Erik Portillo - NHL News & Rumors

Sent to minors Portillo was loaned to AHL Ontario on Sunday.

Impact The Kings have two veteran netminders on their roster in Darcy Kuemper and Anton Forsberg, so the move to loan Portillo to the minor-league club doesn't come as much of a surprise. The 26-year-old Portillo will now shift his focus to working as the Reign's top netminder for the 2026-27 season.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Could begin season on NHL roster Portillo could begin the 2026-27 campaign as the Kings' No. 3 goaltender, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports Monday.

Impact The Kings have two established veterans in Anton Forsberg and Darcy Kuemper on the roster, but Portillo had a strong season with AHL Ontario during the 2025-26 campaign, going 18-7-3 with a 2.45 GAA and .907 save percentage after missing the start of the season due to injury. Portillo, Forsberg and Kuemper are all on the last seasons of their contracts, and Portillo would need to clear waivers before being sent down, which could give the Kings incentive to keep him on the roster as a backup option, at least over the first few weeks of the regular season.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to AHL Portillo was loaned back to AHL Ontario on Tuesday, per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio.

Impact With Darcy Kuemper dealing with an illness, Portillo will join the Kings to likely take secondary practice reps during Los Angeles' upcoming two-day break. The 25-year-old netminder has a 14-3-1 record, a 2.47 GAA and a .905 save percentage across 20 AHL appearances this season. With Ontario playing a home game Wednesday evening, Portillo could be loaned back to the minors to play in the contest if necessary.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Portillo was recalled from AHL Ontario on Monday.

Impact Portillo has a 14-3-1 record with a 2.47 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 20 AHL appearances this season. He could serve as Anton Forsberg's backup in Monday's home matchup against Colorado. According to John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, Darcy Kuemper has been dealing with an illness.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Portillo was loaned to AHL Ontario on Tuesday.

Impact After getting the call-up earlier Tuesday, Portillo will remain with Ontario, which indicates that Darcy Kuemper will likely be available for the Kings' matchup Wednesday. If the Kings end up needing Portillo during their upcoming back-to-back, he'll likely be called back up before the second game. Across 20 appearances in the AHL this season, the 25-year-old netminder has a 14-3-1 record, a 2.47 GAA and a .905 save percentage.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted from minors Portillo was called up from AHL Ontario on Tuesday.

Impact Portillo's elevation to the NHL roster is a good indication that Darcy Kuemper won't be back from Milan in time to face the Golden Knights on Wednesday, which means Anton Forsberg could get the starting nod at home. With the Kings heading into a back-to-back, it's certainly possible that Portillo gets into one of the two games, though Kuemper will likely be available in time to face Edmonton on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Portillo was loaned to AHL Ontario on Friday.

Impact Portillo was called up by Los Angeles on Thursday, but he'll head back to the minors a day later. He'll presumably be available for Ontario's weekend series against Tucson and will likely stay with the Reign once the NHL season resumes.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from AHL Portillo was summoned from AHL Ontario on Thursday.

Impact The Kings need two goaltenders at practice and with Darcy Kuemper with Team Canada at the Winter Olympics, the Kings recalled Portillo to participate in practice with Anton Forsberg. Portillo has starred with the AHL Reign this season, posting a 13-3-1 mark with a 2.45 GAA and a .905 save percentage across 19 appearances.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Earns shutout Sunday Portillo recorded a 19-save shutout in AHL Ontario's 3-0 win over Iowa on Sunday.

Impact Portillo recently missed time due to an injury sustained Nov. 12, and this was his first game back. He earned the third shutout of his AHL career with this effort. He's at a 6-1-1 record with a 2.01 GAA and a .922 save percentage across 10 appearances this season. Now that he's healthy, Portillo will compete with Pheonix Copley for playing time.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Portillo was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Wednesday.

Impact Darcy Kuemper is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, but the Kings have acquired Pheonix Copley from Tampa Bay on Wednesday for future considerations. Copley was originally claimed off waivers from LA, so he's returning to a familiar environment. Copley and Anton Forsberg will likely split the workload if Kuemper is unavailable, so Portillo isn't needed on LA's roster at this time. The 25-year-old Portillo hasn't played for the Kings in 2025-26, but he does have a 3.50 GAA and an .854 save percentage in two outings with Ontario this year.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Los Angeles Portillo was recalled from AHL Ontario on Wednesday, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports.

Impact Portillo made his NHL debut for the Kings in November of 2024, and he'll provide goaltending depth behind Darcy Kuemper and Anton Forsberg after being recalled Wednesday. He's made two appearances for the Reign this year, going 1-0-1 with a 3.50 GAA and .854 save percentage.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Ontario Portillo was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Friday.

