep the Capitals off the board. Overall, the 36-year-old backstop is up to a 1-3-1 record, a 3.94 GAA and an .869 save percentage across five outings. His overall numbers are still inflated due to his slow start, but Kuemper is trending back in the right direction with a convincing win against a quality opponent. Depending on when he's called upon for his next outing, he'll be a decent spot start in fantasy for the remainder of the Kings' five game road trip.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kings pick up long-awaited first win of season with their best offensive output so far

Through their first six games, the Los Angeles Kings had scored a league-worst 12 goals

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Adrian Kempe scores 2 goals and Kings beat Capitals 5-2 for first win of season

Adrian Kempe scored twice and the Los Angeles Kings got their first win of the season, rallying from an early deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 5-2

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Facing former squad Kuemper will guard the road crease in Tuesday's clash against the Capitals, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Kuemper will have the shot to face his former team, the Washington Capitals, in Tuesday's clash in an effort to get back on track. The 36-year-old netminder has posted an 0-3-1 record, a 4.52 GAA and an .847 save percentage across four appearances to start the new season. He's a shaky fantasy option for the time being, especially against a Caps' offense averaging 3.50 goals per game this season. If he can't come out with the win Tuesday, the Kings could start looking towards Anton Forsberg more often.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pulled after first period Kuemper stopped four of seven shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Kuemper only last through the first period. The 36-year-old remains winless on the year, going 0-3-1 with 15 goals allowed on 98 shots. Anton Forsberg stopped all nine shots he faced over the final two periods, though the Kings weren't able to get back into the contest. Kuemper's status as the starting goalie is on thin ice, especially if he can't some positive results soon. The Kings are off until they host the Bruins on Saturday.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Connor McDavid's 3-point first period propels Oilers past winless LA Kings 4-1 for 5th straight win

Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists in the dynamic first period of his four-point night, propelling the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-1 victory over the winless Los Angeles Kings

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Back in action Tuesday Kuemper will guard the home crease in Tuesday's clash with the Oilers, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Kuemper will look to get on track in Tuesday's outing after beginning the new season on the wrong foot. Overall, he has a 0-2-1 record, a 4.02 GAA, and an .868 save percentage across three outings. He's commanded the majority of opportunities between the pipes thus far, but if his results don't improve soon, he could start ceding chances to Anton Forsberg. Tuesday's matchup will be difficult for Kuemper, however, as the Kings host the Oilers, who enter the contest at 5.00 goals per game.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Takes overtime loss Kuemper stopped 30 of 32 shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Kuemper put in a good performance, but the Golden Knights' power play cashed in twice, and that was the difference. The 36-year-old is still searching for his first win of the year, opening with a 0-2-1 record and 12 goals allowed on 91 shots over three starts. The Kings have another tough matchup ahead when they host the red-hot Oilers on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Marner scores on OT power play to lift the Golden Knights past the Kings, 2-1

Mitch Marner scored a power-play goal from the high slot at 2:41 of overtime to give Vegas a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday on a night in which the Golden Knigh...

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Protecting net versus Vegas Kuemper will guard the road goal versus the Golden Knights on Saturday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Kuemper will get a tough assignment, as Vegas has won four of its first five games of the season, scoring at least three goals in each outing. Meanwhile, Kuemper has given up 10 goals on 59 shots over his two losses. The 36-year-old netminder's slow start makes him a risky fantasy option, especially against tough opponents.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Decent showing in loss Kuemper allowed two goals on 28 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Kuemper's second start of the season went significantly better than his first, when he gave up eight goals on 29 shots to the Avalanche. The 36-year-old still took the loss, but he allowed just one goal in each of the second and third periods. Kuemper and Anton Forsberg have both started slow this season, and it's possible the Kings use a timeshare in the crease rather than leaning on either goalie for the majority of the starts. The Kings' next game is a tough one on the road in Vegas on Saturday.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Tkachuk scores, Brad Marchand injured in Panthers' 2-1 win over Kings

Matthew Tkachuk scored in the third period to give the Florida Panthers a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings, despite losing Brad Marchand to a left leg injury

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

Back in action Tuesday Kuemper will guard the home crease in Tuesday's clash against the Panthers, per Alexander Legget.

Impact Kuemper will look to bounce back in a big way Tuesday after he struggled in the Kings' opener Wednesday. The 26-year-old netminder struggled, allowing eight goals across 29 shots on net in the 8-4 loss to Colorado. Backup netminder Anton Forsberg also struggled in his first appearance, where he allowed five goals to the Sharks, so both he and Kuemper have a lot of work to do to get the Kings on the right track. Kuemper will operate as the lead option between the pipes for the time being and will face off against a deep Panthers' lineup Tuesday, which should pose a good challenge. He should only be started in deep fantasy leagues until he reclaims his old form.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 1 • 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...

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Who said goalies can't be the extra attacker?

OCTOBER 1 • 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.

SEPTEMBER 30 • 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

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