Darcy Kuemper - Page 5 - NHL News & Rumors

LAK@WPG: Koepke scores goal against Darcy Kuemper | Winnipeg Jets Cole Koepke (WPG) scores goal against Darcy Kuemper (LAK) to make it 2 - 0

JANUARY 10 • NHL.COM

LAK@WPG: Toews scores goal against Darcy Kuemper | Winnipeg Jets Jonathan Toews (WPG) scores goal against Darcy Kuemper (LAK) to make it 3 - 0

JANUARY 10 • NHL.COM

LAK@WPG: Namestnikov scores goal against Darcy Kuemper | Winnipeg Jets Vladislav Namestnikov (WPG) scores goal against Darcy Kuemper (LAK) to make it 1 - 0

JANUARY 10 • NHL.COM

First goalie off Friday Kuemper was the first goalie off during Friday's morning skate, Jared Shafran of the Kings' official site reports, indicating that he'll draw the road start against Winnipeg.

Impact Kuemper has gone 2-1-1 with a 3.40 GAA and .877 save percentage over his last four outings, and he'll draw a fifth consecutive start Friday. He made two starts against Winnipeg earlier this season -- one at home and one on the road -- and he went 1-1-0 with a 1.53 GAA and .940 save percentage during those appearances.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Can't hold off Sharks Kuemper allowed four goals on 28 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Sharks.

Impact Kuemper had a 3-2 lead to protect over the last 2:10 of regulation but couldn't get the job done. Macklin Celebrini tied the game with 1:07 left in the third period, and he set up William Eklund's overtime tally to send Kuemper to his second loss in four outings since returning from an upper-body injury. The 35-year-old netminder has allowed four goals in three of those games. He's at a 12-7-7 record with a 2.38 GAA and a .910 save percentage over 27 starts. The Kings are set for a two-game road trip next, visiting the Jets on Friday and the Oilers on Saturday. Kuemper's recent play makes him a risky fantasy option, but he's playable against the slumping Jets if he starts the first half of the back-to-back.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

SJS@LAK: Eklund scores goal against Darcy Kuemper | San Jose Sharks William Eklund (SJS) scores goal against Darcy Kuemper (LAK) to make it 3 - 4

JANUARY 8 • NHL.COM

Celebrini extends point streak to 12 games as Sharks beat Kings 4-3 in overtime

William Eklund scored 3:08 into overtime, Macklin Celebrini had the tying goal and two assists to extend his point streak to 12 games, and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Ange...

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

SJS@LAK: Celebrini scores goal against Darcy Kuemper | San Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini (SJS) scores goal against Darcy Kuemper (LAK) to make it 3 - 3

JANUARY 8 • NHL.COM

SJS@LAK: Gaudette scores PPG against Darcy Kuemper | San Jose Sharks Adam Gaudette (SJS) scores power-play goal against Darcy Kuemper (LAK) to make it 2 - 2

JANUARY 8 • NHL.COM

SJS@LAK: Toffoli scores PPG against Darcy Kuemper | San Jose Sharks Tyler Toffoli (SJS) scores power-play goal against Darcy Kuemper (LAK) to make it 0 - 1

JANUARY 8 • NHL.COM

Tending twine Wednesday Kuemper is expected to patrol the crease for Wednesday's home clash with San Jose, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

Impact Kuemper is 2-1-0 with a 3.26 GAA in three appearances since returning from an upper-body injury. With just 12 victories through his first 26 outings, the 35-year-old netminder could be in danger of missing the 30-win threshold after reaching that mark last year.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win over Minnesota Kuemper stopped 33 of 35 shots in Monday's 4-2 win over the Wild.

Impact Kuemper was impressive and delivered his best performance in quite some time -- this was the first time he recorded a save percentage of at least .900 since returning from an upper-body injury that cost him six games. Kuemper has 12 wins this season, going 12-7-6 with a 2.32 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 26 appearances so far. He's 2-1-0 with an .884 save percentage since returning from the injury.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Highlights | Wild vs. Kings - January 5, 2025

JANUARY 6 • YOUTUBE

Kuzmenko has goal and assist as Kings beat Wild 4-2

Andrei Kuzmenko had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings held on to beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Exits ice first Monday Kuemper was the first goalie to leave the ice Monday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports, indicating he'll defend the cage at home against the Wild.

