Joel Armia - NHL News & Rumors

Facing multi-week absence General manager Ken Holland said Friday that Armia (upper body) is expected to miss 3-4 weeks, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

Impact Armia was placed on injured reserve by the Kings on Monday after suffering an upper-body injury against the Oilers last week, and he's slated to be sidelined until at least the second half of March due to the issue. Over 53 appearances this year, he's generated 10 goals, 10 assists, 55 hits, 28 blocked shots and 24 PIM while averaging 14:20 of ice time.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Toews scores late winner as Avalanche beat Kings 4-2 in Los Angeles' first game under new coach

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6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Shifts to IR Armia (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Impact The Kings recalled Jared Wright from AHL Ontario in a corresponding move. Armia will miss his second straight game against Colorado on Monday. He also won't be an option to play against the Islanders on Thursday. It remains unclear when he will return to the lineup. He has 10 goals, 20 points, 66 shots on net and 55 hits in 53 appearances this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Monday's game Armia (upper body) won't play in Monday's game against the Avalanche, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Armia will be unavailable for a second consecutive matchup after suffering his upper-body injury during Thursday's game against the Oilers. He underwent an MRI on Monday, and interim head coach D.J. Smith said that the Kings should know more about Armia's status soon. Samuel Helenius is slated to remain in the lineup against Colorado.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Saturday Armia (upper body) won't suit up in Saturday's game versus the Flames, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Armia was hurt Thursday versus the Oilers and will need to miss time. The 32-year-old winger's next chance to play is Monday versus the Avalanche. Samuel Helenius is expected to draw into the lineup in a bottom-six role.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains upper-body injury Armia (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Oilers.

Impact Armia logged just 4:46 of ice time in this contest. If he's unavailable for Saturday's game versus the Flames, Samuel Helenius will likely replace him in the lineup.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Three points in bronze medal game Armia scored a goal, recorded two assists, and put four shots on net during Finland's 6-1 win over Slovakia in the Olympic bronze medal game Saturday.

Impact Armia helped pave Finland's path to the Olympic bronze medal with two primary assists sandwiching his empty-net goal with just under five minutes remaining in the contest. With the trio of points, the 32-year-old forward finished the Olympics with three goals, five assists and a plus-seven rating across six appearances. With eight points, he is currently tied for fourth in the tournament with Slovakia's Juraj Slafkovsky and Czechia's Martin Necas. Armia will not only return to Los Angeles with Olympic hardware, but also with a case to play alongside the newly-acquired Artemi Panarin with Kevin Fiala (leg) out for the season.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

Two points in return Armia scored a goal on six shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Ducks.

Impact Armia missed five games due to an upper-body injury. He looked like the Kings' best player in this contest, and his effort at least earned them one standings point. The winger is up to 10 goals, 18 points, 57 shots on net, 39 hits, 24 blocked shots, 22 PIM and a plus-7 rating over 42 appearances this season, mainly in a middle-six role.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Armia (upper body) is expected to play Friday versus Anaheim, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Armia hasn't been in the lineup since Jan. 5 because of the injury. He has nine goals and 16 points in 41 outings in 2025-26. Armia is likely to play on the second line alongside Warren Foegele and Quinton Byfield in his return.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Armia (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Golden Knights, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Armia is set to miss his fifth straight game. It's unclear if he'll be able to suit up in the weekend home-and-home versus the Ducks. With multiple other absences up front, the Kings are once again dressing seven defensemen to fill out their lineup.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Monday Armia (upper body) will not be available versus the Stars on Monday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Armia will be out of action for his fourth consecutive outing due to his lingering upper-body issue. Prior to getting hurt, the veteran forward was struggling to produce offensively, notching just one point in his last eight contests. Taylor Ward figures to continue serving in a fourth-line role while Armia is unavailable.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Friday Armia (upper body) is expected to remain out of the lineup for Friday's clash with Winnipeg, per NHL.com.

Impact Armia will be unavailable for his second straight game due to his lingering upper-body injury. While the team hasn't provided a concrete update on the 32-year-old winger, the fact that it is heading into a back-to-back means Armia is unlikely to feature versus the Oilers on Saturday either.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Armia (upper body) will not be in the lineup versus the Sharks on Wednesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Armia has been struggling offensively of late, generating one point in his last eight outings. Despite the recent slump, the veteran winger could still top the 30-point mark for the first time since 2019-20 when he was with the Habs, assuming his upper-body injury doesn't keep him sidelined too long.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed day-to-day Armia (upper body) is day-to-day, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports Tuesday.

Impact Armia left Monday's 4-2 win over Minnesota midway through the second period and didn't return. An update on his status should come before Wednesday's matchup against San Jose. Armia has produced nine goals, 16 points, 51 shots on net, 24 blocked shots and 38 hits across 41 appearances this season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Injured against Minnesota Armia suffered an upper-body injury Monday against the Wild and will not return to the game.

Impact Armia went to locker room in the second period after "some contact" from Quinn Hughes, per Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty. Anze Kopitar (lower body) was also injured Monday, so the Kings are currently down to 10 forwards. Armia can be considered day-to-day until his status is updated ahead of Wednesday's matchup against San Jose.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scores shortie in loss Armia scored a shorthanded goal and added two hits in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Armia's tally kept the Kings close in the third period, but the Avalanche scored two goals late to pull away. The 32-year-old winger has earned four goals, one assist and 16 shots on net over his last 10 contests while filling a bottom-six role. He's up to nine goals, 16 points (five shorthanded, one on the power play), 47 shots, 33 hits, 22 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 38 appearances. His offense isn't great, but Armia can provide category coverage for fantasy managers in deep formats.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Los Angles Kings trade center Phillip Danault to Montreal Canadiens for a 2nd round draft pick

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DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets power-play goal Armia scored a power-play goal on two shots and added four PIM in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Armia scored with a man advantage for the first time since the 2021-22 campaign -- he had been limited to four power-play assists across the last three years. The Kings are giving him a look on the second unit for now, but he's more of a defensive winger. On the year, he's at eight goals, seven helpers, 43 shots on net, 27 hits, 20 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 33 appearances.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 18, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Bennett scores big goal early in 3rd, Panthers stay hot by topping Kings 3-2 for 6th win in 7 games

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DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Pair of goals Monday Armia scored two goals and placed four shots on net in Monday's 4-2 win over the Mammoth.

Impact Armia helped the Kings double their lead with a goal midway through the first period before he put the game to bed with an empty-net score in the final two minutes. The 32-year-old right winger is up to seven goals, 13 points, 35 shots on net and 25 hits through 29 games this season. He's quietly on pace to post a new career high in points if he can surpass the 30 points he had in 58 regular-season games with Montreal during the 2018-19 season. His minutes have also trended upward over the last few contests with his move up to the Kings' second line. While Armia won't provide immense fantasy value in standard leagues throughout the course of the season, he may be worth a look as a streaming option with his revamped role.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Toews scores late winner as Avalanche beat Kings 4-2 in Los Angeles' first game under new coach

Kevin Fiala injury is the latest at the Olympics that could also hurt an NHL team

MacKinnon scores 399th career goal as surging Avalanche beat Kings 5-2

Los Angles Kings trade center Phillip Danault to Montreal Canadiens for a 2nd round draft pick

Bennett scores big goal early in 3rd, Panthers stay hot by topping Kings 3-2 for 6th win in 7 games