Samuel Helenius - NHL News & Rumors

Ottawa's Hayden Hodgson ejected after boarding hit on Kings' Brandt Clarke

Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson received a game misconduct and major penalty for boarding Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke on Thursday night

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Nets first goal of campaign Helenius scored a goal and dished out three hits in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Chicago.

Impact Helenius placed his first tally of the 2026-27 campaign on Tuesday's scoresheet when he found the back of the net just 151 seconds into the contest. The 23-year-old center has played his part without the puck as the Kings' checking-line center, where he's posted 10 PIM, eight shots on net and 24 hits across nine appearances. He has a safe role for the time being with Alex Turcotte (undisclosed) without a timeline to return from injured reserve. Upon Turcotte's return, however, Helenius could be shifted throughout the lineup, which could affect his fantasy value for better or worse depending how the Kings fare around him. He's best left on waivers outside fairly-deep leagues that value banger stats.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 28 • YOUTUBE

Quinton Byfield scores twice and Kings secure playoff spot with 5-3 win over Kraken

Quinton Byfield scored twice, Anton Forsberg made 28 saves and the Los Angeles Kings secured a playoff spot with a 5-3 win over the Seattle Kraken

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

First goal in 14 games Helenius scored a goal in Saturday's 7-6 overtime win against the Maple Leafs.

Impact It was Helenius' fifth goal this season, which sets a new career high. It was his first point in nine games and first goal in 14 games (two assists). Helenius is more of a disruptor on the ice than a scorer. He centers the fourth line, and he has five goals, six assists and 131 hits in 47 games this season.

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

Los Angeles takes on Toronto after Kempe's 2-goal showing

The Los Angeles Kings host the Toronto Maple Leafs after Adrian Kempe's two-goal game against the Nashville Predators in the Kings' 5-4 shootout loss

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Slated to play Thursday Helenius (undisclosed) is expected to return to the lineup Thursday versus the Predators, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Helenius missed one game due to the injury. He's gone 12 games without a goal and has just two assists in that span, though he generates most of his value through physicality. Helenius is slated to skate on the Kings' fourth line.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Predators bring losing streak into game against the Kings

The Nashville Predators look to end a three-game losing streak with a victory over the Los Angeles Kings

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Won't play Wednesday Helenius (undisclosed) is still considered day-to-day and won't be in the lineup versus the Blues on Wednesday, per NHL.com.

Impact With the Kings heading into a back-to-back, Helenius should probably be considered questionable, at best, to play in Thursday's clash with the Predators. The 23-year-old center is currently mired in a 12-game goalless streak during which he registered 11 shots and two assists while dishing out 40 hits.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kings aim to break home losing streak in game against the Blues

The Los Angeles Kings take on the St. Louis Blues looking to break a four-game home losing streak

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Absent from practice Helenius (undisclosed) is day-to-day and didn't participate in Sunday's practice, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact It's unclear if he will play against St. Louis on Wednesday. Still, Alex Turcotte and Taylor Ward could both be in the lineup regardless of Helenius' availability. The 23-year-old Helenius has registered four goals, eight points, 34 shots on net and 128 hits across 45 appearances this season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Helenius scored a goal and added six hits in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Islanders.

Impact Helenius put the Kings ahead 2-0 in the second period. The 23-year-old forward continues to see limited minutes in a fourth-line role, but he appears to have a good chance to stay in the lineup down the stretch. He snapped a five-game point drought Thursday and is up to four goals, two assists, 23 shots on net, 34 PIM and 88 hits through 33 appearances this season.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Panarin leads LA Kings past Islanders 5-3 for their 1st victory under interim coach D.J. Smith

Los Angeles beat the New York Islanders 5-3 for the club’s first victory under interim head coach D

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Tallies in overtime loss Helenius scored a goal in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Helenius got the Kings on the board at 13:21 of the third period. The 23-year-old has earned two goals and two assists over his last six outings, which is solid work for a fourth-line forward. He's up to five points, 17 shots on net, 66 hits, 29 PIM and an even plus-minus rating across 27 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Aho's overtime goal lifts Hurricanes to 3-2 win over Kings

Sebastian Aho scored 1:25 into overtime to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Pots goal in win Helenius scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Helenius has a goal and two assists over his last three games. The 23-year-old forward opened the scoring Tuesday exactly halfway through the contest. Helenius is up to two goals, four points, 13 shots on net, 55 hits and 17 PIM over 24 outings. He may be at risk of losing playing time to Kenny Connors, who is expected to debut at some point during the Kings' road trip.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit's Patrick Kane ties Modano for American-born NHL points mark in 3-1 loss to Kings

Anton Forsberg made 26 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Red Wings 3-1 on Tuesday night as Detroit winger Patrick Kane moved into a tie with Dallas’ Mike Modano as the highe...

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Beckett Sennecke sets up Mikael Granlund in OT, Ducks beat Kings 2-1 for weekend sweep

Mikael Granlund scored at 4:02 of overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 to sweep a two-game weekend set in the Freeway Faceoff rivalry

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Lights lamp Saturday Helenius scored a goal in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Wild.

Impact Helenius put the Kings ahead 4-3 in the third period. He had just 4:34 of ice time in this contest, though he's been under the 10-minute mark in eight straight games. The 23-year-old is firmly on the fourth line, and his ability to play center is likely the only thing keeping him in the lineup regularly. The goal was his first point in 13 outings this season, to go with three shots on net, 28 hits, five PIM and an even plus-minus rating.

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

Mason Marchment scores 2 power-play goals, Kirill Marchenko adds 1 as Blue Jackets beat Kings 3-1

Mason Marchment scored two power-play goals, Kirill Marchenko had one, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Phillip Danault is returning to Montreal for a second stint after the Canadiens acquired the veteran center in a trade with the Los Angeles Kings

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Secures two-year extension Helenius agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with Los Angeles on Tuesday, per agent Dan Milstein.

Impact Helenius has logged just three games for the Kings this season in which he generated zero points, 10 hits and two shots while averaging 7:15 of ice time. At some point, Helenius could be a candidate for the minors, given the lack of minutes he is getting at the NHL level.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling to get in lineup Helenius did not suit up in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Senators on Saturday, the 17th time he's been scratched in the Kings' first 19 games.

Impact Helenius' last appearance was Oct. 18 versus the Hurricanes. Head coach Jim Hiller typically doesn't adjust his lineup a whole lot, and the Kings are carrying 14 forwards. That makes it an uphill battle for Helenius to draw in when the team is healthy, which it is at forward. The 22-year-old will offer some physicality when he plays, but there's no telling when that will happen.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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