Impact Kuemper will make his third straight start since returning from an upper-body injury. The veteran backstop has given up four goals in each of his last two outings, posting a 1-1-0 record and .843 save percentage along the way. Despite his recent struggles, Kuemper has likely earned himself enough leash to play his way into better form.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Secures shootout win Kuemper stopped 24 of 28 shots in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Wild.

Impact Kuemper has allowed eight goals on 51 shots since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 35-year-old was unable to hold any of the four leads the Kings had in regulation, but he was good enough in the shootout to pick up his first win since Dec. 8 versus the Mammoth. Kuemper is now at 11-7-6 with a 2.33 GAA and a .911 save percentage through 25 starts. He still looks to need some time to shake off the rust from his recent absence. Kuemper will be a risky fantasy play if he starts Monday's rematch versus the Wild.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Kings give up lead in 3rd period for 2nd straight game but recover for 5-4 shootout win over Wild

Quinton Byfield had a goal and an assist, Samuel Helenius scored his first goal of the season, and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday n...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Slated to start Kuemper is expected to protect the home net against Minnesota on Saturday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Kuemper allowed four goals on 23 shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay, with the final tally being an empty-netter. He has a 10-7-0 record with two shutouts, a 2.27 GAA and a .913 save percentage through 24 appearances this season. Minnesota is tied for 13th in the league with 3.12 goals per game this campaign.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in return from injury Kuemper made 19 saves in a 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday.

Impact Kuemper allowed four goals. It was his first start since Dec. 15 because of an upper-body injury. Kuemper's steady play this season for the Kings has earned him a spot on Team Canada for the upcoming Olympics. He will join Jordan Binnington of the Blues and Logan Thompson of the Caps when they head to Italy. Overall, Kuemper is 10-7-6 with two shutouts, a 2.27 GAA and .913 save percentage. Get him back in your fantasy lineup.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cirelli, Goncalves key Lightning's 3rd-period comeback for their 6th straight win, 5-3 over LA Kings

Gage Goncalves scored the tiebreaking goal with 1:41 to play, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from a late deficit to beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-3 for their sixth consecutive...

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Making home start Thursday Kuemper will guard the home goal versus the Lightning on Thursday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Kuemper will make his first start since sustaining an upper-body injury Dec. 15 versus the Stars. He was activated from injured reserve Tuesday. Kuemper has a tough task ahead, as the Lightning have scored 23 goals during their five-game winning streak.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Celebrini joins McDavid, MacKinnon, Crosby on Team Canada's Olympic hockey roster

Macklin Celebrini, the 19-year-old star for the San Jose Sharks, is heading to the Winter Olympics

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Removed from IR Kuemper (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact The Kings assigned Pheonix Copley to AHL Ontario in a corresponding move. Following a six-game absence, Kuemper will be available for Thursday's home matchup against Tampa Bay. He has posted a 10-6-6 record with two shutouts, a 2.19 GAA and a .917 save percentage through 23 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for injured reserve Kuemper (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Kuemper was injured in Monday's clash with Dallas and will now need to miss at least the next three games after the team put him on IR. With the available roster spot, Pheonix Copley was called up from the minors in a corresponding move and figures to serve as the No. 2 option behind Anton Forsberg while Kuemper is on the shelf.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Celebrini extends point streak to 12 games as Sharks beat Kings 4-3 in overtime

Kuzmenko has goal and assist as Kings beat Wild 4-2

Kings give up lead in 3rd period for 2nd straight game but recover for 5-4 shootout win over Wild

Cirelli, Goncalves key Lightning's 3rd-period comeback for their 6th straight win, 5-3 over LA Kings

Celebrini joins McDavid, MacKinnon, Crosby on Team Canada's Olympic hockey roster