Impact Portillo should be the first goaltender recalled in case of an injury to either Darcy Kuemper or Anton Forsberg. Portillo made his NHL debut last season, allowing one goal on 29 shots in a 2-1 win over Anaheim on Nov. 29.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Los Angeles Portillo was recalled from AHL Ontario on Thursday.

Impact Portillo was reassigned to the minors Wednesday, but he'll rejoin the NHL club a day later with two games remaining on the Kings' preseason schedule. Despite being recalled Thursday, the 25-year-old will likely head back to the minors before the start of the regular season.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to minors Portillo was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Wednesday.

Impact LA also sent Kenny Connors, Francesco Pinelli, Jared Wright, Jakub Dvorak, Jack Millar, Tim Rego, Otto Salin, Kirill Kirsanov and Isaiah Saville to Ontario. The 25-year-old Portillo had a 2.82 GAA and an .889 save percentage across 24 regular-season outings with Ontario in 2024-25. Portillo is believed to be behind Darcy Kuemper, Anton Forsberg and Pheonix Copley in the depth charts, so Portillo isn't likely to start for the Kings unless at least two goaltenders are injured.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

MEDIA: Trevor Moore, Erik Portillo, and Jim Hiller | LA Kings Preseason vs Anaheim Ducks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Starting against Ducks Portillo will protect the home goal versus the Ducks in Saturday's preseason game, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Portillo is likely to begin 2025-26 in the AHL, as he is probably no higher than fourth on the Kings' organizational depth chart in goal. The 25-year-old made his NHL debut last year, winning his lone appearance with 28 saves on 29 shots to defeat the Ducks on Nov. 29, 2024. He was sidelined by a back injury in February, and Saturday's outing will be his preseason debut.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Portillo was assigned to AHL Ontario on Wednesday.

Impact Portillo made his NHL debut Friday against the Ducks and turned aside 28 of 29 shots in the 1-0 win. Despite his solid performance against Anaheim, he'll head back to the minors since Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wins NHL debut Portillo made 28 saves in his NHL debut Friday in a 2-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Portillo as fantastic, and he even came close to an NHL record books with the win. He's just the second goalie in NHL history to win his NHL debut when he started the game, but had another goaltender on his team log an appearance. Portillo blew off a skate blade and needed a repair that took longer than the length of a standard stoppage. Portillo is the goalie that got away from the Sabres, who drafted him, but he refused to sign there, and they traded his rights to the Kings. He has a strong upside and plays inside a strong system. His future is bright.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goaltender Erik Portillo | 11.29 LA Kings Win over Anaheim Ducks

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Erik Portillo wins NHL debut as Kings edge Ducks Erik Portillo made 28 saves to pick up the win in his NHL debut as the Los Angeles Kings rallied to edge the host Anaheim Ducks 2-1 on Frida...

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Erik Portillo earns his 1st NHL victory in the Kings' 2-1 win over the Ducks in the Freeway Faceoff

Alex Laferriere scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, and Erik Portillo made 28 saves to win his NHL debut in the Los Angeles Kings’ 2-1 victory over the Anaheim D...

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Making first career NHL start Portillo will start in Friday's game against the Ducks, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Portillo was recalled from AHL Ontario last Sunday, and the 24-year-old will make the first start of his career after dressing as the backup goaltender in the Kings' last few games since being called up. Portillo has a 4-2-0 record with Ontario this season, posting a 2.68 GAA and a .906 save percentage.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up from AHL Portillo was recalled from AHL Ontario on Sunday.

Impact The Kings sent down Pheonix Copley in a corresponding move. Portillo will probably occupy the backup role behind David Rittich in Monday's road game against San Jose due to the absence of Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed).

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Ontario Portillo was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Saturday.

Impact Portillo was the backup for two games during his emergency recall, as David Rittich picked up both starts. The Kings recalled Pheonix Copley in a corresponding move Saturday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Portillo was recalled on an emergency basis from AHL Ontario on Friday.

Impact The Kings need a backup netminder as Darcy Kuemper suffered an undisclosed injury in Wednesday's tilt versus Colorado and was placed on injured reserve. David Rittich will get the start Saturday versus Detroit, while Portillo will be the backup. Portillo was 3-2-0 with a 3.02 GAA and an .891 save percentage in five AHL appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Erik Portillo earns his 1st NHL victory in the Kings' 2-1 win over the Ducks in the Freeway Faceoff